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McKinsey Agrees to Pay $573 Million to Settle Opioid Crisis Investigations

The consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $573 million to settle investigations into its role in the opioid crisis, The New York Times reports. Read More

Oregon Drug Decriminalization Measure Takes Effect

Oregon’s measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine took effect this week, The Associated Press reports. Read More

Study: 34% of Young Adults Misuse Opioids or Other Prescribed Psychoactive Drugs

A new study finds 34% of young adults report misusing their prescriptions for psychoactive drugs, including opioids, stimulants, tranquilizers and sedatives, CNN reports. Read More

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CBD Found Ineffective in Treating Cocaine Addiction

CBD products are not effective in treating cocaine addiction, according to a new study. Read More

Smokers, at Increased Risk for Poor COVID-19 Outcomes, Given Priority for Vaccine

People who smoke are one of the priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination, USA Today reports. Evidence is mounting that people who smoke are at increased risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes, health experts say. Read More

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Constitutional ban on legal pot advances in Idaho (Associated Press)

How New York Quietly Ended Its Street Drug War (Vice)

'Promising Young Woman,' Covid and the women giving up alcohol to fight the patriarchy (NBC News)

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Opioids, COVID-19 And Racism: A Deadly Trifecta (NPR)

Kansas governor: Medical pot should fund Medicaid expansion (Associated Press)

Opinion: NBA needs to permanently abolish marijuana testing (USA Today)

How To Fight The Opioid Crisis In The Middle Of A Pandemic (NPR)