Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

In the News: Biden Announces Pardon of Prior Federal Offenses of Simple Possession of Marijuana

President Biden pardoned thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, The New York Times reports. Read more

     

Survey Finds More Than 2.5 Million U.S. Middle and High School Students Vape

A new government survey finds about 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students (9.4%) say they currently use e-cigarettes, according to CNN. Read more

     

Some Experts Question DEA’s Warnings on ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’

Some experts say they are skeptical of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s warnings that Mexican cartels and street dealers are trying to attract children with bright-colored fentanyl pills, known as ‘rainbow fentanyl,’ NPR reports. Read more

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Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including President Biden issuing pardons for federal marijuana possession charges and calling for a scheduling review.

     

Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study that examines the association of attending a high-performing high school with substance use disorder rates.

Other Headlines of Interest

 

Alarm on children's mental health has been ringing for decades. Too few have listened. (USA Today)

 

A $15 million Massachusetts program helps addiction workers pay off their student loans (WGBH)

 

As Overdoses Soar, Rhode Island Embraces a Daring Addiction Strategy (New York Times)

 

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