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Top Drug & Alcohol News of the Week     Addiction Experts Urge Biden to Ramp Up Funding for Treatment and Recovery Addiction treatment experts are urging the Biden administration to increase funding for treatment and recovery services, STAT reports. Read More   Vaping Marjiuana Poses Greater Risk to Teen Lungs Than Vaping Nicotine Teens who vape marijuana have a higher risk of symptoms strongly related to lung injury compared with their peers who smoke or vape nicotine, a new study finds. Read More   COVID-19 Associated With Increase in Opioid Overdoses Among Black Americans A recent study found COVID-19 has been associated with a 52% increase in opioid overdoses among non-Hispanic Black residents in Philadelphia, NPR reports. The study adds to evidence that overdose deaths have disproportionately affected Black Americans. Read More       During this time of uncertainty, we're still here to support families.   COVID-19 Resources     Risk Factors for Relapse After Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder May Differ by Gender Men and women may have different risk factors for relapse following treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study suggests. The findings may lead to gender-targeted treatments, the researchers say. Read More   Virginia Legislators Approve Measure Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in 2024 Virginia legislators have approved a measure legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and commercial sales in 2024, NPR reports. Read More Help empower families. Your donation makes a difference.   Donate Now     Other Headlines of Interest Opinion: X the X-Waiver: How Congress can facilitate treatment for opioid abuse (The Hill) COVID Impact: Advocates Say Pandemic Causing Rising Mental Health Issues, Suicide Rates And Exploding Opioid Crisis (CBS New York) Big Pot Tries to Stop Patrick Kennedy From Becoming Drug Czar (Bloomberg) Advocates Back Legislative Effort to Legalize Marijuana in New York (The Wall Street Journal) Opinion: How to use opioid settlement money to save the most lives (USA Today) Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning? (The New York Times) As overdose deaths climb during the pandemic, parents of children in addiction turn to podcast for support (The Philadelphia Inquirer) The Case for Sober Cocktail Hour (GQ) As Marijuana Legalization Advances In The Region, Lawmakers Focus On Racial Equity (NPR) Murthy vows to focus on mental health effects of pandemic if confirmed as surgeon general (The Hill) Pot May Not Be the Best Rx for a Migraine (HealthDay)

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