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I’m seeing a rise in fentanyl-contaminated cocaine across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. I share real cases, warning signs, and harm-reduction strategies families can use—including free 22-panel tests—to prevent fatal overdoses.

ISSUP and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) are pleased to present their collaborative Webinar on conducting a Quality Forensic Substance Use Evaluations.

Key Points Question Did smoking cessation–related behaviours change during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US? Findings This cross-sectional study among 788 008 US adult smokers found that the annual prevalence of past-year quit attempts...

President Biden issued the first ever Presidential Proclamation recognizing August 29, 2021 – September 4, 2021 as Overdose Awareness Week – a time to honor the lives lost to the overdose epidemic and recommit to both preventing overdoses...

Over 87,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses over a 12 month period ending in September 2020. Without question, there is a link between the increased numbers of people dying from drug overdoses and the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear, stress...

NIH analysis measures the prevalence of nine substance use disorders after first substance use or misuse in young people.