Drug use and its resulting health effects can change as new trends and drug formulations emerge and become more widely used. NIDA’s National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) reports on emerging trends and patterns in many metropolitan areas and states. A selection of additional emerging trends with potential broad implications are captured below.
Emerging Trends
COVID-19 is an Emerging, Rapidly Evolving Situation
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Links to the latest resources on COVID-19
CDC and FDA Issue Updates on Vaping-Related Health Issues
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The CDC and FDA have posted important information for consumers related to recent deaths and illnesses that could be linked to vaping.
U.S. Surgeon General Warning on Marijuana Use in Adolescence and During Pregnancy
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The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a warning about the potential health risks of marijuana use in adolescence and during pregnancy.
FDA Special Announcement: Reports of Seizures After Using Nicotine Vaping Devices
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The FDA has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving youth or young adult users.