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Parents of Students in Hybrid Learning More Likely to Report Increased Substance Use

A survey of parents finds those with children in hybrid learning programs that combine in-person and virtual school are more likely to say they started or increased using substances to help cope with stress or emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reports. Read More

House Democrats Ask FDA to Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes

A group of House Democrats has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban all flavored e-cigarettes, including disposable products, The Hill reports. Read More

Children Who Sip Alcohol More Likely to Think Positively About Drinking: Study

Children whose parents allow them to take sips of alcohol are more likely to have favorable expectations about drinking, a new study finds. Read More

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Smoking More Than Doubles the Risk of Heart Disease in Black Adults

Black adults who are current smokers have more than double the risk of heart disease compared with those who have never smoked, according to new research. Read More

Surgeon General Murthy Tells Senators Opioid Epidemic is a Top Concern

Dr. Vivek Murthy, who was confirmed this week as Surgeon General, told senators the opioid overdose crisis will be among his top concerns, the Associated Press reports. Read More

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Other Headlines of Interest

White House staffers asked to resign or work remotely after revealing past marijuana use (CNN)

Opinion: Can Magic Mushrooms Heal Us? (The New York Times)

House reshapes approach to mental health and addiction (Roll Call)

Lighting Up Later in Life (The New York Times)

Dying of loneliness: What COVID-19 has taught us about the opioid epidemic (ABC News)

16-year-old's powerful essay about dad's addiction gains attention of millions (Today)

Report: Addiction cost West Virginia estimated $11B in 2019 (AP)

4 Ways to Reel In Your Pandemic Drinking (GQ)

NY Marijuana Legalization Deal Agreed On, Bill to Be Introduced in Albany (NBC New York)

UCSF, Johns Hopkins release documents shining light on opioid crisis (San Francisco Chronicle)

Opinion: Treat drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one: decriminalize paraphernalia (The Baltimore Sun)