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The Latest News from Our Field

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.

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Policymakers should heed lessons learned from tobacco control efforts when legalizing marijuana in order to protect youth, according to a commentary in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the negative impact of punitive approaches to substance use.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including an evidence-based parenting intervention designed for mothers struggling with addiction.
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Children who use e-cigarettes are up to three times more likely to use tobacco products in the future, according to a new report by the World Health Organization.
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Addiction treatment advocates have concerns about the $26 billion settlement announced last week that ended lawsuits over the opioid crisis, Reuters reports. Advocates say the funds will arrive slowly and could be misspent.
Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the WHO's statement on youth e-cigarette use.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including an intervention to foster parenting skills to families with histories of opioid use.
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More Americans with opioid use disorder are receiving treatment, but racial disparities persist, according to a new study.
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Hospitals that fail to provide necessary care for substance use disorders in the Emergency Department can face legal liability under federal law, according to a new report.
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Many people who rely on medical marijuana to treat chronic pain and other conditions are having trouble paying for it, according to NBC News.
Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the legal liability of denying patients addiction care in emergency departments.
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A new study suggests the proportion of cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder has increased three- to four-fold during the past two decades.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including racial and ethnic differences in access to medical versus recreational cannabis, and their associations with intentions to use cannabis.
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More than 93,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose in 2020, an increase of almost 30% from the previous year, The Washington Post reports.
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Three Democratic senators on Wednesday introduced draft legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, CNN reports.
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While many people with alcohol use disorder visit a doctor, few receive treatment for their drinking, a new study finds.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the longitudinal relationship between adolescent prescription opioid use and adulthood opioid use.
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E-cigarette maker Juul Labs agreed to pay North Carolina $40 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company’s marketing practices encouraged teenagers to vape, The New York Times reports.
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A new study estimates that 54% of pregnancies that result in a live birth in the United States involve some exposure to alcohol, HealthDay reports.
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One-quarter of adults with symptoms of depression or anxiety reported needing mental health counseling but were unable to obtain it during the pandemic, according to a new study.
Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including Juul's $40 million settlement with North Carolina.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a review of group treatments for substance use disorders.
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Fifty years after President Richard Nixon declared a “War on Drugs,” harm reduction strategies to prevent overdoses remain controversial in the United States, NPR reports.
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The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Affordable Care Act last week. The 7-2 decision allows the health care law to continue operating, Axios reports.
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Marijuana use during middle to late adolescence may be associated with changes in brain development, a new study suggests.
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