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Excessive drinking accounts for at least half of all alcoholic drinks consumed in Canada, according to a new study from the University of Victoria’s Center for Addictions Research. The Canadian Press reported April 15 that researchers said that 54 percent of …
Most New England states are funding tobacco-prevention programs at only 20 percent of recommended levels, despite receiving billions in tobacco-settlement money since 1998, the Boston Herald reported April 13.The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids released a report showing that prevention spending by …
The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse is pleased to announce its 33rd Annual AMERSA National Conference to be held on November 5-7, 2009, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda, MD. The meeting will reflect on AMERSA’s …
A bill to revamp Utah’s restrictive alcohol laws has passed the state House of Representatives and Senate, KCPW News reported March 12. The measure would eliminate private club membership as a prerequisite for buying a drink in a bar, as …
Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has been officially announced as President Barack Obama’s “drug czar” by the White House, but unlike his recent predecessors, he will not serve as a member of the president’s Cabinet. “With escalating violence along our …
Some college women may drink excessively to gain the attention of men, but new research from Loyola Marymount University suggests that drunk women are not as attractive to men as women believe. Science Daily reported March 11 that the majority …
The makers of Absolut vodka are rolling out an online ad campaign that stresses moderate use of alcohol, the New York Times reported March 9. The ’Recognize the Moment’ campaign urges drinkers to “enjoy with Absolut responsibility,” and includes a …
In a new study, researchers have determined that prenatal exposure to cigarette smoking, when combined with a specific genetic variant, places children at increased risk for aggressive behavior and other behavioral problems. The study, led by scientists at the Institute …
The International Narcotics Control Board’s (INCB) annual report includes a warning against potent pot and calls for greater controls on Internet pharmacies, but also says that opiate-based painkillers need to be made more available globally. AFP reported Feb. 18 that …
Health officials in China say photos depicting the hazards of smoking should appear on cigarette packaging as part of a campaign called “Toward a Smoke-Free China,” the Associated Press reported Feb. 16. “An effective warning is very important,” said Yang …
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