Fewer Magazines Exposing Youth to Alcohol

Exposure to alcohol ads in magazines among youth fell 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY).

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E-Cigarette Maker Halts Oregon Sales

A leading US manufacturer of e-cigarettes has agreed to halt sales in Oregon in response to a lawsuit.

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Most Underage Drinkers Seen in ER Are Male

The majority of US emergency-room (ER) visits for underage drinking are made by males, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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SAMHSA Report Pinpoints Local Substance Use Problems Throughout U.S.

A new report shows that behavioral health problems affect every community throughout America - but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways. The report, based on a nationwide survey commissioned by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers detailed analyses of the substance use problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas.

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Canada Considers 'Decriminalization' for FAS Offenders

Canadian policymakers are debating whether to divert offenders with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) to specialized treatment programs or even to exempt them from incarceration altogether.

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Strict Enforcement of College Alcohol Policies Reduces Binge and Underage Drinking on Campus

Tough college alcohol policies reduce underage and binge drinking on campus without causing a compensatory rise in marijuana use, according to investigators at the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research (CeASAR) at Children’s Hospital Boston.

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