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California Judge Rules in Favor of Drug Companies in Opioid Lawsuit

A California judge ruled this week that four pharmaceutical companies cannot be held liable for the state’s opioid crisis, NPR reports.

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Number of Liver Transplants Due to Alcoholic Hepatitis Rose During Pandemic

The number of people with alcoholic hepatitis who received a liver transplant or were put on a waiting list rose more than 50% over predicted numbers during the pandemic, a new study finds. Researchers say the increase was associated with higher alcohol sales.

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Study Finds Moderate Drinking Not Likely to Prevent Premature Death

A new study concludes low to moderate alcohol consumption is not likely to prevent premature death, HealthDay reports.

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a ruling on drug companies' liability for California's opioid crisis.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the effects of exposure to opioids and nicotine in utero.

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Other Headlines of Interest

Listen now: Anne and Sam Lamott on radical self-care, the genetics of addiction and recovery as inner grace (Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas)


Policy Brief: Addressing the Methamphetamine Crisis Before it Gets Worse (Carnevale Associates)


For families of people in addiction, telling their stories can be a part of the healing process (The Philadelphia Inquirer)