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Most Twitter Users Who Vape Aren’t Trying to Quit Smoking: Study

Most Twitter Users Who Vape Aren’t Trying to Quit Smoking: Study

A study of tweets mentioning Juul or other vaping devices suggests most Twitter users who vape aren’t trying to quit smoking, HealthDay reports. Read More

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College Students With Disabilities Have Higher Rate of Illicit Drug Use

College Students With Disabilities Have Higher Rate of Illicit Drug Use

College students with physical or cognitive disabilities are more likely than their non-disabled peers to use illicit drugs, and have a higher prevalence of substance use disorder, according to a new study. Read More

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Many Teens Don’t Receive Timely Follow-Up Care for Mental Health Conditions

Many Teens Don’t Receive Timely Follow-Up Care for Mental Health Conditions

A new study finds many children and teens who receive treatment for a mental health condition don’t receive timely follow-up care, or receive care that appears to fall short of standard guidelines. Read More

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Many News Articles on Fentanyl Contain Misinformation on Indirect Exposure

Many news articles on fentanyl contain misinformation on “rumored risks” of indirect exposure to the drugs, the Miami Herald reports. Read More

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Unapproved Drugs Found in “Brain-boosting” Supplements May Be Risky

An analysis of brain-boosting supplements finds they may contain multiple unapproved drugs, in combinations and doses that are potentially dangerous, according to NBC News. Read More

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Defying the Family Cycle of Addiction (The New York Times)

Can Opioid Misuse Cause Hearing Loss? (Psychology Today)

The opioid crisis — and now the pandemic — show how Americans don't believe in the social contract (Salon)

Who Will Benefit From Psychedelic Medicine? (The Washington Post Magazine)

Opinion: Declaring the vape industry illegal will only drive it underground (The Hill)

Statewide Opioid Screening Day To Help People Assess Their Risk And Find Treatment (WBUR)

MTV Showcases The Realities Of Teen Opioid Addiction In 16 And Recovering (Forbes)

Juul Fights Mafia Law Designation in Suits Against Its Marketing (Bloomberg)