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4-25-2019

Trump Claims Progress on Battling Opioid Epidemic

President Trump said Wednesday his administration is making progress in battling the opioid epidemic, even though it is unclear whether the problem is improving, according to the Associated Press.

Drug Poisoning Death Rates Rise in Teens and Young Adults

Drug poisoning death rates in teens and young adults are increasing, according to a new study.

NIH Study Aims to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths by 40 Percent in Three Years

The National Institutes of Health will fund a study aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent in three years, The Washington Post reports. The study will be conducted in four states hard hit by the opioid crisis.

Study: Many Teens Unaware of Nicotine Content in E-Cigarettes

A new study finds many teens who use e-cigarettes mistakenly think they are only vaping non-nicotine products, HealthDay reports.

Drug Distributor Faces Federal Criminal Charges for Role in Opioid Epidemic

The federal government has brought the first criminal charges against a drug distributor for its role in the opioid epidemic, Reuters reports.