The Latest News from Our Field

We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.

Navy Launches Online Addiction Treatment Support for Sailors

The Navy has signed a five-year contract with Hazelden to provide online recovery support services for sailors.

Mich. Makes Synthetic Pot Illegal

Michigan has outlawed synthetic marijuana, also known as "spice" and "K2."

More U.S. Men and Women Drinking, Surveys Show

According to two comprehensive national surveys, more American men and women reported drinking in 2002 than had a decade before.

Ads for Alcohol, Tobacco and Prescription Drugs Hurt Kids, Pediatricians Say

Saying the measures could help reduce adolescent substance abuse, the American Academy of Pediatrics has called for an end to all tobacco ads, limits on alcohol and prescription drug ads, and for the entertainment industry to stop glamorizing smoking and drinking

Colo. Set to Track Medical Marijuana Purchases

Colorado will soon be the first state to monitor medical marijuana purchases in an effort to curb abuse and black-market reselling.

AA Original Manuscript Shows Debate Over Religion

The original manuscript of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Big Book is being published for the first time, revealing edits that changed its references to religion.

Report Sounds Alarm on Efforts to Privatize Alcohol Distribution

Proposals by distributors and big box retailers in Washington and Virginia to eliminate state regulation of distilled spirits would be costly to the states and dangerous to the publicâ€™s health and safety.

'YO Court' Gives Hope to Young Adults with Addictions

A new Las Vegas court for young adults 18 to 24 who have serious drug problems gives them a chance to turn their lives around.

Scalia Stays Big Tobacco Award, Could Limit Class Actions

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has intervened in a $270 million award by a Louisiana court against tobacco companies and suggested the high court will likely reverse the decision.

New, Redesigned SAMHSA Website

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has redesigned its home page to correspond to its eights strategic initiatives and has launched an easy-to-use online publications store.

Increasing Alcohol Taxes Saves Lives, Reduces Crime

Doubling taxes on alcohol products could lead to substantial reductions in alcohol-related deaths, STD rates, and crime, according to a new study.

Five Weeks into Quit, Urge to Smoke on Cue Still Strong

A new study found images of smoking induced stronger cravings among people who hadnâ€™t smoked in five weeks than in those who had quit for one week.

Tobacco Cos. Exploiting 'Little' Cigar Loophole?

Tobacco companies appear to be exploiting a loophole to avoid an excise tax on little cigars.

Mass. Alcohol and Other Drug Leadership Institute: Oct 15

Massachusetts residents are invited to an Alcohol and Other Drug Leadership Institute on Oct. 15 to develop leaders for alcohol and other drug-related issues. Guest speakers include former Governor Michael Dukakis and David Rosenbloom, director of Join Together.

Supervising Methadone Saves Lives, U.K. Study Finds

Supervising the distribution of doses of methadone to recovering heroin abusers cut the rate of overdose deaths in Scotland and England by a factor of four.

Judge: Colo. Law No Protection for Medical Marijuana Growers

A federal judge has ruled that a Colorado man charged for growing marijuana cannot use Department of Justice (DOJ) memos or state medical marijuana laws in his defense.

New Data Show Millions of Americans with Alcohol and Drug Addiction Could Benefit from Health Care Reform

If implemented properly, federal health care reform legislation could help remove financial barriers to addiction treatment for millions of Americans, according to an analysis by the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap (CATG) initiative.

Animal Research Uncovers Neurological Roots of Impulse Control

Canadian researchers have discovered how the rat brain triggers and suppresses impulsive behavior, which could lead to new methods for diagnosing and treating addiction in humans.

Tools to Celebrate Recovery All Year

Recovery Month 2010 may be drawing to a close, but there are great resources for celebrating and promoting recovery from substance abuse all year round.

Anti-Drug Leaders Respond to Uptick in Use Rates, Urge Community Action

A number of anti-drug organizations delivered words of warning this month upon the federal government's release of data from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) showing some increases in young people's use of drugs such as marijuana and prescription medications for nonmedical purposes.

'Snus' Smokeless Tobacco Unsafe for Pregnant Mothers

Pregnant women who use a form of smokeless tobacco known as 'snus' may increase their risk of stillbirths, according to a new Swedish study.

S.F. Ban on Tobacco Sales in Pharmacies Likely to Expand

San Franciscoâ€™s Board of Supervisors tentatively approved a measure to expand a ban on tobacco sales in pharmacies to include grocery stores and big box stores that have pharmacies.

Big Tobacco Fights Plain Packaging in Australia

You have to admire the guts of the Australian government, which has passed legislation requiring that cigarettes be sold in uniform brown wrappers beginning in 2012. Colorful branding and design elements will be eliminated in favor of graphic health warnings; cigarette brand names will appear in black type.

But according to Jim Gogek on his blog, tobacco companies are fighting the Australian government?s plan -- and they are spending millions of dollars on a public relations campaign to help them do it.

New Recommendations from British E.R. Docs to Limit Alcohol-Related Injuries

Emergency doctors from Britain's College of Emergency Medicine have called for wide-ranging policy changes designed to limit alcohol-related injuries.

Earlier Pub Closing Times Reduce Alcohol Violence

Restrictions on pub closing times in Newcastle, New South Wales, reduced assault rates in the city by 37 percent, a recent Australian study found.

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