Measures to Test Welfare Applicants for Drugs Advance in Texas, Kansas
Bills that would require drug testing for welfare applicants advanced in Texas and Kansas this week.
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New York Mayor Wants to Establish Minimum Prices for Cigarettes, Little Cigars
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who last week proposed requiring stores to keep tobacco products out of sight, also seeks to establish a minimum price for cigarettes and little cigars, The New York Times reports.
Florida House Committee Passes Bill to Ban 27 Substances Used in Designer Drugs
The Florida House Judiciary Committee this week passed a bill that would add 27 substances to the list of controlled substances that are banned in the state. The bill aims to make it more difficult for makers of synthetic drugs to manufacture their products.
Legislators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Restrictions on Hydrocodone
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill that would tighten restrictions on hydrocodone, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Safe Prescribing Act of 2013 follows recommendations made in January by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel.
New York Mayor Proposes Keeping Cigarettes Out of Sight in Stores
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed keeping cigarettes out of sight in city stores, the Associated Press reports. The proposal is designed to discourage smoking among young people, he said.
Bill Would Require Tamper-Resistant Formulas for Certain Drugs
A new bill introduced Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives would require new drugs, and certain generic drugs, to have tamper-resistant formulas, ABC News reports. The proposed legislation is designed to reduce prescription drug abuse.
Recreational Marijuana Use Violates International Law, UN Body Says
The recreational use of marijuana is a violation of international law, the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board warned the United States this week.
Smokers Easily Identify “Light” Cigarettes Despite Federal Ban: Study
Smokers can easily identify “light” and “mild” cigarettes, despite a federal law banning those words, because tobacco companies have substituted color names for those terms, a new study concludes.
Commentary: Tobacco: The Next Winnable Battle for America’s Armed Forces
Research shows that an astonishing 31 percent of America’s service men and women smoke. David Dobbins of Legacy explains why leaders in public health are excited that America’s armed forces will now have powerful tools in their arsenal to combat one of the most lethal products available to consumers: tobacco.
Washington Senate Approves Bill Permitting Alcohol Tasting in College Classes
A bill that would allow college students under the legal drinking age to taste alcohol in classes was approved by the Washington State Senate, according to the Associated Press. The bill applies to culinary, beer technology and similar college programs.
