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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.

Indonesian Islamic Leaders Ban Smoking

Indonesia's top Islamic body, the Ulema Council, has passed an edict restricting Muslims from smoking in public places.

Stimulus Package Has No Funds for Addiction Block Grant

Crack Had Little Long-Term Effect on Babies, Researchers Find

Report Says Sex, Drugs, and Alcohol Common in NFL Ads

Senate Passes SCHIP Bill with Federal Tobacco Tax Increase

Treatment Helps Women on Welfare Get Jobs, CASA Report Finds

Peer Advice Helps Cut Heavy Drinking Among College Students

Aussie Study Says Alcohol Aids Male Sexual Performance

Drug Use is Biggest Risk Factor for Tuberculosis in U.S., Study Says

On Tobacco, Obama Must Quit to Lead

Researchers Call Denying Employment to Smokers Counterproductive

More employers are hiring only nonsmokers, but even some tobacco-control experts say that employment discrimination against smokers is a bad idea.

Community Leaders to Tackle Drug and Alcohol Prevention at CADCA's National Leadership Forum XIX

More than 2,500 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists from throughout the country will convene in Washington, D.C. for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) 19th annual National Leadership Forum.

Obama Names Ed Jurith as Interim Drug Czar

NBA to Allow Courtside Liquor Ads

Kentucky to Raise Cigarette Tax

Spycams in Wisconsin Bars Proposed

Community Leaders to Tackle Drug and Alcohol Prevention at CADCA’s National Leadership Forum XIX

Advocates Call on ’Tween Stores to Stop Selling Flasks

Oregon Partnership Tells Claire’s: Response To Flask Flap Comes Up Woefully Short

Oregon Partnership Tells Claire’s Stores: Don’t Sell Flasks To Young Customers!

Smokeless Tobacco Not Useful Smoking Cessation Tool in U.S., Study Finds

Advocates Call on 'Tween Stores to Stop Selling Flasks

Underage drinking advocates are calling on the teen accessory store chain, Icing by Claire’s, to stop selling girl-friendly flasks.

Iowa Meth Legislation Leads to Decline in Prison Population

Study: Nicotine Gum Effective in Gradual Smoking Cessation

Oregon Partnership Tells Claire's: Response To Flask Flap Comes Up Woefully Short

Oregon Partnership announced that Icing by Claire’s says it will continue selling the flasks at its 3,000 stores, but will post signs at store counters supporting “responsible” alcohol consumption.
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