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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.

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Rises with Cigarette Consumption Over Time, Study Finds

Clear E-Cigarettes for Sale, Makers Ask Court

Illicit Drug Use Rising Among Those in their 50s

U.S. Uses Incentives to Stop Afghan Farmers from Producing Poppies

Many Seniors Oblivious to Dangers of Taking Medications and Driving

Even Short-Term Smoking Makes MS Worse, Study Finds

U.S. Currency Contaminated with Cocaine

Kitty Dukakis Continues to Encourage Women Battling Addiction, Depression

Big Tobacco Could See Big Benefits in FDA Regulations

E-Cigarettes Should Be for Adults Only, Calif. Lawmaker Says

Moderate Beer Drinking Could Improve Bone Health Among Women

Most People Overestimate Self-Control, Researchers Find

Military Kids at High Risk of Psychological Problems

The children of military personnel deployed for long periods overseas are 2.5 times more likely to develop psychological problems than other kids their age, according to researchers.

Study: Immediate Heart Benefits When Smokers Quit

Binge Drinking: Not for Kids Only

Study: Cigarette Packaging Misleads Smokers

Alcoholics Have Hard Time Processing Emotions, Study Finds

More Harmful Chemicals in Smokeless Tobacco Identified

Pleasure, Stress Relief Among Top Reasons Smokers Light Up

Study: Smoking Doesn’t Provide Stress Relief

Healthcare Rationing Affects the Alcohol, Drug Dependent

Study: Smoking Doesn't Provide Stress Relief

A new Pew Research Center study suggests that smoking actually triggers stress in people instead of helping smokers to relax.

Effectiveness of a Computerized Versus Teacher-Led Alcohol Prevention Program Focusing on Harm Reduction

Australian investigators compared the effectiveness of a computerized alcohol harm-reduction program with a standard teacher-led alcohol education and harm reduction program among 13-year-old students.

Quarterly Recovery Management Checkups to Treat Chronic Substance Use Disorders

This study assessed the impact of recovery management checkups on adult chronic substance users receiving publicly funded substance abuse treatment.

Trauma-Focused Group Therapy Reduces HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors in Women with PTSD and Substance Use Disorders

Researchers compared the impact of two group therapy interventions aimed at reducing unprotected sex among women with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance abuse disorders.
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