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New Nationwide Report Estimates That 40 Percent Of Underage Drinkers Received Free Alcohol From Adults Over 21
Monday, September 1st, 2008Survey reveals that 650,000 underage drinkers in the past month were given alcohol by their parents or guardians
More than 40 percent of the nation’s estimated 10.8 million underage current drinkers (persons aged 12 to 20 who drank in the past 30 days) were provided free
Drug Treatment Programs Influenced By State Policies
Monday, September 1st, 2008State policies have a significant impact on the services performed by substance abuse treatment programs, and could play a key role in efforts to expand the use of research-based “comprehensive” treatment approaches, reports a study in the June issue of the Journal of
Lautenberg Measure To Help Reduce Repeat Drunk Driving Crashes Becomes Law, USA
Monday, September 1st, 2008Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced a measure he wrote to reduce drunk driving crashes and make our nation’s roads safer is now law. The measure will require states to change their laws so repeat drunk drivers will have ignition interlocks installed on their cars and
When Will It Be Time To Take Action On Alcohol?
Monday, September 1st, 2008The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) expressed disappointment that the Report from the Inquiry into the Alcohol Toll Reduction Bill from the Senate Community Affairs Committee (SCAC) recommended the Bill not be passed.
“The Committee expressed particular concern about the
Think About That Third (or Fourth) Drink
Monday, September 1st, 2008“Binge drinking” is a useful term that indicates an excessive, unhealthy and dangerous level of drinking. “Binge” drinkers aim to get drunk, often as quickly as possible. It is disappointing to see the term misused in the current debate over the new National
Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Or Drugs Are More Likely To Die Young, Pitt Study Finds
Monday, September 1st, 2008Teens who abuse alcohol or drugs are more likely to die in early adulthood, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh researchers published in the current issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health.
The study, the first in a sample of U.S. adolescents, found that
Updated SAMHSA Directory Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available
Monday, September 1st, 2008A new, updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2008
provides information on
Recovering Cocaine Addict In Support Of
Monday, September 1st, 2008Misuse and Addictions Week, an awareness week supported by the home office runs from June 23-30th. During this week treatment agencies have an open door policy allowing addiction-treatment providers, referrers and commissioeinrs along with the general public to learn what services are
Are British Youth Drinking And Bingeing More?
Monday, September 1st, 2008The UK Youth Alcohol Action plan was released in June - targeting alcohol use by underage drinkers. The report cites encouraging evidence:
11 to 15-year-olds drinking regularly has fallen (from 28% in 2001 to 21% in 2007). However, weekly unit consumption, increased from 5
Monday, September 1st, 2008
Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the Australian community. Alcohol providers are targeting young people in particular in advertising and media, and through providing an increasing array of attractive ready-to-drink mixed drinks. A major culture change is required to
