2-7-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

White House Drug Control Strategy Aims to Reduce Deaths from Opioid Overdoses

The Trump Administration’s new National Drug Control Strategy focuses on reducing deaths from the opioid crisis, CNN reports.

Use of Cocaine and Marijuana May Contribute to Young Adults’ Stroke Risk

Use of cocaine and marijuana may contribute to the risk of stroke in young adults, a new study suggests.

Reformulated OxyContin Linked to Increase in Hepatitis C Infections

A new study links the reformulation of OxyContin to an increase in the spread of hepatitis C.

Underage Marijuana Use Common in States Where Drug is Legal

Law enforcement agencies in Colorado and Washington, where recreational marijuana is legal, report underage use of the drug is common, a new study finds. Marijuana-impaired driving is also common, HealthDay reports.