The Latest News from Our Field

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Mandating drunk-driving charges against young drivers with any detectable amount of alcohol in their bodies has had no effect on the number of alcohol-related crashes or fatalities in the states where they have been implemented, according to a new study from a Sam Houston State University economics expert.

Study Links Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure with Abnormal Brain Development

Florida Considers Giving Big Tobacco a Break on Lawsuits

Lawmakers Propose Beer-Tax Hike in Wisc.

Minnesota Senate Approves Medical-Marijuana Bill

Canadian Conservatives Seek Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes

Referring to marijuana as "the currency that is used to bring other more serious drugs into the country," Rob Nicholson, the Canadian justice minister, and members of Canada's Conservative party are pushing to introduce harsh minimum-sentencing laws for drug crimes.

Illinois Coalition ’Sticker Shocks’ Community

Illinois Coalition 'Sticker Shocks' Community

It's not often that teenagers, parents, prevention specialists, liquor retailers, and law-enforcement officials come together over the issue of underage drinking, but more than 2,000 community volunteers in Illinois recently came together around a campaign to discourage adults from buying alcohol for kids.

Lower Crack Cocaine Penalties, Justice Dept. Advises Congress

SAMHSA and FDA Launch Methadone Education Campaign

Woman Who Allegedly Breast-Fed While Drunk Faces Charges

Anger Management May Help Smokers Quit, Study Says

Indoor-Smoking Ban Defeated in Indiana

Taliban Drug Money Targeted by U.S. Military

Calderon-Backed Decriminalization Bill Passed by Mexican Senate

Experimental Compound Eases Drug-Associated Memories

U.S. Contingency Plan Would See National Guard at Mexico Border

Mass. Addiction Program Lines Up Music Stars for Benefit

Recession Expected to Impact 2009 Corporate Grantmaking

Adolescent Smoking Prevention and Cessation Symposium

NIATx Announces Opioid Treatment Provider Process Improvement Project

Up to to 30 opioid treatment providers will be selected to learn the NIATx model of process improvement. Funded by CSAT, this year-long project begins in August 2009 and seeks to improve access to and retention in opioid addiction treatment.

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