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.

New Florida Law Protects Informants

Higher Alcohol Intake Associated with More Hospitalizations

Congressman Says Job Insulated Him from Dealing with Addiction

Study: Alcohol Deaths and Related Disorders Increase Globally

House Budget Draft Would Clear Way for D.C. Medical Marijuana Vote

Top Pain Pills May Be Banned

Smokers Struggle to Pay Bills

Study: Cognitive Functions Can Recover After Methamphetamine Use

U.S. Changes Drug Policy in Afghanistan

U.N. Drug Report Admits Policy Problems, But Slams Legalization Talk

Study: Risky Behavior Among Teens Fueled by Fatalism

American Drinking Remains Steady in Recession

Crackdown on Mexican Drug War Leads to Bloodshed in Canada

Alcohol Responsible for Over Half of Russian Deaths in One Decade

Report: Cigarette Smuggling Funds Terrorist Groups

College Students of Both Genders Binge Drinking More

Young Adults’ Need for Addiction Treatment Outpaces Desire for Help

Site for Alcohol’s Impact on the Brain Visualized

Young Adults' Need for Addiction Treatment Outpaces Desire for Help

Federal researchers say that 21.1 percent of Americans ages 18 to 25 have alcohol or other drug problems serious enough to require addiction treatment, but few of them recognized their need for help or sought assistance from a treatment facility.

Site for Alcohol's Impact on the Brain Visualized

A new animal study suggests that alcohol affects the brain by binding with a specific location in the brain's communication system.

N.H. Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Bill

Michael Jackson Death Probe Focuses on Prescription Drugs

Study: Tobacco Linked to Brain Damage

Utah Set to Relax Liquor Laws to Boost Tourism

Obama Says His Nicotine Addiction is ’95 Percent Cured’

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