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People with Substance Use Disorders More Susceptible to COVID-19: Study

A new study finds people with substance use disorders are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. Read More

Drop in Opioid Deaths in 2018 Linked to Decline in Carfentanil Availability

The decline in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2018 was likely due to a decrease in the availability of the drug carfentanil after China changed its drug manufacturing regulations, according to a new study. Read More

Opioid Prescriptions From Dentists a Danger to Seniors Taking Psychiatric Drugs

A study of older patients prescribed opioids by a dentist found 10% were also taking medications that should not be taken with opioids because of the potential for harmful interactions. Read More

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Sharp Rise Seen in College-Age Adults Vaping Marijuana and Nicotine

A new survey finds a sharp rise in the percentage of college-age adults who reported vaping marijuana and nicotine in 2019. Read More

Many Former NFL Players Still Take Opioid Painkillers Years Later

Almost half of retired National Football League players who reported taking opioid painkillers in 2010 were still taking the medication in 2019, a new study finds. Read More

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Hangover From Alcohol Boom Could Last Long After Pandemic Ends (NPR)

Could the pandemic change addiction medicine for the better? (PBS NewsHour)

These states are voting on cannabis legalization this November (CNN)

Top White House drug policy official visits Minnesota as meth and fentanyl surge in pandemic (Star Tribune)

Colorado marijuana sales blow past $200 million in July (The Denver Post)

Heroin-addicted individuals have unique brain disturbances resembling those of Alzheimer's (Mount Sinai Hospital)

Scientists Say a Mind-Bending Rhythm in the Brain Can Act Like Ketamine (NPR)

TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' Has Killed at Least One Teen (HealthDay)