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Growing Number of Adults with Cannabis Use Disorder Hospitalized for Heart Attack

An increasing number of people under 50 with cannabis use disorder are being hospitalized for a heart attack, according to a new study presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association.

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Infrastructure Bill Requires New Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving

The $1 trillion infrastructure package expected to be signed soon by President Biden includes a provision requiring automakers to include new technology to prevent drunk driving, the Associated Press reports.

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Frequent Discrimination Linked With Increase in Mental Illness, Psychological Distress

A new study finds young adults who experience frequent discrimination are 25% more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness compared with those who experience less discrimination or none at all.

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Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including an infrastructure bill mandate to prevent drunk driving.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including neuropsychological performance in young adults with cannabis use disorder.

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Register now: Creating a Relational Frame in the Context of Youth Substance Use: Foundations of Family Engagement — 11/16/21, 10:30 a.m.— 7:00 p.m. EST (7 continuing education credits) [ABCT 2021]


Opinion: As overdose rates reach record highs, it’s time to reimagine American drug policy (Salon)


San Francisco's new rapid response teams race to save lives as ODs dramatically rise (NPR)