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FTC to Review Alcohol Marketing Compliance; Seeks Public Comment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will once again review the effectiveness of the alcohol industry's voluntary marketing guidelines, and is seeking public comment until April 26.
Breast Cancer Rates Lower for Women in Smoke-Free Homes, Workplaces
A new analysis supports past studies showing that women who live and work in smoke-free environments are less likely to develop breast cancer.
Maryland Senate Passes 3 Percent Alcohol Tax Increase
Maryland state senators have approved a three-percent alcohol tax increase, which, if also passed by the House and signed by governor, would be the first increase since 1973.
Visitors to ER for Medication Reactions Mostly Over 50
Americans 50 and over are more likely to end up in the emergency room seeking treatment for adverse reactions to medication.
FDA Says Star's Tobacco Lozenges Not Subject to Regulation
Star Scientific Inc. said it can now market its dissolvable tobacco lozenges because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that its products are not subject to the federal law regulating tobacco.
Hospital Visits Due to Ecstasy Use Climb 75 Percent Between 2004 and 2008
Emergency room visits related to use of the illicit drug ecstasy rose 74.8 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Quitting Smoking Before Surgery Not Risky, Study Finds
Doctors can safely recommend that patients quit smoking any time before surgery, according to a new study.
Calif. Leads Nation in Quitting Smoking; Anti-Tobacco Policies Credited
Researchers have found that when it comes to quitting smoking, Californians have done better than the people in the rest of the nation, probably because of stricter tobacco control policies.
Quit Smoking Before Fathering a Child, Researchers Suggest
Researchers have found that nonsmoking pregnant women exposed to second-hand smoke at home or at work are significantly more likely to have a stillborn birth or a child with a birth defect -- and call on fathers to quit smoking before trying to have a baby.
Certain Genes Amplify Impact of Drugs on Brain
People with a specific genetic makeup experience greater loss of brain function when dependent on drugs.
Parity Has No Effect on Treatment Access, But Lowers Costs
Requiring parity for substance abuse disorders in health insurance plans results in identifying more people who need alcohol and drug treatment and lowers plan participants' out-of-pocket costs, but has 'little impact on utilization, costs for plans, or quality of care,' according to a new study.
Senate Bill Would Fund Incentives for E-Health Records in Behavioral Health
A new bill put forward in the U.S. Senate would allow mental health and substance abuse treatment providers to receive incentive funding from Medicare and Medicaid for using electronic health records.
FDA Advisors Recommend Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
An expert panel advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended in a draft report that menthol cigarettes be outlawed to protect Americans' health.
More Adults Treated for Inhalant Abuse Than Kids
A new analysis of federal data shows that most people who are treated for abusing inhalants are adults, not adolescents.
Maker of Four Loko Sued for Fraud Again
Another lawsuit has been filed against Phusion Projects, LLC, maker of Four Loko alcoholic beverages.
Proposed Federal Bill Supports Pill Mill Databases
A Florida congressman has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives intended to curb prescription drug abuse and eliminate pain clinics that illegally dispense narcotic pain medications, even as legislators in his home state fight over a similar initiative.
Indiana Alcohol Board Wins Sales Permit Fight
Indiana liquor retailers have lost another round in their lawsuit against the state's alcohol control board.
Wealthier Teens More Likely to Drink, U.K. Study Finds
Teens from more affluent families are more likely to drink than teens in poverty, although having a mother with a higher level of education is a protective factor for teens at any income level, according to researchers from the U.K.
U.K. Will Require Stores to Hide Tobacco Products
Displays of tobacco products will not be allowed in any British stores as of 2015.
N.M. Okays Beer Pong in Bars
The state of New Mexico has ruled that beer pong can be played again in local bars as long as the games don't involve drinking alcohol or gambling.
U.S. Program Pays Addicted Britons to Use Birth Control
A U.S. charity that had planned to pay British women abusing drugs to be sterilized is now paying them to have birth control devices implanted.
