by Alex Watkins ONeill | Feb 17, 2026 | Content
Emerging but inconclusive data suggest modest recent declines in alcohol use and binge drinking among US adults, notably ages 35–50, with similar patterns in some European countries. Potential drivers include economic pressures, increased awareness of health risks...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Feb 10, 2026 | Content
Using the CDC Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER) data set, this study identified methamphetamine-related deaths among US residents aged 15 or older from 2005 to 2023 and calculated mortality rates over time for the 9 US Census Divisions. ...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Feb 3, 2026 | Content
New research from Oregon Health & Science University found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy has risen two-fold over the past decade. The study, published today in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, also identified significantly increased risks of...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Jan 26, 2026 | Content
An Addiction Policy Forum roundup summarizes 10 recent scientific developments reshaping our understanding of substance use disorders. Advances include promising work with GLP-1 agonists and neuromodulation, evidence that contingency management reduces mortality for...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Jan 20, 2026 | Content
A new NC-SUDORS factsheet is available with aggregate data by county or congressional district. The two-page fact sheet gives an overview of overdose in the specified region over the past five year. It includes rates, demographics, and NC-SUDORS circumstance data such...
by Alex Watkins ONeill | Jan 13, 2026 | Content
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, observed each January, highlights the importance of treatment and recovery by supporting: Individuals who are considering or seeking help for substance use Practitioners who treat—or are interested in treating—substance...
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