In the News: Doctors Prescribed Fewer Opioids, While Overdoses Rose Over Last Decade

Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week Doctors Prescribed Fewer Opioids, While Overdoses Rose Over Last Decade Over the last decade, doctors prescribed 44% fewer opioids, yet opioid overdoses continued to rise, a new report from the American Medical Association finds. California Proposed Ballot Initiative Would Decriminalize Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin California’s state attorney general has approved signature gathering for a proposed ballot initiative that would decriminalize the psychedelic drug psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms.” Animal Tranquilizer Linked to Growing Number of Overdose Deaths: CDC The animal tranquilizer xylazine has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths around the country, HealthDay reports.   Partnership in the News   Read the latest coverage     Policy News Roundup Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a report from the American Medical Association with new recommendations to address increasing opioid overdose rates. Research News Roundup View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the effects of prenatal environmental tobacco smoke exposure.   Other Headlines of Interest Listen now: Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton opens up about overcoming drinking, having faith and being a mother (Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas) You’re invited! Webinar: Presenting New Directions in Substance Use Prevention (Friends of NIDA) Patricia Heaton recounts incident with her grown-up sons that led to her sobriety (Today)

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