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In the News: Trump Claims Progress on Battling Opioid Epidemic

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Trump Claims Progress on Battling Opioid Epidemic
President Trump said Wednesday his administration is making progress in battling the opioid epidemic, even though it is unclear whether the problem is improving, according to the Associated Press. Read More
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Drug Poisoning Death Rates Rise in Teens and Young Adults
Drug poisoning death rates in teens and young adults are increasing, according to a new study. Read More
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NIH Study Aims to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths by 40 Percent in Three Years
The National Institutes of Health will fund a study aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent in three years, The Washington Post reports. The study will be conducted in four states hard hit by the opioid crisis. Read More
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Study: Many Teens Unaware of Nicotine Content in E-Cigarettes
A new study finds many teens who use e-cigarettes mistakenly think they are only vaping non-nicotine products, HealthDay reports. Read More
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Drug Distributor Faces Federal Criminal Charges for Role in Opioid Epidemic
The federal government has brought the first criminal charges against a drug distributor for its role in the opioid epidemic, Reuters reports. Read More
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