The Latest News from Our Field

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Scientists Show How Brain Protein is Involved in Addiction

Jury Orders RJR to Pay $30 Million to Widow of Florida Smoker

17 States Give Anti-Overdose Drug to Addicts

Senate Starts Floor Debate on FDA Tobacco Bill

Anti-Cocaine Drug Fails in Trial

WHO: Cigarette Packages Should Display Graphic Warnings

New York Drug Reform May Be Tweaked

WHO: Countries Need Enforceable Policies to Restrict Smoking in Movies

Mass. Alcohol and Other Drug Advocacy Leadership Training Institutes

Maine Alcohol and Other Drug Advocacy Leadership Training Institutes

Drinking Frequency Can Predict Bingeing, Study Says

Drug Use Widespread Among Arrestees, ONDCP Says

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Illinois Senate

Tennessee Governor Will Veto Bill Allowing Guns in Bars

More Pregnant Women Seeking Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

U.S. Cancer Death Rate Decreased in 2006

House Approves Michigan Smoking Ban; Senate Fight Looms

Young Ballplayers Affected by Big League Steroid Use

Study Points to Gene Therapy for Alcoholism

Researchers studying fruit flies have discovered a gene that raises tolerance for alcohol and could be the basis for gene therapy for alcoholism.

California Considers Cigarette Tax Increase

Despite 14 failed attempts over the years, California lawmakers are again considering a proposal to raise tobacco taxes, weighing an increase of $1.50 per pack as part of an effort to address the $21.3-billion state budget deficit.

State Budget Cuts Burn Tobacco Prevention Programs

Obama’s First Drug Budget Fails to Shift Priorities

Colleges Need to Target Biggest Drinkers, Study Says

Indonesia and U.S. Clash Over Possible Ban on Clove Cigarettes

Second Chance Juvenile Mentoring Initiative

Mentoring and transitional services for youths involved in the criminal-justice system will be funded under the U.S. Justice Department's Second Chance Juvenile Mentoring Initiative

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