The Latest News from Our Field

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It’s Official: Kerlikowske to Head ONDCP, But Won’t Serve in Obama’s Cabinet

It's Official: Kerlikowske to Head ONDCP, But Won't Serve in Obama's Cabinet

Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has been officially announced as President Barack Obama's "drug czar" by the White House, but unlike his recent predecessors, he will not serve as a member of the president's Cabinet.

New Website Offers Tools to Assess and Address Drinking Risks

College Men Unimpressed by Female Binge Drinkers

Charles Lieber, Alcohol Research Pioneer, Dies

Online Absolut Ads Stress Moderation

Effect of Prenatal Smoking on Genes Increases Risk for Disruptive Behavior

In a new study, researchers have determined that prenatal exposure to cigarette smoking, when combined with a specific genetic variant, places children at increased risk for aggressive behavior and other behavioral problems.

American Legacy Suspends Grant Program

Byrne Recovery Act Funds Available

The U.S. Justice Department is currently accepting applications for Recovery Act grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.

Recovery Act Local Youth Mentoring Initiative

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in the U.S. Justice Department will award funds from the 2009 Recovery Act to support local youth mentoring programs.

Adult Treatment Drug Courts Grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will award $34.5 million in grants to support programs that direct offenders with addiction problems to treatment rather than prison, via drug courts.

Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Grants

Veterans are a special focus for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) 2009 Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Program.

Smokeless Tobacco Use Increases Among Teenage Boys

High-Alcohol Beer Bill Approved by Alabama House

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Depression

N.Y. Senate Delays Action on Rockefeller Drug Laws

Backers of a bill that would repeal the remainder of New York's Rockefeller-era drug laws have decided to alter their approach to getting the bill passed in hopes of avoiding charges of being soft on crime.

Confusion Reigns on Medical Marijuana Prosecutions

Recent comments by Attorney General Eric Holder have apparently sent mixed signals to prosecutors in California about the Obama administration's approach to medical-marijuana cases.

Tobacco Regulation Bill Passes House Committee

Legislation that authorizes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the sale and marketing of tobacco products has passed a congressional panel and is now headed to a hearing by the full House of Representatives.

Study: Older Drinkers May Get Drunk Faster

New research out of the University of Kentucky suggests that older social drinkers become intoxicated faster than younger social drinkers and that older drinkers may not realize they are drunk.

Taking Burden Off Physicians Key to SBI Growth, New Report Says

Study: Alcohol Commercials, Movie Scenes Influence Drinking

Offender Treatment Bill Advances in Kentucky

North Carolina Takes Step Towards Banning Smoking

’Winston Man’ Alan Landers Dies After Battle with Cancer

'Winston Man' Alan Landers Dies After Battle with Cancer

Alan Landers -- best known as the face of Winston cigarettes -- passed away at the age of 68 after a long struggle with throat cancer.

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