Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

California Governor Vetoes Supervised Consumption Site Legislation

California Governor Gavin Newsom this week vetoed a measure that would have permitted supervised consumption sites — also known as overdose prevention centers — in three cities, Politico reports. Read more

Young Adults Used Marijuana and Hallucinogens at Record-High Rates Last Year

A new study finds young adults used marijuana and hallucinogens at record high rates in 2021, CNN reports. Read more

Cost of Opioid Antidote Naloxone Too High for Many Uninsured Americans: Study

The out-of-pocket cost for the opioid overdose antidote naloxone is too high for many uninsured Americans, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation. Read more

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View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on the effect of a peer-led behavioral intervention for patients at high risk of fatal opioid overdose.

Other Headlines of Interest

What is 'rainbow fentanyl?' Nationwide, officials report 'deadly' colorful pills, powder (USA Today)

Moving Away From Opioids to Treat Dental Pain (HealthDay)

From Book Stacks to Psychosis and Food Stamps, Librarians Confront a New Workplace (KHN)

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