With the unrelenting tragedy of the opioid epidemic and the astronomic growth in flavored marijuana, nicotine, and alcohol products packaged in appealing and child-friendly ways, incidents of childhood exposures to addictive substances in the home are becoming more common.

U.S. deaths involving alcohol rose 25.5% during the first year of the pandemic, a new study finds.

Annual overdose deaths, fueled by fentanyl, reached a new record high in the 12-month period ending October 2021, according to new government data.

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View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a review focused on the substitution and complementary effects of co-use of alcohol and cannabis.