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Many Teens Who Survive Opioid Overdose Don’t Receive Timely Treatment

A new study finds more than two-thirds of teens and young adults who survive an opioid overdose don’t receive treatment for their addiction within 30 days.

Fewer Than 10% of Primary Care Doctors Can Prescribe Buprenorphine

Fewer than 10% of primary care physicians have received approval from the federal government to prescribe the opioid addiction medication buprenorphine, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Pharmacy Chains Facing Trial Over Opioids Sue Ohio Doctors

Large pharmacy chains involved in a major lawsuit over the opioid epidemic have sued doctors in Ohio, claiming they are to blame for the nation’s drug crisis.

Number of Alcohol-Related Deaths More Than Doubled From 1999 to 2017

The number of alcohol-related deaths in the United States more than doubled between 1999 and 2017, according to new research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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Sales of Tobacco Products to Anyone Under 21 Now Illegal

The Food and Drug Administration has raised the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years, USA Today reports.

Study Finds Striking Rise in Number of Teens Overdosing on Anxiety Medication

A new study finds a striking rise in the number of teens overdosing on common anxiety medications including Xanax, Valium and Ativan, according to HealthDay.
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FDA to Ban Most E-Cigarette Flavors, but Makes Exception for Menthol

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce this week that it will ban most flavors of e-cigarette cartridges, but will exempt menthol and tobacco flavors.

Report: FDA Didn’t Ensure Program to Curb Improper Opioid Prescribing Worked

The Food and Drug Administration did not ensure that a program designed to reduce improper opioid prescribing was effective, according to a report published this week.

Many Pharmacies Don’t Provide Instructions on How to Dispose of Unused Opioids

Many pharmacies don’t provide patients with instructions on how to properly dispose of unused opioids and antibiotics, according to a new study.
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