Study Suggests Minorities Smoke Less, But Find Quitting Harder
New research suggests that smoking is less prevelant in communites of color, and, among those who smoke, racial and ethnic "minorities" are more likely to be 'light' smokers -- but may find it harder to quit.
Beer Is Alcohol, Russia Finally Says
The Russian parliament has moved to legally classify beer as alcohol for the first time. It is currently classified as food.
U.S. Allowed Smuggled Guns into Mexico in Secret Drug War Tactic
Mexico has made an official request for more information about a secret U.S. government operation to allow smugglers to take nearly 1,800 guns into Mexico in an effort to track them to drug cartels.
U.N. Says Designer Drugs a Global Threat
When it comes to controlling the harmful effects of drugs, governments worldwide have a long 'to-do' list, according to a watchdog group at the United Nations.
Menthols Not Worse, But Could Be More Addictive: FDA Tobacco Panel Draft
A panel advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded in a draft report that menthol cigarettes are not worse for smokers' health than regular cigarettes -- but they may be more addictive.
DEA Ban on 'Synthetic Marijuana' Takes Effect
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has followed through on an announcement it made last November and temporarily banned five chemicals whose effects mimic marijuana.
More Women Smoke When Their Lot Improves, Study Finds
A study of 74 countries by Canadian researchers found that as women acquire improved status, theyâ??re more likely to take up smoking and risk smoking-related health problems.
Federal Anti-Drug Campaign Reduces Teen Marijuana Use
A new study provides evidence that the federal anti-drug campaign, 'Above the Influence,' successfully stops some adolescents from using marijuana.
Ignition Locks Cut DUI Reoffenses, Crashes
A systematic review of 15 research studies shows that special automobile ignition locks significantly reduce the likelihood that people convicted of driving while drunk will reoffend.
Over 700,000 Young Teens Drink, Most Get Alcohol From Home
A new analysis of four years of government data shows that most underage youth get alcohol from home, and about a third were given it by their parents or guardians.
States' Marijuana Bills Run the Gamut from Legalization to Repeal
A broad range of marijuana-related legislation is pending in at least 13 states, with efforts ranging from repealing current medical marijuana laws, protecting workers who use prescription marijuana, to legalizing, taxing, and regulating sales of it.
Gov. Scott Rejects Drug Czar's Plea for Fla. 'Pill Mill' Database
Gil Kerlikowske, the White House drug czar, urged Fla. governor Rick Scott to reinstate a prescription drug-monitoring database he axed in this yearâ??s state budget. The governor refused, even as the DEA and local law enforcement announced raids on multiple pain clinics in south Florida.
Tax 'Alcopops' as Liquor, Not Beer, Neb. Judge Rules
In a lawsuit brought by groups fighting underage drinking, a Nebraska judge has ruled that 'alcopops' should be taxed as distilled spirits, not as beer.
Teen Problem Drinking Not a Phase, Study Shows
Drinking problems in teens is not â??just a phase,â?? but strongly predicts they will be alcohol dependent in their twenties, a new study led by a researcher at Indiana University found.
Alcohol Kills More than AIDS, Violence or TB, WHO Says
Alcohol is 'the worldâ??s third largest risk factor for disease and disability,' and is responsible for nearly four percent of deaths worldwide -- more than AIDS, violence or tuberculosis, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2011.
Study: Marijuana Linked to Early Onset of Psychosis
A new study suggests marijuana may accelerate the onset of psychotic disorders in some young users.
More Employers Say Smokers Need Not Apply
An increasing number of hospitals and medical businesses are making smoking a reason to reject job applicants or fire existing employees.
More Employers Say Smokers Need Not Apply
An increasing number of hospitals and medical businesses are making smoking a reason to reject job applicants or fire existing employees.
Judge Supports Wal-Mart Firing of Employee Over Medical Marijuana
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that Wal-Mart was within its rights to fire an employee for using medical marijuana to treat an inoperable brain tumor.