Latest news about drugs

Here are some of the latest news and developments related to drugs:

Opioid Crisis

• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that opioid-related overdose deaths in the US have increased by 30% since 2019, with over 47,000 deaths in 2020 alone. (Source: CDC, March 2023)
• A new study finds that the opioid crisis has disproportionately affected rural areas, with rural counties experiencing higher rates of opioid-related overdose deaths than urban areas. (Source: Journal of Rural Health, February 2023)
• The US Department of Justice announces a new initiative to combat opioid trafficking, including increased funding for law enforcement and community-based programs. (Source: DOJ, February 2023)

Cannabis

• A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. (Source: JAMA, February 2023)
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a new cannabis-based medication for the treatment of seizures in children. (Source: FDA, January 2023)
• Canada becomes the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis, following Uruguay. (Source: CBC News, October 2018)

Methamphetamine

• A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that methamphetamine use is increasing among young adults in the US, with rates of use doubling between 2015 and 2019. (Source: JAMA, January 2023)
• The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports a surge in methamphetamine seizures at the US-Mexico border, with over 20,000 pounds seized in 2020 alone. (Source: DEA, February 2023)

Other Drug-Related News

• A new study published in the journal Addiction finds that vaping nicotine is associated with a higher risk of smoking cigarettes among young adults. (Source: Addiction, February 2023)
• The US Surgeon General issues a new report on the dangers of e-cigarette use, particularly among youth. (Source: US Surgeon General, January 2023)
• A new study published in the journal Lancet finds that drug checking services, which allow users to test the contents of their drugs for purity and potency, can reduce the risk of overdose and death. (Source: Lancet, February 2023)

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