A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reveals important differences in the reach of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), based on the number of the programs' funding sources. CRPs that had multiple funding sources served twice as many students as CRPs that relied on only a single source. These programs were also more likely to provide dedicated space and relapse management support to students. All Recovery meetings, which are inclusive support groups open to people exploring different forms of recovery and in all stages of the recovery process, were the most common type of mutual-aid support groups in CRPs. 

Xu Zhangrun, formerly a professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, is this year’s recipient of the Human Rights Award from Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The award has been presented every two years since 2022 to international researchers who have made significant contributions to human rights. For many years, Xu Zhangrun has advocated for democracy, academic freedom, and freedom of expression in his scholarly work, and has opposed autocratic injustice in China. FAU Vice President Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch symbolically placed the award on the empty chair of the laureate, who lives under strict surveillance in Beijing and is not allowed to leave the country.

Growing concerns about exposure to formaldehyde in personal care products have focused on hair relaxers with recent studies showing a link between use of hair relaxers and increased risk of uterine and breast cancer among Black women. The new study is among the first to demonstrate that formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are present in a wide range of personal care products, including shampoo, lotions, body soap, and even eyelash glue.

The 4th Annual MPS World Summit, organized by the International MPS Society (iMPSS), with support from EUROoCS, will be held in Brussels, Belgium over the dates of June 9–13, 2025. This global event will bring together over 1,500 international experts to explore advancements in Microphysiological Systems (MPS) research, focusing on drug and chemical safety, disease modeling, and regulatory testing.

All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have adopted vertical identification laws, which require state drivers’ licenses issued to individuals under age 21 to be vertically oriented, with the goals of lowering the cost of age verification and curbing underage drinking and smoking. Research published in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that these laws have not achieved these goals, however.