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FDA Plans to Remove Most Flavored E-Cigs from Market
The federal government will take steps to clear the market of unauthorized flavored e-cigarettes, which many blame for a rise in youth vaping.
Survey Highlights Concerns About Substance Use in Food Service Industry
An American Addiction Centers survey offers significant evidence of a culture of casual substance use within the food service industry.
Parent's Incarceration Increases Likelihood of Child Substance Use Disorder
Research at Duke University links the incarceration of a parental figure to development of a substance use disorder and other adverse outcomes in children.
More Than 1 in 10 US Elderly Are Binge Drinkers
Binge drinking, often associated with young adults, isn't as rare as some might think among older Americans, a recent U.S. study suggests.
NCAD Spotlight: Understanding LGBTQ Inclusive vs. LGBTQ Affirmative Treatment Programs
Philip T. McCabe, CSW, CAS, DRCC, board president for NALGAP, The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and Their Allies, explains how behavioral health and addiction treatment programs can demonstrate affirmation for LGBTQ individuals.
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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