We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.
The Supreme Court rejected the Purdue opioid settlement plan that would have provided $6 billion to states, localities and victims of the opioid crisis.
A “fourth wave” of the opioid epidemic is being driven by a mix of stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines with fentanyl. The mixture presents a steep challenge to efforts to reduce overdoses, because many people who use stimulants don’t know they are at risk of ingesting opioids and don’t take precautions against overdoses, NPR reports.
Overdose is the leading cause of death among people returning to their communities after being in jail or prison, and providing addiction treatment in these settings could change that, according to two leaders of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a systematic review of treatment completion rates and correlates among young people accessing substance use treatment.
Anti-tobacco groups are critical of the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Friday to authorize four menthol vaping products, the first non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products to win the agency’s authorization.
Over 1.4 million people experiencing homelessness visited the emergency department (ED) annually between 2016-2021, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including findings on the prevalence of co-occurring diagnoses in people exposed to alcohol prenatally.
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday rejected a proposal to use the psychedelic substance MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Associated Press reports.
States that have legalized recreational marijuana must implement strong protections to ensure that young people are protected from exposure to marijuana and can’t access it, experts from Partnership to End Addiction write in STAT.
Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including an FDA advisory panel's vote that MDMA is not an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including affective themes related to parenting among mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder.
A new report from the World Health Organization says tobacco companies continue to actively target young people through social media, sports and music festivals.
Some communities around the country are pushing back on public health harm reduction initiatives aimed at people who use fentanyl, The Washington Post reports.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including pushback in several states against safe smoking supplies, despite their proven ability to reduce harm.
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