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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.

Budget Cuts Threaten Long-Running Drug Court

Smoking in Bars Permitted Under N.C. Indoor Smoking Legislation

AMERSA National Conference

$1 Million in STOP Grants Available

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP) Act Grants, intended to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use.

Marin Institute Publishes New Guide For Regulating Alcohol Advertising

The Marin Institute announces the release of its guide to restricting out-of-home alcohol advertising.

Family Income, Kids’ Secondhand Smoke Related

CSPI: NCAA Can Survive Without Beer Ads

Smooth Sailing in Senate for Drug-Czar Nominee

Survey Says U.S. Adults Support Restricting Alcopops

Family Income, Kids' Secondhand Smoke Related

Children in poor families are more likely to live with multiple adult smokers and therefore are at greater risk of exposure to indoor tobacco smoke, according to a new study.

Delays in U.S. Aid to Mexico Criticized

Concern in Wisconsin over Suboxone-Related Deaths

The recent Suboxone-related deaths of two Milwaukee-area residents has drawn negative attention to federal rules that allow patients to use the buprenorphine-based drug at home.

SAMHSA Says Fewer Adolescents Exposed to Drug Prevention Messages

’E.R.’ Producer Bases Series Finale on Family Tragedy

One Million People Learn ’How Much is Too Much?’

NIDA Capacity-Building Grants

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will award R34 research grants to support projects that facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and prevention.

'E.R.' Producer Bases Series Finale on Family Tragedy

John Wells, executive producer of the long-running television drama "E.R." incorporated the alcohol-poisoning death of his 17-year-old niece into the series finale.

One Million People Learn 'How Much is Too Much?'

At AlcoholScreening.org, over one million people have now taken a confidential, free online screening test to assess their drinking patterns -- just in time for Alcohol Awareness Month.

CDC Says Typical Binge Drinker is White, Young, Relatively Affluent Male

A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that binge drinking is most common among whites, men, individuals aged 18-24, and those with an annual income of more than $50,000 annually.

Survey: Women Buy Eight Out of Ten Bottles of Wine

Women buy eight out of every 10 bottles of wine that are consumed at home, according to a new British survey.

THC Appears to Promote Cancer Cell Death, Study Says

New research from Spain suggests that THC – the main active ingredient in marijuana – may have potential for fighting cancer by promoting cancer cell death.

Cigarette Tax Increase Causing More Smokers to Quit

The 62-cent-per-pack federal tax increase on cigarettes -- earmarked to fund the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program -- has resulted in a surge in smokers looking for help to quit.

Stars, Led by Financier, Support Phoenix House

RWJF Local Funding Partners Grants

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is now accepting applications for its Local Funding Partnerships program; up to $6 million will be awarded in the 2010 grant cycle.

California Does Not Need Any More Marijuana Users

A California lawmaker has proposed legalizing and taxing marijuana to help rescue the state budget, but California cannot afford more stoned people, says public-health writer Jim Gogek.
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