7-26-2018 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Featured News: Meth Use is Rising Among People Who Use Opioids

Over one-third of people using opioids in 2017 reported also using methamphetamine – more than double the rate in 2011, according to a new study.

Adderall Does Not Improve School Performance in College Students Without ADHD

The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall does not improve reading comprehension or fluency in college students without the disorder, and may impair memory, a new study suggests.

Congress Urged to Act to Reduce Fraudulent Addiction Treatment Coverage

The leader of an addiction treatment organization this week urged Congress to crack down on a fraudulent practice called “patient brokering,” Modern Healthcare reports.

Highest Rates of Opioid Prescriptions Are in Southeast, Appalachia and Rural West

A study of opioid prescribing in each U.S. congressional district finds the highest rates are in the Southeast, Appalachia and the rural West, HealthDay reports.

Marijuana Edibles and Vaporizer Cartridges Growing in Popularity

Marijuana retailers are reporting a trend away from smokable cannabis to other forms, including edibles and vaporizer cartridges, according to USA Today.