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Dual Use of E-Cigarettes + Smoked Products Ups Risk for Respiratory Symptoms

Dual use of an electronic nicotine delivery system and smoked tobacco is associated with an increased risk for incident respiratory symptoms compared with use of either product alone.

Fatal Drug Overdoses in Ohio in 2020 Spiked Weeks After National Emergency Declaration, Early Lockdowns

Researchers compared the numbers of reported drug overdose deaths per week from January 2018 through October 10, 2020. archers

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Raise Risk for Oral Cancer

There seems to be a causal association between secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and oral cancer.

White House to Propose Menthol Cigarette Ban

A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes is expected to be announced this week by the Biden administration.

Younger Age at First Drug Use Tied to Faster Transition to Substance Use Disorder

Past-year substance use disorder higher for adolescents than young adults at all examined time frames since first use

Prevalence of Chronic Pain 20.5 Percent in United States

About 20 percent of U.S. adults experience chronic pain.

Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse

The researchers examined data for individuals age 12 to 25 from national surveys on drug use and looked at initiation dates, use in the past 12 months, lifetime use, and diagnosed substance use disorders.

US Overdose Deaths Have Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic

Death risk increase largely driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

Inhalant Use Among Teens a Growing Problem

The researchers present a case report for a 14-year-old girl with a previous psychiatric history who was admitted to an addiction treatment unit after inhalant abuse. This report sheds light on the troubling trend.

Rates of Interest in Quitting E-Cigarette Among Different Types of Smokers

A majority of individuals who smoke e-cigarettes had an interest in quitting, although this interest was highest in former cigarette users.