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Warnings Issued to Companies Illegally Selling E-Liquid, Hookah Products

Warning letters about 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products being sold illegally in the United States have been sent to four companies.

Short-Term CBT Shows Promise for Internet and Computer Game Addiction

A short-term cognitive behavioral therapy program was associated with improvements in self-reported symptoms, time spent online, and psychosocial functioning.

Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher in Urban Counties

In 2017, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths was higher in urban than rural counties.

Impact of Prenatal Opioid Exposure on Cognitive, Motor Development

Prenatal opioid exposure may be associated with poorer cognitive and motor development in children from age 6 months to adolescence.

More Than 10% of Seniors Estimated to Be Current Binge Drinkers

More than 10% of US adults aged 65 years and older are estimated to be current binge drinkers.

‘Combating Underage Use’ is Highest Priority, JUUL Cofounder Tells Congress

JUUL developed its electronic cigarette for adult smokers who want to stop and never intended it to be adopted by underage teenagers, company cofounder James Monsees told a US House subcommittee on Thursday, adding that “combating underage use” is the company’s highest priority.

Is There an Effective Pharmacotherapy for Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Use Disorder?

Most pharmacological therapies evaluated for methamphetamine/amphetamine use disorder have not been associated with a statistically significant benefit.

Summer Linked to Increased Risk for First-Time Drug Use

Summer appears to be a risk factor for drug use initiation.

Financial Incentives Help People Stop Smoking

Financial incentives do seem to help people quit smoking.

Frequency of Cannabis Use Before, During Pregnancy Increasing

From 2009 to 2017, the frequency of cannabis use in the year before pregnancy and during pregnancy increased.