The Latest News from Our Field

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A recent amendment to the House appropriations bill for the District of Columbia would prevent the city from funding any needle-exchange programs that are located within 1,000 feet of schools, day-care centers, pools, parks, and other locations where children gather.

The Latest News from Our Field

Iowa State Panel Holds Medical Marijuana Hearings

Alcohol Retailers Fight New Mass. Tax

Bill Would Mandate Use of Ignition-Interlock Devices

Study Sees Few Cancer Risks from Smokeless Tobacco

Domestic Dissatisfaction with Mexican Drug War Grows

Smoking May be Banned Outside NYC Health Facilities

CSAP Awards $190 Million in Strategic Framework Grants

D.C.’s Needle Exchange Funding in Jeopardy Again

’Paco’ Emerges as Devastating Drug Problem in Argentina

E-Cigarettes Targeted in Oregon

U.S. House Committee Passes Cocaine Sentencing Equalization Bill

D.C.'s Needle Exchange Funding in Jeopardy Again

'Paco' Emerges as Devastating Drug Problem in Argentina

Greater Controls on TV Drug Ads Sought

Legalization Question Could Appear on 2010 California Ballot

Human Rights Watch Calls for Mexico Drug Funding Cutoff

Mexico to Begin Drug Court Pilot Program

Drinking Scenes Pervasive in New Harry Potter Movie

Anti-Drug Campaigns Shift Focus from Marijuana to Prescription Drugs

U.S. Considers Paying Off Afghan Poppy Farmers

Taxing Illicit Drugs Violates Constitution, Tenn. Court Rules

Calif. Lawmakers Want to Ban Self-Service Alcohol Checkout

Multiple California Cities Consider Taxes on Marijuana

House Amendment Would Block Funding of HIV/Addiction Studies

Local MADD Chapter Slams Beer Named for N.J. Highway Exits