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2017 to 2019 Rapid Increase in Nicotine Vaping Among American Teens Slows in 2020

The researchers analyzed data from the annual cross-sectional nationally representative surveys that the Monitoring the Future study conducted of 10th- and 12th-grade students about vaping.

Bupropion-Naltrexone Bests Placebo in Methamphetamine Use Disorder

For adults with methamphetamine use disorder, response is higher with receipt of extended-release injectable naltrexone plus oral extended-release bupropion versus placebo.

Smokers More Likely to Report Symptoms Suggestive of COVID-19

Current smokers are more likely to report symptoms suggesting a diagnosis of COVID-19.

Use of E-cigarettes Among Youth in the United States Declines Early in COVID-19 Pandemic

How and why have young e-cigarette users changed their patterns of use since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

Male Teen Vaping Doubles Risk for Subsequent Tobacco Use

Adolescent boys who use electronic cigarettes have an increased risk for subsequently initiating traditional tobacco products.

Impaired Reward System in Childhood Linked With Young Adult Opioid Use

A prospective longitudinal cohort study examined the prevalence of nonheroin opioid use and childhood risk factors associated with later opioid use.

Youth are Using Fewer Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Products in Recent Decades

Use of e-cigarettes increased among adolescents between 2011 and 2019. However, whether these changes are affecting patterns of use of other tobacco products, especially cigarettes, remains unclear.

E-Cigarettes as Consumer Devices May Not Improve Smoking Cessation

Electronic cigarettes as consumer products are not associated with smoking cessation in observational studies.

Substance Use Disorder Associated With an Increased Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

Researchers analyzed how substance use disorder affected the risk of hospitalization, complications and mortality among adult patients who were diagnosed with having a COVID-19 infection.

CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic

In the 12-month period ending May 2020, the highest number of overdoses ever was recorded, topping 81,000.