After hitting staggering heights, U.S. overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024
U.S. sees significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths – The Washington Post The opioid crisis in the U.S. shows signs of improvement, with a significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths in 2024. Updated May 14, 2025 By David Ovalle U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024, according to federal data published Wednesday, offering…
Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
By MIKE STOBBE Updated 11:02 AM EST, December 17, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results from a large annual national survey released Tuesday. About two-thirds of 12th graders this year said they…
Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
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Angus Kittelman, University of Missouri-Columbia and Gulcan Cil, Oregon Health & Science University As more states legalize marijuana, researchers are examining the effects of legalization on society. Angus Kittelman, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and Gulcan Cil, a senior statistician at Oregon Health &…
Hidden in Plain Sight
Great news from the CDC! The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey Report shows a decrease in tobacco and vaping among middle and high school students. This progress highlights the power of prevention and education awareness efforts! The data: During 2023–2024, among all students, the estimated number who reported current use…
CVARR 2024 Strategic Planning Sessions
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CVARR met once again to plan our strategies and vision for the collective impact and positive change we can make together to reduce substance use in our region. We had a dynamic, passionate, and informed group share their insights and time to think deeply about how we can take action…