Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

Overdose Deaths Involving Meth Almost Tripled Between 2015 and 2019

Overdose deaths involving methamphetamine almost tripled in the United States between 2015 and 2019, according to a new study.

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DEA Warns About Dramatic Increase in Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a warning about an increase in counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl that are made to look like real prescription medications.

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Almost One in Five Teens Uses E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes and Marijuana Together

Almost one in five high school students uses e-cigarettes, cigarettes and marijuana together, according to a new study.

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a DEA public safety alert on pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the argument that substance addiction is a brain disease.

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Other Headlines of Interest

Watch: A conversation on COVID-19 and America’s opioid crisis (Axios Events)


Opinion: A sobering reality: Alcohol kills more Americans each year than drug overdoses do (USA Today)


The Purdue Pharma Deal Would Deliver Billions, But Individual Payouts Will Be Small (NPR)