Study: Alcohol in Movies May Lead to Underage Drinking
Watching movies with scenes that feature alcohol consumption doubles the likelihood that teens will start drinking alcohol, according to a new study.
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Two Men Poisoned By Recreational Drugs Purchased Online
Two men who purchased what they thought was a recreational drug were poisoned by the product, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. It is not known whether the company selling the product deliberately substituted ingredients or made a packaging error.
Ads for Snacks, Beer Score Big Among Teens in 2012 Big Bowl Vote
Middle and high school students said Super Bowl ads for M&Ms, Doritos and Bud Light were their favorites, in an informal national survey to help measure the impact of alcohol advertising that runs during the Super Bowl.
Time for Recovery’s Close Up
Today’s media may accurately depict addiction. But it fails to tell the whole story, shares Kelly O’Rourke Johns, former editorial director of Renew magazine.
Internet Piracy Bill Could Help Shut Down Illegal Online Pharmacies
An Internet piracy bill that has stalled in Congress could help authorities shut down illegal online pharmacies, according to ABC News.
Google Drug Sales Settlement Involved Evidence Obtained in Sting Operation
Google’s $500 million settlement with the U.S. government over allegations the company aided illegal online drug sales involved evidence the government obtained during a sting operation, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Boston Transit Authority Bans Alcohol Ads Starting July 1
Boston mass transit will ban alcohol ads starting July 1. The ban will include subway cars, trains and buses, Boston.com reports.
New Study Documents Joe Camel-like Tactics to Transform Youth Drinking Behavior
Alcohol policy expert James F. Mosher, JD, discusses his new study, “Joe Camel in a Bottle: Diageo, the Smirnoff Brand, and the Transformation of the Youth Alcohol Market.” He explores why underage drinkers have made a dramatic shift in the last decade from beer to distilled spirits.
FDA Meets This Week to Discuss Safety, Risks of Dissolvable Tobacco
An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is meeting this week to discuss the risks and benefits of dissolvable tobacco. Critics of the products say they look like candy and are designed to appeal to teens.
More Cruise Lines Ban Cigarette Smoking, While E-Cigarette Policies Vary
Princess Cruise Lines will ban smoking in its staterooms and balconies starting Monday. While more cruise lines are banning cigarettes, policies on e-cigarettes vary among the cruise lines, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
