7-12-2018 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Featured News: Rapid Response to Fentanyl Overdose is Critical

Fentanyl overdoses share many characteristics with heroin overdoses – with some important differences, according to an addiction specialist at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction.

More Than Half of Opioid Overdose Deaths Caused by Synthetic Drugs

More than half of opioid overdose deaths are caused by synthetic drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

White House Lawyer Named New Head of DEA

White House lawyer Uttam Dhillon has been named the new head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Reuters reports.

People Addicted to Opioids Much More Likely to End Up in Criminal Justice System

People addicted to opioids are up to 13 times more likely to be involved in the criminal justice system compared with people who don’t use opioids, a new study finds.

Teens Tweet About Juul E-Cigarette Use at School

Teens are bonding over Juul e-cigarettes on social media, a new study suggests.

Some People Use Fitness Tracking Devices to Monitor Heart Rate During Drug Use

Some people are using fitness tracking devices such as Fitbit or Apple Watch to monitor their heart rate while they are using illicit drugs in an effort to prevent overdoses, CNBC reports.