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National Panel Examines State Alcohol and Drug Systems
A diverse panel led by former Massachusetts governor Michael S. Dukakis will begin determining which state organizational and financial structures most effectively support policies to prevent and treat substance-use problems.
Advocates Join Forces to Pursue Calif. Tobacco Tax Initiative for November 2006
Advocates join forces to place one proposal on California's November 2006 ballot that would provide critical funding to keep emergency rooms open, provide health insurance for children, expand nursing education, and reduce smoking.
Spitzer Condemns Tobacco Promotion Encouraging Binge Drinking
New York State Attorney General Spitzer calls upon R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to immediately cancel a cigarette promotion that encourages binge drinking by young adults.
Action Alert: Call on Congress to Increase Alcohol Taxes
The Center for Science in the Public Interest asks that you contact your legislators and send the message that you support an alcohol tax increase.
Alcohol Tax Hikes Prove Popular in New Poll
Seventy-one percent of Americans support a five cent per drink increase in federal alcohol taxes, according to new survey research commissioned by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Drug Strategies Publishes Guide to Bridging the Drug Treatment Gap in the Juvenile Justice System
The new guide examines the critical gap in drug treatment, identifies the key elements of an effective treatment program and profiles 12 successful programs.
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