Legal and Political Issues
Substance abuse-related legislative measures and political issues, policy changes and more.
Anti-Drinking Campaign Ads May Backfire
Anti-drinking advertising campaigns that show young people in drunken incidents, being thrown out of club, being helped home or passing out in public could be "catastrophically misconceived" according to researchers in the United Kingdom.
Anti-drinking advertising campaigns that show young people in drunken incidents, being thrown out of club, being helped home or passing out in public could be "catastrophically misconceived" according to researchers in the United Kingdom.
Booze Ads Dwarf 'Responsibility' Advertising
Underage youth are 239 times more likely to view advertisements selling alcohol than a "responsibility" ad designed to educate about the dangers of underage drinking, according to a new report by Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at Georgetown University.
Underage youth are 239 times more likely to view advertisements selling alcohol than a "responsibility" ad designed to educate about the dangers of underage drinking, according to a new report by Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at Georgetown University.
Housing for Alcoholics Saves Tax Dollars
At first glance, Seattle's project to provide subsidized apartments for homeless alcoholics to give them a safe place to drink appears to be a colossal waste of the taxpayers' money, but the reality is it is saving the city millions a year in other social services costs.
At first glance, Seattle's project to provide subsidized apartments for homeless alcoholics to give them a safe place to drink appears to be a colossal waste of the taxpayers' money, but the reality is it is saving the city millions a year in other social services costs.
Bars, Not Liquor Stores, Linked to Heavy Drinking
Traditionally, the number of liquor stores in a community is a sign of excessive alcohol consumption, but a new California study found that bars and nightclubs, not package stores, are linked to heavy drinking in adults who live in the neighborhood.
Traditionally, the number of liquor stores in a community is a sign of excessive alcohol consumption, but a new California study found that bars and nightclubs, not package stores, are linked to heavy drinking in adults who live in the neighborhood.
Youth Not Targeted by Ads, Study Reports
Despite other studies to the contrary, new research at Penn State University found that alcohol beverage ads in magazine are not targeted at underage drinkers, but at the young adult market instead.
Despite other studies to the contrary, new research at Penn State University found that alcohol beverage ads in magazine are not targeted at underage drinkers, but at the young adult market instead.
Another Study Shows That 'Drug Court' Works
A study by the Center for Court Innovation of New York's drug court system shows that offenders who are sent to court-order treatment programs, rather than jail or prison, are much less likely to commit future crimes.
A study by the Center for Court Innovation of New York's drug court system shows that offenders who are sent to court-order treatment programs, rather than jail or prison, are much less likely to commit future crimes.
New Law Protects Home Buyers from Meth Labs
A new Oklahoma law will protect unspecting home buyers from purchasing a home where a methamphetamine lab has been in operation -- forcing the seller of the property to clean up any contamination before the sale.
A new Oklahoma law will protect unspecting home buyers from purchasing a home where a methamphetamine lab has been in operation -- forcing the seller of the property to clean up any contamination before the sale.
Treatment in Correctional Facilities
Only 40 percent of the nation's 7,564 adult and juvenile facilities offer substance abuse treatment to inmates and residents.
Only 40 percent of the nation's 7,564 adult and juvenile facilities offer substance abuse treatment to inmates and residents.
Checkpoints Okay for Drunks, Not Drugs
The Massachusetts Supreme Court has ruled that police can continue to use checkpoint roadblocks to prevent drunk driving, but cannot search for illegal drugs.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court has ruled that police can continue to use checkpoint roadblocks to prevent drunk driving, but cannot search for illegal drugs.
A.A. in Cyberspace - The Future
A revealing insight into the future of online recovery given by Dennis M. at the A.A. International Convention in Minneapolis, Saturday, July 1, 2000.
A revealing insight into the future of online recovery given by Dennis M. at the A.A. International Convention in Minneapolis, Saturday, July 1, 2000.
A Call for Unity
Those with different approaches to recovery are so busy jousting with each other, they sometimes forget they are actually fighting side-by-side to slay the same dragon.
Those with different approaches to recovery are so busy jousting with each other, they sometimes forget they are actually fighting side-by-side to slay the same dragon.
'Sniffer' a Violation of Privacy?
A new electronic device designed to help law enforcement officers keep drunk drivers off the road, faces possible Fourth Amendment challenge.
A new electronic device designed to help law enforcement officers keep drunk drivers off the road, faces possible Fourth Amendment challenge.
The White Face of 12 Step Groups
The sooner we let go of the myth of perpetual powerlessness, the sooner our groups will reflect true diversity.
The sooner we let go of the myth of perpetual powerlessness, the sooner our groups will reflect true diversity.
Treatment Spending Shrinks
Taxpayers are paying more and private insurance companies are paying less for mental health and substance abuse treatment in the United States.
Taxpayers are paying more and private insurance companies are paying less for mental health and substance abuse treatment in the United States.
Tough Year for Drunk Drivers
The Year 2000 was generally a tough year for drunk drivers and important one for those who advocate stiff restrictions and greater penalties.
The Year 2000 was generally a tough year for drunk drivers and important one for those who advocate stiff restrictions and greater penalties.
Super Bowl Booze Ads Target Kids
The beer commercials shown during the Super Bowl have prompted protests because some groups say they target underaged drinkers.
The beer commercials shown during the Super Bowl have prompted protests because some groups say they target underaged drinkers.
Deception In Reporting About Alcohol's Benefits
Most individuals, even health professionals, do not take the time to check out the accuracy of the reports, so they go unchallenged, June Russel says. Often it is not revealed that the study was funded by the alcohol industry.
Most individuals, even health professionals, do not take the time to check out the accuracy of the reports, so they go unchallenged, June Russel says. Often it is not revealed that the study was funded by the alcohol industry.
60 Year Sentence!
North Carolina finally took repeat DUI offender Melissa Marvin off the road, but it's a bit too late for four New Jersey teens.
North Carolina finally took repeat DUI offender Melissa Marvin off the road, but it's a bit too late for four New Jersey teens.
Not in My Neighborhood!
When residents of an upscale Fayetteville NC neighborhood learned that a group home for recovering addicts was being planned for their neighborhood, they reacted quickly and angrily.
When residents of an upscale Fayetteville NC neighborhood learned that a group home for recovering addicts was being planned for their neighborhood, they reacted quickly and angrily.