5-23-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Facebook Launches Initiative to Encourage Discussion on Opioid Dependency

Facebook is collaborating with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction to launch an initiative to encourage people to discuss their experiences with opioid dependency.

Emergency Rooms Report Decrease in Heroin Overdose Cases in Many States

Emergency rooms in many states reported a decrease in heroin overdose cases between 2017 and 2018, HealthDay reports.

Only Half of College Programs to Reduce Drinking Are Rated “Most Effective”

A review of programs used by colleges to reduce students’ problematic alcohol consumption has found only 49 percent are rated “most effective,” according to UPI.

OxyContin Maker Sued by Six Additional States

Six additional states—Kansas, Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin—have filed lawsuits against the maker of OxyContin in state courts, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Colorado Increased 10% After Marijuana Legalization

Motor vehicle accidents rose 10 percent in Colorado after the state legalized marijuana, according to a new study.