News Articles Apr 4, 2008 10:00:04 PDT
Methadone Blamed for Rising Drug Poisoning Deaths
Overdoses of methadone prescribed as a pain medication are the biggest reason for a spike in poisoning deaths in the U.S. in recent years.
Apr 4, 2008 10:00:00 PDT
Bills to Lower Drinking Age Filed in Seven States
Seven U.S. states are considering legislation that would lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 either for all residents or for members of the military.
Apr 4, 2008 9:57:03 PDT
Researchers Find Lingering Memory Problems Related to Binge Drinking
U.K. researchers say that teens who binge drinking can suffer from memory impairment even days after they stop drinking alcohol.
Apr 4, 2008 9:40:56 PDT
'Light' Cigarettes Class Action Suit Snuffed by Appeals Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City has overturned the certification of a class-action lawsuit charging tobacco companies with deceptive marketing of so-called 'light' cigarettes.
Apr 3, 2008 6:42:18 PDT
House Committee Approves FDA Tobacco Bill
In a major victory for stop-smoking advocates, the House Energy and Commerce Committee cleared a bill giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products.
Apr 3, 2008 6:39:47 PDT
People with Certain Genes Face Greater Risk of Addiction, Cancer
A trio of research teams has concluded that individuals with certain genetic markers are more likely to get addicted to cigarettes and up to 80 percent more likely to get lung cancer than other smokers.
Apr 3, 2008 6:31:39 PDT
Va. Ban on Alcohol Ads in School Newspapers Voided
The state of Virginia cannot ban student newspapers from accepting alcohol ads, a federal judge has ruled.
Apr 3, 2008 5:44:00 PDT
Israeli Anti-Drug Ads Say Marijuana Smokers Aid Terrorists
If you're smoking marijuana in Israel you are helping terrorists like Hezbollah who want to destroy the Jewish state, according to a new ad campaign.
Apr 2, 2008 12:57:52 PDT
Help Stop NCAA Alcohol Advertising
The Campaign for Alcohol-Free Sports TV (a project of the Center for Science in the Public Interest) needs your help in stopping alcohol advertising during NCAA sports.
Apr 2, 2008 8:50:00 PDT
FDA Tobacco Bill Picks Up More Support
A bill giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco products has been amended to make it more palatable to the tobacco industry, improving the odds that the measure will win passage in Congress.
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