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States Can Now Use Federal Opioid Funds to Tackle Meth and Cocaine

A spending bill passed by Congress late last year allows states to use funds earmarked for the opioid crisis to be used instead to tackle the surge in meth and cocaine use, The New York Times reports.

More People Using Meth and Fentanyl, Often in Combination

A growing number of people in the United States are using methamphetamine and fentanyl, often together, according to a new analysis of urine drug tests.

Deaths Linked to Meth Use Climbing in Many States

The number of deaths associated with methamphetamine is on the rise in many states, according to The New York Times.

Some Addiction Specialists Are Trying Naltrexone to Treat Meth Use Disorder

Some addiction specialists are using the opioid addiction medication naltrexone to treat addiction to methamphetamine, NPR reports.

Meth Causes More Overdoses Than Any Other Drug in Western States

Methamphetamine caused more overdose deaths than any other drug in western states in 2017, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Meth Seizures Soaring Throughout United States

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

Featured News: National Survey Highlights Parents’ Role in Protecting Teens From Substance Use

Parents of adolescents can play a valuable role in protecting their teens from substance use, a new national survey by Center on Addiction finds.

Overdose Deaths Linked to Cocaine and Meth are Surging

Deaths due to overdoses linked to cocaine and methamphetamine are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Meth Seizures on the Rise: DEA

Methamphetamine seizures by law enforcement are on the rise, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Rise in Meth Overdoses Highlights Need for Treatment Options

The rate of methamphetamine overdose deaths is rising, but there are no drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat meth addiction, Kaiser Health News reports.

Meth Use Among Pregnant Women on the Rise

A new study finds meth use among pregnant women is on the rise.

Meth-Related Hospitalizations Skyrocketing in the United States

Hospitalizations due to methamphetamine use have risen sharply in the United States, NBC News reports.

Methamphetamine “Back With a Vengeance”: DEA Agent

Methamphetamine use is at an all-time high across the country, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

Death Rates From Drug Overdoses Began to Rise Years Before Opioid Crisis

Death rates from drug overdoses started to rise years before the current opioid crisis began, a new study suggests.

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.

Meth Use is Surging in Communities Already Struggling With Opioid Crisis

Methamphetamine use is surging in communities around the country that are already struggling with the opioid crisis, NPR reports.

Police in Ohio Hope to Help People Using Meth by Offering to Test Drugs for Zika

A police department in Ohio is hoping to find and help people who use meth by offering to test their drugs for the Zika virus, CNN reports. Zika cannot be transmitted through drugs, the article notes.

Featured News: Number of Inmates With Meth Addiction Jumps in Rural Jails

The proportion of inmates in jails with a moderate to severe stimulant use disorder—including addiction to methamphetamine—has surged in recent years, a study presented at the recent American Society of Addiction Medicine annual meeting suggests.

Drug Use by U.S. Workforce Remains at Highest Rate in More Than a Decade

Drug use by the U.S. workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, according to a new study.

As More U.S. States Legalize Marijuana, Mexico’s Drug Cartels Turn to Heroin

Mexican drug cartels are turning to heroin as more U.S. states legalize marijuana, according to USA Today.

Meth Makes a Comeback Around the Country

Meth is making a comeback around the country, say experts who note the drug is more pure, cheap and deadly than ever.

Scientists Develop Portable, Rapid Urine Test for Amphetamines

Korean scientists have developed a portable, quick urine test for amphetamines, HealthDay reports.

States Report Resurgence of Meth in Rural Areas

Officials in a number of states are reporting a resurgence of meth, particularly in rural areas, NBC News reports.

Regulating Availability of Cocaine and Meth Ingredients Helped Reduce Drug Use

A new study suggests restrictions put into place by the U.S. government on a chemical needed to produce cocaine have led to a reduced use of the drug in the past decade. Mexican police action against a company importing pseudoephedrine, which is used to make meth, also contributed to the decline.

Cocaine and Meth May Impair Moral Judgment, Research Suggests

Cocaine and methamphetamine may impair a person’s moral judgment, suggests new research conducted on prison inmates.

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