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08/24/2021
Nearly half of opioids prescribed to children and young adults—many by dentists and surgeons—have been deemed “high risk” in a study conducted by researchers from Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Nearly half of opioids prescribed to children and young adults—many by dentists and surgeons—have been deemed “high risk” in a study conducted by researchers from Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Nearly half of opioids...
08/24/2021
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08/17/2021
As college students head back to campus, a study shared by Oregon State University on Tuesday found that students who misuse prescription stimulants or opioids are more likely to experience negative mental health and academic outcomes.
As college students head back to campus, a study shared by Oregon State University on Tuesday found that students who misuse prescription stimulants or opioids are more likely to experience negative mental health and academic outcomes.
As college students head back to...
08/17/2021
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06/29/2021
The e-cigarette maker will pay $40 million to fund youth smoking prevention and cessation programs and revise its marketing and business practices as part of a settlement with the state.
The e-cigarette maker will pay $40 million to fund youth smoking prevention and cessation programs and revise its marketing and business practices as part of a settlement with the state.
The e-cigarette maker will pay...
06/29/2021
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06/25/2021
Despite record-setting drops in the availability of marijuana and alcohol during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents reported only slightly less use during the summer of 2020, suggesting restricting access alone is not...
Despite record-setting drops in the availability of marijuana and alcohol during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents reported only slightly less use during the summer of 2020, suggesting restricting access alone is not...
Despite record-setting drops in...
06/25/2021
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06/08/2021
Recovery Centers of America announced the addition of the RESCU Program, which offers substance use disorder treatment tailored to first responders and military personnel, at its RCA at Raritan Bay facility.
Recovery Centers of America announced the addition of the RESCU Program, which offers substance use disorder treatment tailored to first responders and military personnel, at its RCA at Raritan Bay facility.
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06/08/2021
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Instagram, Snapchat Linked with Increased Alcohol Use by New College Students
05/19/2021
Exposure to alcohol-related content on social media platforms has been linked with an increase in alcohol consumption by college students, according to new research released this week by Loyola Marymount University. Findings were published...
Exposure to alcohol-related content on social media platforms has been linked with an increase in alcohol consumption by college students, according to new research released this week by Loyola Marymount University. Findings were published...
Exposure to alcohol-related...
05/19/2021
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MAT Access for OUD Lower for Patients Involved with Criminal Justice System
04/15/2021
A new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that Medicaid expansion has been associated with “substantial improvements” in access to medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder for individuals referred to...
A new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that Medicaid expansion has been associated with “substantial improvements” in access to medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder for individuals referred to...
A new study from researchers at...
04/15/2021
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03/30/2021
Marijuana users between the ages of 12 and 17 were found to be twice as likely to develop a substance use disorder vs. those who initiated use between the ages of 18 and 25, according to data in a study conducted by National Institutes of...
Marijuana users between the ages of 12 and 17 were found to be twice as likely to develop a substance use disorder vs. those who initiated use between the ages of 18 and 25, according to data in a study conducted by National Institutes of...
Marijuana users between the ages...
03/30/2021
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03/23/2021
Overdose deaths among the Latino populations in California and across the U.S. overall have sharply risen in recent years, according to research published this month by the Drug Policy Alliance. The director of the organization’s California...
Overdose deaths among the Latino populations in California and across the U.S. overall have sharply risen in recent years, according to research published this month by the Drug Policy Alliance. The director of the organization’s California...
Overdose deaths among the Latino...
03/23/2021
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After 18 Months, CODAC Partnership with Mass. Sheriff’s Department Getting Results
03/19/2021
A collaboration between the Hampden County (Massachusetts) Sheriff’s Department and CODAC Behavioral Healthcare to provide medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders is making headway 18 months...
A collaboration between the Hampden County (Massachusetts) Sheriff’s Department and CODAC Behavioral Healthcare to provide medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders is making headway 18 months...
A collaboration between the...
03/19/2021
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