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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.

Overdose Management Training and Take-home Naloxone for Opiate-Using Persons May Save Lives

In this study, training in the management of overdose was delivered to staff in drug treatment facilities. These staff then provided opiate-using addiction treatment patients with training in management of overdose and a take-home supply of naloxone.

Study: Painkiller Misuse Up Among Young Adults

A study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMHSA) says that prescription painkiller misuse among young adults has increased even as non-medical use by teenagers decreased between 2002 and 2007.

Calif. Prison Population Ordered Trimmed

MillerCoors Reports Big Drop in Net Income

Mexican Drug War Violence Rises in U.S.

For the Health (and Economy) of the Nation: Time to Tax Alcohol Fairly

Study: Heroin Maintenance Cuts Crime, Improves Health

New FDA Rules Could Cut Narcotics Prescriptions

New Resource to Help Parents Confront Youth Drug Use

Va. House Approves Limited Smoking Ban

Federal Cigarette Tax Hike Could Affect State Plans

Study Sees Link Between Marijuana Use, Testicular Cancer

Alcohol Units to Appear on U.K. Guinness Glasses

Former Lineman Details Drug Use in NFL

Some Pregnant Smokers Fear Judgment from Doctors

DEA Medical Marijuana Raids Could End Soon

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is continuing the Bush administration's policy of raiding medical-marijuana dispensaries in states where the drug is legal for medical purposes, but the raids are expected to end once President Barack Obama appoints his own DEA chief.

Faith-Based Funding Review Planned

President Barack Obama has ordered a review of the government's faith-based funding initiative, and changes could include a ban on federal funding of groups that discriminate on the basis of religion or other factors when hiring employees.

New Hazelden Survey Finds Strong Support for Treatment, Recovery

Faces & Voices: Discuss ’Moments of Clarity’ Online with Lawford

Gene that Plays Role in Drinking Intensity Identified

Faces & Voices: Discuss 'Moments of Clarity' Online with Lawford

Faces & Voices of Recovery is pleased to announce that Christopher Kennedy Lawford will join its Online Book Club discussion this month to discuss his new book, Moments of Clarity, Voices from the Front Lines of Addiction and Recovery.

Phillip Morris and Swedish Match to Sell ’Snus’

Phillip Morris and Swedish Match to Sell 'Snus'

Phillip Morris International, Inc. and smokeless-tobacco maker Swedish Match are teaming up to sell the 'snus' form of tobacco snuff worldwide.

Beer Commercials Among Favorite Super Bowl Ads for Teens

’Free the Bowl’ Winners Announced

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