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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.

Quality Addiction Treatment for Teens Lacking, Researchers Say

Among Trillions in Federal Spending, Billions for Addiction Programs

Study Lauds Drug Talk Between Parents, Kids

Study: Kids Who Watch R-Rated Movies More Likely to Smoke

Pattern of Prenatal Drinking a Better Predictor of Child Performance

New PATS Study: More Teens ’Learning a Lot’ about Drug Risks From Parents

New PATS Study: More Teens 'Learning a Lot' about Drug Risks From Parents

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America announced the findings from the 2008 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, (PATS) which revealed the first major increase in the number of teens who reported 'learning a lot' about the risks of drugs from their parents.

One Drink a Day for Women Raises Risk of Cancers

Conn. Considers Casino Smoking Ban

Mass. Towns Seek Controls Over Public Marijuana Use

N.M. Seeks Standards for Drugged Driving

North Dakota House Rejects Smoking Bans

Industry Lobbyists Attack Md. Alcopops Bill

More Law Enforcement Officers Join Legalization Group

Drug Murders Shock Vancouver

La. Legislator Seeks Special License Plates for Drug Dealers

UN Agency Warns on Marijuana, Prescription Drugs

The International Narcotics Control Board's annual report includes a warning against potent pot and calls for greater controls on Internet pharmacies, but also says that opiate-based painkillers need to be made more available globally.

States Loosening Alcohol Laws to Raise Revenues

States across the U.S. are considering proposals to ease restrictions on alcohol sales in hopes of boosting tax revenues in a challenging fiscal environment.

Study Finds No Link Between Medical Heroin and Crime

Beer Distributor Covers Bud Billboard

Funding for Interactive Games That Improve Health

A new grant program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide funding to develop interactive games that improve health behaviors and outcomes.

60 Minutes Story on College Binge Drinking Highlights Importance of Limiting Youth Access to Alcohol

New SAMHSA Report on Addiction Funding and Prevalence

Volunteers Counsel War Veterans

Drug-Free Communities Mentoring Program

Grants of up to $75,000 are available to current Drug-Free Communities programs that can provide mentoring services to new or developing community anti-drug coalitions.
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