9-26-2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of vaping-related injuries continues to increase, and has surpassed the previously reported estimate of 530, The Wall Street Journal reports.

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs announced it is suspending all broadcast, print and digital product advertising in the U.S., HealthDay reports.

Walmart has announced it will no longer sell e-cigarettes at its stores in the United States.

The proposed settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is “no more than a stopgap for local and state governments,” which will continue to face costs related to the opioid crisis that far exceed the agreed upon amounts, according to a new report by Moody’s Investors Services.

Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction is underused, according to a new study.