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. Sign up here to receive weekly updates straight to your inbox.

Christians 'Just Pray No'

If you are struggling with an addiction and felt particularly uplifted last weekend, it could be because Christians worldwide were praying for your recovery.

$1-Per-Pack Tobacco Tax Increase OK'd in Washington

The state Senate in Washington has approved a cigarette tax increase of $1 per pack, sending the measure one step closer to the governor's desk.

Progress of Arthritis Slowed by Moderate Drinking, Study Says

Mechanisms of Drug Abuse and Obesity Linked in Lab Rats

Research Revived on Using Hallucinogens to Treat Mental Illness, Addiction

Legacy Celebrates Decade of Prevention, Seeks Funds to Continue

State Can Ban Alcohol Ads in College Newspapers, Court Rules

FASD Kids at Higher Risk of Epilepsy, Study Finds

Teens Expect Drinking and Driving on Prom Night, Survey Says

More Integration Needed for Dual-Diagnosis Patients, Canadian Report Says

Medical Marijuana Bill Eases Through Maryland Senate

Childhood Sleep Problems May Presage Adult Addiction

Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Alabama House Committee

Tobacco Tax Money Not Funding Prevention

U.K. Bar Owners Face Jail Time for Drink Specials

Healthcare Reform Law Gives Big Boost to Addiction Treatment and Prevention

Submarine Smoking Ban Planned

Ohio Coalitions on Marijuana as Medicine: Not a Legislative or Voter Decision

Maine Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Bad Kitty? ’Hello Kitty’ Debuts Wine Line in U.S.

Vt. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Dies in Legislature

Bad Kitty? 'Hello Kitty' Debuts Wine Line in U.S.

The popular Japanese children's character Hello Kitty is now appearing on a line of branded wines.

BJA National Initiatives: Addressing Substance Abuse

The U.S. Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will award grants of up to $1 million to improve the criminal-justice system's response to substance-abuse related crime.

OJJDP FY 2010 Juvenile Drug Courts and Mentoring Initiative

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is awarding grants of up to $300,000 for services that support juvenile drug courts.

Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award

Addiction and mental health programs that exemplify best practices in support of direct-care staff are eligible for the Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award.

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