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Opioids and Heroin: A New Look at Some Old (and Not So Old) Drugs

On September 18, 2018 the DEA Museum will host a panel discussion on “Opioids and Heroin: A New Look at Some Old (and Not So Old) Drugs.”
Teen Xanax Abuse Is Surging

(Pew Trusts, August 24) Though national data doesn’t reflect a surge currently, addiction specialists say they are expecting to see a rise in Xanax use among teens, Pew Trusts reports.
America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

(The Atlantic, August 20) As marijuana laws across the country change, health officials are getting more and more concerned that the public may not be aware of all of the risks.
More Women Are Using Pot During Pregnancy. Here's One Reason Why.

(Live Science, August 20) Pregnant woman who experience severe morning sickness during their first trimester are more likely to use marijuana during their pregnancy than pregnant women who don’t experience morning sickness, according to new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Survey finds use of vapor products up among Indiana teens

(Indiana University, August 23) About one third of Indiana 12th graders surveyed admitted to vaping within the last month, according to the 2018 Indiana Youth Survey. This is a 45 percent jump over 2017’s numbers.
Overdose Estimates (January 2017 - January 2018) State by State

(August 22, 2018) Earlier this month, the National Center for Health Statistics released overdose death estimates for the entire country and for each state (the time period between January 2017 - January 2018). These numbers aren't final because drug overdose deaths usually aren't counted right away; they require an investigation and toxicology testing to determine.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Rose 7% in 2017 and Doubled Over a Decade, CDC Reports

(CNN, August 16) According to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 72,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2017.
‘It is taking people out’: More than 70 people overdose on K2 in a single day in New Haven

(Washington Post, August 16) More than 70 people overdosed on synthetic marijuana over the course of 24 hours in New Haven, Conn., according to local health officials.
Cartels use new form of methamphetamine to target fresh market, troopers warn

(WCPO, August 6) Ohio law enforcement officials seized two shipments of methamphetamine pills over the last few months, WCPO reports.
Exercise can help beat cocaine addiction, study finds

(University at Buffalo, August 8) In addition to improving a person’s general physical health, regular exercise can also help prevent cocaine relapses, according to new research out of the University of Buffalo.