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Media Detective' Reduces Kids' Susceptibility to Alcohol and Tobacco Ads
Teaching even young children to think critically about alcohol and tobacco advertising may reduce their risk for use either substance in the future.
Heart Association: Smokeless Tobacco Harmful, Doesn't Help Smokers Quit
The American Heart Association (AHA) said in a policy statement that smokeless tobacco is unsafe to use and does not help smokers quit cigarettes.
S.F. Fee on Alcohol Approved, Faces Likely Veto
San Franciscoâ??s Board of Supervisors has approved a surcharge on alcohol distribution to offset costs associated with problem drinking.
Acamprosate Reduces Relapse Risk
Acamprosate significantly reduces relapse risk in alcohol-dependent patients, according to a new research review.
FDA Warns Five E-Cigarette Companies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on marketing and safety to five makers of e-cigarettes.
Hazelden and NAADAC Partner to Train Clinicians on Co-Occurring Disorders
Hazelden and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) announced a new partnership to improve training for clinicians on co-occurring disorders.
Treatment Admissions Double for Older Adults
Substance-abuse treatment admissions for people 50 and older more than doubled between 1992 and 2008, corresponding to significant changes in their sociodemographic status.
Studies Shed Light on Breast Cancer and Alcohol Link
Two new studies examine why some women who drink alcohol are at higher risk for breast cancer, or recurrence of the disease, than others.
Longer Treatment Time Helps Struggling Smokers Quit
New research suggests patients who enter smoking cessation treatment but are unable to quit initially can achieve abstinence by the end of treatment if given enough time.
Montana Tackles Drunk Driving
After years of leading the nation in per capita traffic fatalities related to alcohol, Montana is beginning to get tough on drinking and driving.
Study Suggests Violence Fueled by Substance Abuse, Not Mental Illness
People who abuse alcohol or other drugs and people with mental illness and alcohol or other drug addictions have similar rates of perpetrating violent crime, according to research from Sweden and the U.K.
More Help from Medicare for Quitting Smoking
Smokers on Medicare who want to quit can now get up to eight sessions of counseling. Sessions will be free beginning in January under the new health care reform law.
FDA Mulls Restricting Access to Cough Medicines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing options to restrict access to cough medicine to reduce abuse.
U.S. Adult Smoking Rates Remain Level
About 20 percent of adult Americans still smoke, a rate that hasnâ??t changed significantly since 2004, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Older Adults Who Drink Moderately Live Longer, Study Says
Researchers found that moderate drinkers live longer than both non-drinkers and heavy drinkers, even when other health and demographic factors are considered.
Rally for Recovery! Online
Faces & Voices of Recovery launched a new web-based resource, Rally for Recovery! Online, where people can register the number of years they have been in recovery from addiction and find out about National Recovery Month events and rallies nationwide.
Smoking to 'Self-Medicate' May Increase Depression in Teens
Teenagers who smoke tobacco to 'feel better' may actually be at increased risk for depression.
Stigma Hinders Drug Users' Recovery, Report Finds
Referring to problem drug users as 'junkies' or 'addicts' can interfere with their recovery, according to a British review of research on stigma and drug use.
Study Finds Alcoholics Overrate Their Memory
Alcoholics overestimate their ability to remember things, according to a new French study.
CDC Says Youth Tobacco Use No Longer Declining
Youth tobacco use rates dropped between 2000 and 2006, but have leveled off since then, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Risk Factors for Painkiller Addiction Identified
Researchers have found four common risk factors among study participants addicted to opioid painkillers, and found evidence that genes could play a part in the addiction
Cigarette Smoke Harmful Even When Exposure is Low
New research from New York Presbyterian Hospital shows that even low exposure to tobacco smoke can cause permanent damage to lung tissue.
School-Based Interventions Can Reduce Teen Substance Use
New research from the United Kingdom shows that personality-based interventions can substantially reduce drug and alcohol use in teens.
Wall Street Traders Bullish on Marijuana, Prescription Drugs
In the high-flying '80s and '90s Wall Street employees were known as big cocaine users, but in these more sedate times investment professionals are turning to marijuana and prescription drugs to ease their stress.
New Calif. Law Takes Aim at Adults Who Let Kids Drink
California passed new legislation that holds adults legally accountable if they permit minors to drink in their homes.
CDC: Smoking in Movies Down, Further Restrictions Needed
Depictions of smoking in U.S. films decreased by half between 2005 and 2009, but more than 50 percent of PG-13 movies still show characters lighting up, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
NIDA to Launch National Drug Facts Week
Expanding on the success of its online Drug Facts Chat Day, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced it is launching National Drug Facts Week, a new national awareness week designed to bring together teens and scientific experts to discuss the facts about drug abuse.
CASA Report Warns Parents About Nexus of Drugs and Gangs in Schools; Students Less Concerned
American students are essentially split over the question of whether their school is 'drug free,' but students still cite drugs as a major problem facing people their age, according to a new survey of 12- to 17-year-olds from the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University.
ER Visits for Synthetic Marijuana on the Rise
An herb-and-chemical compound sold legally in the U.S. as incense is sending many of those who smoke it for its marijuana-like high to the hospital.
Drinking Regular Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk in Women
Women who drink five or more regular beers a week could nearly double their risk for psoriasis, a new study finds.
Drinking Regular Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk in Women
Women who drink five or more regular beers a week could nearly double their risk for psoriasis, a new study finds.
Mass. Approves Online Tracking of Prescription Painkillers
Massachusetts health officials approved a plan on Aug. 11 that will allow doctors and pharmacists to track narcotics prescriptions online -- a major step toward reducing â??doctor shoppingâ?? in patients addicted to prescription drugs, officials said.
Amphetamine Misuse Linked to Artery Damage in Young Adults
Young adults who misuse amphetamines have a three-fold risk for tears in the aorta -- the body's largest artery -- compared with nonusers.
Fewer Magazines Exposing Youth to Alcohol
Exposure to alcohol ads in magazines among youth fell 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY).
E-Cigarette Maker Halts Oregon Sales
A leading US manufacturer of e-cigarettes has agreed to halt sales in Oregon in response to a lawsuit.
SAMHSA Report Pinpoints Local Substance Use Problems Throughout U.S.
A new report shows that behavioral health problems affect every community throughout America - but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways. The report, based on a nationwide survey commissioned by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers detailed analyses of the substance use problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas.
Most Underage Drinkers Seen in ER Are Male
The majority of US emergency-room (ER) visits for underage drinking are made by males, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Canada Considers 'Decriminalization' for FAS Offenders
Canadian policymakers are debating whether to divert offenders with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) to specialized treatment programs or even to exempt them from incarceration altogether.
Drug and Alcohol Use Lower among Hispanic Americans, Survey Finds
Hispanic-American adults use drugs and alcohol less frequently than the general population, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationâ??s (SAMHSA's) National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Strict Enforcement of College Alcohol Policies Reduces Binge and Underage Drinking on Campus
Tough college alcohol policies reduce underage and binge drinking on campus without causing a compensatory rise in marijuana use, according to investigators at the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research (CeASAR) at Childrenâ??s Hospital Boston.