Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

New Report Shows Health Plans Fall Short on Mental Health and Substance Use Coverage

Health plans and insurance companies are not providing parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits, according to a new government report.

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Supportive Relationships Key in Protecting Teens’ Mental Health During Pandemic

A new study finds supportive relationships, getting enough sleep and engaging in physical activity have been important factors in protecting teens’ mental health during the pandemic.

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Study Finds Some Marijuana Retailers Target Minors on Social Media

Some marijuana retailers are promoting their products on social media in ways that appeal to minors, a new study finds.

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a report released by federal agencies showing insufficient parity compliance.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the prevalence of opioid use disorder and other substance use among adolescents and young adults in Medicaid/CHIP from 2015-2019.

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Other Headlines of Interest

Treating Addiction as a Crime Doesn’t Work. What Oregon is Doing Just Might (The New York Times)


The pandemic may have created a nation of problem drinkers -- and many are women (CNN)


Youth’s overdose death renews pleas for Narcan in schools (AP News)