8-1-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Meth Seizures Soaring Throughout United States

Methamphetamine seizures are surging throughout the United States, according to federal drug data provided to NPR.

Twitter Suggests People Engage in Blackout Drinking to Celebrate or Cope with Stress

People most often drink until they black out because they are celebrating or coping with stress, an analysis of Twitter suggests.

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Some Kinds of Juul E-Liquids React to Form Irritating Chemicals: Study

Some kinds of liquids used in Juul e-cigarettes react to form chemicals that can irritate people’s airways, a new study suggests.

Scientific Evidence on E-Cigarettes For Quitting Smoking is Inconclusive: WHO

In a new report, the World Health Organization says the scientific evidence on e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids is inconclusive.

New York State Decriminalizes Recreational Marijuana Use

New York state this week decriminalized recreational marijuana use, Reuters reports. Possession of small amounts of marijuana will be punished with fines instead of jail time.