Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

Juul Agrees to Pay Almost $440 Million to Settle States’ Marketing Investigation

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs on Tuesday tentatively agreed to pay almost $440 million to settle an investigation by 33 states and Puerto Rico into the company’s marketing and sales practices, AP reports. Read more

Increased Use of Telehealth During Pandemic Linked With Lower Overdose Risk

An increased use of telehealth services for treating opioid use disorder during the pandemic led to a lower risk of overdose, according to a new study. Read more

Teens More Likely to Use E-Cigarettes if Their Parents Smoke: Study

A new study finds teens are much more likely to vape if their parents smoke cigarettes, HealthDay reports. Read more

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including Juul settling with states to end the investigation of its marketing to youth.

Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including longitudinal assessments of neurocognitive performance and brain structure associated with initiation of tobacco use in children.

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Listen: “Below Deck” star Captain Lee Rosbach: On guilt, loss and healing (Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas)

Rahul Gupta, first physician to serve as drug czar, says stigma among doctors is key culprit in addiction crisis (STAT)

Could these common medications help curb addiction? (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

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