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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.

NIDA to Launch National Drug Facts Week

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced it is launching National Drug Facts Week, a new national awareness week designed to bring together teens and scientific experts to discuss the facts about drug abuse.

Drinking Regular Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk in Women

Women who drink five or more regular beers a week could nearly double their risk for psoriasis, a new study finds.

Mass. Approves Online Tracking of Prescription Painkillers

Massachusetts health officials approved a plan on Aug. 11 that will allow doctors and pharmacists to track narcotics prescriptions online -- a major step toward reducing “doctor shopping” in patients addicted to prescription drugs, officials said.

Amphetamine Misuse Linked to Artery Damage in Young Adults

Young adults who misuse amphetamines have a three-fold risk for tears in the aorta -- the body's largest artery -- compared with nonusers.

Website for Seniors Highlights Changes, Risks of Alcohol Use

NIH SeniorHealth website Health and addictions professionals are well aware that adults over the age of 65 should drink less than younger people and know about important new risks of consuming alcohol. Now, a federal health website for older adults has published that information in a consumer-friendly format.

Fewer Magazines Exposing Youth to Alcohol

Exposure to alcohol ads in magazines among youth fell 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY).

E-Cigarette Maker Halts Oregon Sales

A leading US manufacturer of e-cigarettes has agreed to halt sales in Oregon in response to a lawsuit.

Most Underage Drinkers Seen in ER Are Male

The majority of US emergency-room (ER) visits for underage drinking are made by males, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

SAMHSA Report Pinpoints Local Substance Use Problems Throughout U.S.

A new report shows that behavioral health problems affect every community throughout America - but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways. The report, based on a nationwide survey commissioned by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers detailed analyses of the substance use problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas.

Canada Considers 'Decriminalization' for FAS Offenders

Canadian policymakers are debating whether to divert offenders with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) to specialized treatment programs or even to exempt them from incarceration altogether.

Strict Enforcement of College Alcohol Policies Reduces Binge and Underage Drinking on Campus

Tough college alcohol policies reduce underage and binge drinking on campus without causing a compensatory rise in marijuana use, according to investigators at the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research (CeASAR) at Children’s Hospital Boston.

Drug and Alcohol Use Lower among Hispanic Americans, Survey Finds

Hispanic-American adults use drugs and alcohol less frequently than the general population, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA's) National Survey on Drug Use and Health

More Birth Defects for Older Women Who Binge Drink During Pregnancy

Study Says Alcohol May Protect Against Arthritis

Go Go Gogek: New Blog on Drug Policy

Journalist, consultant and drug policy expert Jim Gogek -- whose background includes stints as an editorial writer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellow, and communications chief for PIRE and the University of California at San Diego -- has launched ATODBlog, featuring discussions on tobacco-control policy, marijuana legalization, and dangerous drinking.

Bill to Cut Penalties for Crack Cocaine Heads to Obama

Colo. Set to Regulate Medical Marijuana from ’Seed to Sale’

Researchers Say Nicotine Craving May Be More Mental than Physical

New Website Warns Teen Athletes About Drinking

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has teamed up with a state school athletic group to launch an interactive alcohol education website aimed at student athletes - but with a twist on typical teen anti-drinking messages.

Gene May Influence Drinking in Social Settings

Do you find yourself drinking more heavily when you are out with friends? There may be a gene for that.

Colo. Set to Regulate Medical Marijuana from 'Seed to Sale'

The head of Colorado's medical-marijuana enforcement effort promises a comprehensive plan that other states could adopt as a model.

Clergy a Common Resource for People Battling Addiction

Conn. Candidates Spar on Marijuana Use, Legalization

Smoking Alters Hundreds of Genes, Study Finds

Former NIAAA Deputy Director Tapped to Lead NACoA Board

Faye J. Calhoun has been named the board chairman of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACoA), stepping up from her role as a board member since 2006. She replaces Carol B. Cisco, Ph.D., who will remain on the NACoA board.

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