7-25-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

People More Likely to Try Cocaine, Ecstasy, Molly and Marijuana in the Summer

People are more likely to try drugs including cocaine, ecstasy, molly and marijuana in the summer than in any other season, according to a new study.

New Policy Limits Alcohol, Tobacco and Vaping Content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram will limit content about alcohol, tobacco and vaping and restrict sales of those products, CNN reports.

Congress Holds Hearings on Juul’s Role in Youth Nicotine Addiction Epidemic

Congress is holding hearings this week to examine Juul Lab’s role in the youth nicotine addiction epidemic.

Court Filing: Drug Makers and Distributors Didn’t Analyze Suspicious Opioid Orders

A new motion filed in federal court alleges many drug makers and distributors did not implement basic systems to stop suspicious opioid orders, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Percentage of Smokers Trying to Quit Stays the Same

In most states, the percentage of smokers trying to quit stayed the same between 2011 and 2017, according to a new government report.