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Studies: E-Cigarettes Popular, May Be Effective at Helping Smokers Quit
A new research study suggests that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may be more effective at helping smokers quit than nicotine patches or gum.
Helping Nurses Fight Addiction Also Helps Their Patients
The best way to manage substance abuse in nurses -- and safeguard patients -- is to help them beat addiction rather than punishing them for it, according to new research.
Obama Quit Smoking, First Lady Says
First Lady Michelle Obama says that her husband, President Barack Obama, has quit smoking.
Australian Panel Recommends Warning Labels for Alcohol
The Australian government should put warning labels on alcohol in conjunction with a broad public health campaign addressing alcohol use, according to an advisory panel.
Big Tobacco Stalls Statements on Tobacco's Health Dangers in Federal Lawsuit
As part of an ongoing lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice wants tobacco companies to issue public statements written by the department about the dangers of tobacco, but the companies in the suit want to edit them before they are filed.
Illinois 'Minorities' More Likely to Face Prison for Drug Crimes
An Illinois commission issued a report concluding that people of color facing low-level drug charges receive harsher and more frequent penalties than whites facing the same charges.
NYC Bans Smoking in Parks, on Beaches
New Yorkâ??s City Council approved a measure that prohibits smoking in city parks and on public beaches.
Study Links Private Alcohol Sales to More Deaths
A new study found a strong correlation between an increase in private liquor stores and alcohol-related deaths.
Watch 'Free The Bowl 2011' Winning Videos
Five young people were awarded prizes for their entertaining counter-beer ads at Free The Bowl World Premiere 2011 in San Rafael, California. The national competition drew 63 entries from 10 different states and all shared the same core message: seductive alcohol ads shown during TV sporting events, and especially during the Super Bowl, are inappropriate for millions of vulnerable young viewers who watch the event.
Drug Czar Issues 'Bath Salts' Warning
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued a nationwide warning about the dangers of legal synthetic drugs often marketed as bath salts -- while various states moved to ban them.
NFL Players: Injury, Pain, and Opioid Misuse
A new study performed by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis has found that players retired from the National Football League (NFL) are far more likely than the general population to use and misuse opioid painkillers.
N.D. Lawmakers Block Bill Banning Alcohol at Collegiate Sports Events
A North Dakota legislative proposal to ban alcohol at collegiate sporting events was killed in committee.
Ariz. to Tax Medical Marijuana
Arizona shortly will be collecting sales taxes on medical marijuana.
Bullying Linked to Depression and Substance Use in Girls
Although being a victim of bullying increases teen depression regardless of gender, a new study found it puts girls at additional risk for substance use.
Longevity Gender Gap in Europe Largely Due to Smoking
A recent review of mortality data from 30 European countries found smoking to be the prime reason women are outliving men.
U.K. Sets Minimum Price for Alcohol
The British government has set minimum prices for alcohol in an attempt to cut down on binge drinking and alcohol-related health problems, but critics said it will have little impact.
Arrest of Columbia Univ. Students Will Test N.Y.'s Reformed Rockefeller Laws
The December arrest and prosecution of five students at Columbia University for drug-dealing will put recent changes to New York's tough drug laws to the test.
NIDA: Drug Abuse Alters Brain Circuitry Long-Term
State-of-the-art brain imaging shows that changes in the brain's reward circuitry caused by substance abuse likely remain even after drug and alcohol use stop.
Obama Advocates Curbing Demand to Fight Drug Abuse
In a show hosted on YouTube, President Barack Obama said he saw drug abuse as a public health problem and that it should be treated as one, though he does not favor legalization.
New Performance Measures to Spread Use of Medications for Opioid, Alcohol Abuse
The Washington Circle, a policy group focused on improving substance abuse treatment, announced new performance measures for monitoring the use of medications designed to help patients end their dependence on opioids and alcohol.
N.D. Bill Would Ban Alcohol at College Sporting Events
A bill introduced in North Dakota would ban alcohol use and possession at college sports events where minors are present.
Mixing in Caffeine Doesn't Reduce Alcohol Impairment, Study Finds
Despite contrary marketing claims, high-caffeine energy drinks have little or no effect on the neuromotor impairment caused by alcohol.
FDA Loses Second Court Battle over E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lost another round in its battle to regulate electronic cigarettes as drug-delivery devices rather than as tobacco products.
N.Y. Considers E-Cigarette Ban
Lawmakers in New York have proposed a statewide ban on electronic cigarettes.
Anti-Nausea Drug Therapy Eases Alcohol Dependence for Some
New research suggests that an anti-nausea drug approved for fighting the effects of chemotherapy may help some alcoholics -- particularly those with a certain genetic variation -- cut back on their drinking.
FDA Warns Miss. Retailers for Selling Tobacco to Youth
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its first warning letters to Mississippi retailers for selling tobacco to minors.
Specialty 'Bath Salts' Linked to Hospitalizations, Suicides
Alarming numbers of people are ending up in emergency rooms and mental hospitals because of using "fake cocaine" -- a powder sold legally as bath salts.
Cocaine Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice
An experimental vaccine tested on mice appears to nullify the effects of cocaine addiction by keeping it from affecting the central nervous system.
Teens Who See More Tobacco Ads More Likely to Smoke
New research corroborates that teens exposed to tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, and are not simply more susceptible to advertising.
Teens Who See More Tobacco Ads More Likely to Smoke
New research corroborates that teens exposed to tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, and are not simply more susceptible to advertising.
CDC Report on Health Disparities: More Higher-Income, Educated People Binge Drink
In a first-of-its-kind report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed data on health disparities by race, ethnicity, income, and education.
CADCA's 2011 National Leadership Forum to Feature Kerlikowske and Koh
Nearly 3,000 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists will convene Feb. 7-10 near Wash., D.C., for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) annual National Leadership Forum. Headlining the conference are Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Howard Koh MD, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary of Health for the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, who will both provide keynote addresses during the National Leadership Plenary on Feb. 8.
Anti-Smoking Drugs Alter Brain to Curb Cravings, Two Studies Suggest
New research indicates smoking-cessation drugs may work by changing the way our brains react to seeing others smoke.
Nebraska Mulls Ban on Sponsored Drinking Games
To reduce drunk driving, Nebraska's Liquor Control Commission is considering a ban on drinking games sponsored by suppliers or bars.
More Scrutiny for Calif. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
California medical marijuana dispensaries are facing raids and tax audits from local and federal officials skeptical about their finances and their legitimacy.
Physician Substance Abuse Training 'Inadequate,' Experts Say
Doctors-to-be require a lot more training to address substance abuse than they currently receive, according to educators at Yale School of Medicine and other U.S. medical schools.
Experts Warn Chinese Tobacco Deaths Could Triple by 2030
Public health experts warn that deaths in China from tobacco-related illnesses may triple in the next 20 years if action isn't taken.
N.J. Senator Backs Treatment and Early-Release for Nonviolent Drug Offenders
New Jersey's nonviolent offenders with addiction disorders could be eligible for early release from prison -- with continued substance abuse treatment -- under proposed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak.
Possible FDA Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Haunts Brand Leader
Lorillard Inc., the third-largest tobacco maker in the U.S., depends on menthol cigarettes for about 90 percent of its sales and is fighting to stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from banning them.
FDA to Limit Acetaminophen in Prescription Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued strict new limits on a common ingredient in prescription painkillers.