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College Students' Marijuana Use Rises in Legalization States
Oregon State University researchers have found that college students in states where recreational marijuana use has been legalized are more likely than students in other states to be occasional or frequent users of the drug.
FDA Crackdown on E-Cigarettes Targets Products Most Appealing to Children
The FDA says it is trying to curb e-cigarettes from becoming a gateway to nicotine addiction for youth while still giving adults an “off-ramp” from combustible tobacco.
Louisiana Authority Pilots Expungement Initiative to Clear Pathway to Recovery
A pilot project in Louisiana will seek to lift a barrier to a productive life in recovery by promoting expungement of past offenses.
Leaders of Youth Survey Express Worry Over Vaping's Reach and Implications
For the second consecutive year, a soaring prevalence of vaping among youths is dominating the narrative around the Monitoring the Future survey.
Research and Training Group Offers Opioid-Focused Resources for Workplaces
Advocates for Human Potential has created a website of resources to help employers address workplace issues around opioid addiction and recovery.
For Methamphetamine, Other Drugs, Reliable Use Estimates Hard to Come By
RAND researchers have issued new estimates of illicit drug spending, at a time marked by a reduced number of reliable information sources.
E-Cigarette Maker's Hire of Researcher Stirs Opposition
Researchers and advocates are decrying Juul Labs' hiring of a researcher who has been outspoken in the past on the dangers of underage vaping.
Legalizing Pot Tied to Less Teen Marijuana Use
Marijuana legalization laws don't appear to increase teen pot use and instead may have the opposite effect, a U.S. study suggests.
New Center Seeks Answers on Trajectory of Rural Drug Addiction
Drug addiction in rural communities has tended to receive little attention, but a new center is expected to shed more light on the issue.
Alcohol Continues to Drive Admissions, as Women Try to Overcome Barriers
Alcohol still has a role in more than two-thirds of admissions to Mountainside Treatment Center, and clinical leaders are focused on improving outcomes for women.
Opioid Crisis Helps Expose Hidden Problem of Youths Becoming Caregivers
The challenges facing caregiving youths have been largely unrecognized in the U.S., and the opioid crisis likely has worsened the problem.
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