Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

 

More Than 87,000 Americans Died of Overdoses in One Year

More Than 87,000 Americans Died of Overdoses in One Year

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds more than 87,000 Americans died of overdoses in the 12-month period that ended in September — a 29% increase from the previous year. Read More

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Study Finds Menthol Cigarette Ban Leads Many Smokers to Quit

Study Finds Menthol Cigarette Ban Leads Many Smokers to Quit

A ban on menthol cigarettes in Canada led to a steep increase in the number of smokers who quit, a new study finds. The researchers said a similar ban in the United States would likely have an even greater impact on smoking quit rates. Read More

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Labels of Cannabis Products Often Incorrectly State Levels of CBD or THC

Labels of Cannabis Products Often Incorrectly State Levels of CBD or THC

The amounts of THC and CBD in medical cannabis products often are different from what is stated on the label, according to a new study. Read More

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a 29% increase in American overdose deaths.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the effects of depression, anxiety and screen use on adolescent substance use.

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Partnership in the News & Other Headlines


Partnership in the News

Elizabeth Vargas on The Talk
Partnership to End Addiction board member Elizabeth Vargas spoke about hosting the organization’s “Heart of the Matter” podcast.

Other Headlines of Interest

Listen now: Grief and Giving Back with Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld (Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas)

Register now: RSVP to our webinar for family members impacted by addiction hosted by the Recovery Advocacy Project and Partnership to End Addiction (April 21st)

School-Based SBIRT Speaker Series Webinar: Does SBIRT Pay? Measuring Value Beyond Billable Dollars presented by Sandeep Kapoor, MD, MS-HPPL (School-Based Health Alliance)

A city wrestled down an addiction crisis. Then came COVID-19. (ABC News)