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Commentary: Drug Courts’ Positive Effects on Families and Society
Drug courts represent a criminal justice approach that takes into account the need to ensure public safety through close supervision, and public health through the delivery of community-based treatment, say scientists from the Treatment Research Institute.
81% of U.S. Adults Have Smoke-Free Rules at Home: CDC
Eighty-one percent of American adults have smoke-free rules in their homes, and 74 percent ban smoking in their cars, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Addiction to Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco Most Common Mental Health Problem in Teens
Addiction to drugs, alcohol and tobacco are the most common mental health problems in teenagers, a new government report concludes. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most commonly diagnosed problem overall in youth ages 3 to 17.
West Virginia Meth Lab Seizures on Track to Shatter Last Year’s Record
Law enforcement officials in West Virginia say they have seized 200 methamphetamine labs so far in 2013, and are on track to shatter last year’s record of 288 meth lab seizures.
Georgia “Generation Rx” Campaign Aimed at Curbing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Georgia launched a campaign this week, “Generation Rx,” aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse in teens and young adults.
MADD Says Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Level Not Best Way to Stop Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the new recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board that states lower allowable blood-alcohol levels for drivers is not the most effective way to eliminate drunk driving, The Christian Science Monitor reports.
Advocates Urge LivingSocial to Stop Promoting Events Mixing Guns and Alcohol
Gun control advocacy groups are urging the daily deal website LivingSocial to stop promoting events that mix guns and alcohol, The Hill reports.
Number of Babies Born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Tennessee Soars
The number of babies born to mothers addicted to opioids or anti-anxiety medication in Tennessee is soaring, according to the Associated Press.
Report: Lax Rules Allow Felons to Serve as Drug and Alcohol Counselors in California
Felons, including sex offenders, are allowed to work as substance abuse counselors in California because of lax rules, according to a new report.
Government Urges States to Lower Allowable Blood-Alcohol Levels for Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended states lower allowable blood-alcohol levels for drivers, from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent.
