Addiction Doctors Ask for Treatment, Not More Jail, for Son of Michael Douglas
A group of well-known addiction doctors is urging that the son of Michael Douglas receive treatment, instead of additional jail time, for his latest drug offense.
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Facebook Can Negatively Affect Teens’ Substance Use Treatment, Study Suggests
Using Facebook and other social networking sites can negatively affect teenagers’ treatment for substance use disorders, a new study suggests.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition: Stop Encouraging Kids to Huff Helium
Huffing helium is not safe, and adults must stop encouraging children to do it, according to the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition, a group that promotes awareness and recognition of inhalant use.
Public Health Groups: Convenience Stores and Tobacco Companies Entice Kids to Smoke
A new report by three public health groups charges tobacco companies have made convenience stores important partners in enticing minors to smoke, through marketing and fighting policies that reduce tobacco use.
CADCA National Leadership Forum to Focus on Fighting Substance Abuse
Substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists will meet February 6-9 in Washington, D.C., for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) 22nd annual National Leadership Forum.
Commentary: Prescription Drug Abuse: America’s Problem
Prescription drug abuse has no socio-economic barriers. But it does come with a huge human cost, says Karen Kelly of Kentucky’s Operation UNITE.
Commentary: Legalization of Marijuana and the Impact on Children
Before voters cast their ballots to legalize marijuana, or their elected officials decide, think about what will happen to children if marijuana becomes accessible to adults, much like alcohol, advises National Families in Action’s Sue Ruche.
Baseball Labor Deal Limits Smokeless Tobacco Use by Players But Doesn’t Ban It
A new labor deal between Major League Baseball and the players union limits the use of smokeless tobacco by players, but does not ban it during games.
White House Turns Down Petition to Legalize Marijuana
The White House turned down a petition with 75,000 signatures that asked for marijuana to be legalized and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol.
Senators Ask Baseball Players Union to Agree to Chewing Tobacco Ban at World Series
Four U.S. senators have asked the baseball players union to agree to a ban on chewing tobacco at the World Series, which begins Wednesday night.
