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Disparities in opioid overdose deaths continue to worsen for Black people, study suggests
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NIH-supported study underscores the need for racially inclusive approach to address the opioid crisis in hard-hit areas
Marijuana use at historic high among college-aged adults in 2020
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Annual NIH-supported study reports changing substance use trends among college students and college-aged adults
NIH HEAL Initiative: Research Meets the Moment to Address the Opioid Public Health Crisis
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Directors highlight research results from NIH-funded science and community partnerships
NIH-funded study finds overall rate of drug use among 10-14 year-olds remained stable during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
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Adolescents experiencing stress, mental health issues, and hardship most likely to use substances
More than 1.5 million children lost a primary or secondary caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Addressing the impact of caregiver deaths critical for pediatric mental health, authors note
Words matter: language can reduce mental health and addiction stigma, NIH leaders say
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Appropriate terminology can improve how people with these conditions are treated in health care settings and society
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Black Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Increasing Faster Than Whites, Study Finds
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NPR, By Marisa Peñaloza
Experts Advocate for Wider Use of Academic Medicine in Overdose Prevention
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Verywell Health, By Claire Wolters
The Opioid Crisis And The Growing Death Toll From America's Other Epidemic
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Wisconsin Public Radio, By Joe Tarr
VIDEO: ‘Welcoming’ language key to patients’ recovery from substance use, mental illness
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Healio, By Janel Miller
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