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9-19-2019

OxyContin Maker Files for Bankruptcy

Purdue Pharma, the company that makes the opioid painkiller OxyContin, has filed for bankruptcy, CNN reports.

Rate of Nicotine Vaping Among 8th Graders Almost Doubled in Past Year

A new survey finds the rate of nicotine vaping among 8th graders in the United States almost doubled in the past year. The rate among 12th graders rose 22%, according to Reuters.

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Respond to Vaping-Related Lung Illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week it has activated its Emergency Operations Center to increase support for the investigation into hundreds of cases of severe lung illnesses associated with vaping.

Some Vape Products Sold as CBD Spiked with Street Drugs

Some vape products sold as cannabidiol, an active ingredient in cannabis, are spiked with street drugs such as K2 or spice, AP reports.

Companies Weighing Challenge to Proposed Restrictions on Flavored E-Cigarettes

Some e-cigarette companies are considering challenging a federal government plan to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, according to The New York Times.