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Quarterly insights from the RAND Drug Policy Research Center |
May 2022
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The purity-adjusted price for illegally manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is decreasing in some parts of the market. In California, IMF seizures increasingly involve pills and powder without heroin. Read more »
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RAND Researcher Dr. Mary Lee is working with the Drug Policy Research Center on our new Technology and Drug Policy Initiative. Check out her TEDx Talk on the Internet of Bodies.
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Compared to heterosexual adults, lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults have higher rates of any illicit drug use and any prescription drug misuse, yet disparities regarding specific drugs remain poorly characterized.
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Substance use disorders are common among sex trafficking victims. Drugs may be used to lure, coerce, or control victims, and these individuals may use substances to cope with trauma. This publication offers recommendations for addressing these issues.
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Alcohol consumption during the coronavirus pandemic declined among men, while it remained steady among women. Researchers found that alcohol-related problems increased during the pandemic, by 49% for women and 69% for men, but the reasons for the problems remain unclear.
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