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Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

Overdose Deaths Linked to Synthetic Benzodiazepines on the Rise

Overdose deaths linked to synthetic benzodiazepines rose more than sixfold between 2019 and 2020, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More

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Bankruptcy Judge Conditionally Allows Plan to Resolve Claims in Opioid Lawsuits

A federal judge has ruled that OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma will be dissolved under a settlement deal that resolves all civil litigation against the family that owns the company, CNN reports. Read More

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Half of Young Adults with ADHD Have Had Substance Use Disorder: Study

Half of adults ages 20 to 39 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have had a substance use disorder, a new study finds. Read More

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Partnership in the News

Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including approval of a plan to dissolve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.

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Research News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including protective factors against vaping and other tobacco use.

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