3-15-2018 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Featured News: Text Messaging Program Could Increase Adherence to Buprenorphine Treatment

Researchers are testing whether a text messaging system can increase patient adherence to buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction.

Deaths Due to Drug Use Rose More than 600 Percent in 35 Years

A new study of every county in the United States finds deaths due to drug use increased more than 600 percent between 1980 and 2014.

Drug Makers Pay Doctors Who Prescribe Large Amounts of Opioids, Analysis Finds

Doctors who prescribe large amounts of opioids are receiving big payments from drug makers, according to an analysis by CNN and researchers at Harvard University. The more opioids doctors prescribe, the more money they receive.

White House Considers Allowing Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Drug Dealers

The Trump Administration is considering allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for drug dealers, The Washington Post reports.

Bipartisan Group of Governors Calls for More Action to Combat Opioid Crisis

Democratic and Republican governors are calling on the federal government to do more to combat the opioid crisis, The Wall Street Journal reports.

E-Cigarettes Cause More Harm Than Good, Study Concludes

E-cigarettes produce more harm than good, a new study concludes. The researchers say the number of adults who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking is much lower than the number of teens and young adults who start smoking regular cigarettes after trying e-cigarettes.