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2010-2011
                                                         
                                                    Tweets 2010 - 2011 School Year
    There are some terrific stories and research on this page, don't worry that they are from last year!


  • Look what Palm Beach County is doing! Xllnt party rules. http://t.co/iN0OE42 -- New Law Penalizes Open House Parties



  • Pill Mix-Ups Force Acetaminophen Product Recalls - in Public Health & Policy: http://t.co/0d4M5ee



  • Sober High Schools Have Been Wildly Successful. So Why are They Becoming Extinct? | The Fix: http://t.co/scBIw5E

  • Medical News: Obesity Fills In for Smoking as Major Killer - in Primary Care, Obesity from MedPage Today: http://t.co/zmjDCCg



  • How social pressure can affect what we remember Scientists track brain activity as false memories form: http://t.co/FtX0MH8

  • Medical News: Txt Msg Helps Smkrs Quit - in Primary Care, Smoking & Tobacco from MedPage Today: http://t.co/xyQfXOs

  • DisneyPixar The future isn't about doing just one thing and doing it well. It's about the challenge of doing/knowing many things and constantly
    growing.








  • Authorities Say Detroit a “Hotbed” For Opioids Sold in Other States | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/wkRX2ey

  • We knew this was coming: Synthetic Marijuana Makers Change Formulation to Evade DEA Ban | Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/LjTcuhG

  • Thank you, Nike Pulls “Dope” and “Get High” T-Shirts From Boston Window Display | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zY9vJ2L

  • A sad commentary: More NYC moms are using pot to unwind from parenthood - NYPOST.com http://t.co/CxchCCT

  • mom sues a Cornell University fraternity for hazing. Son dies with a .409 BAC while tied up. Shame on you Sigma Alpha Epsilon!



  • Medical News: Video Violence Keeps Kids Awake - in Pediatrics, General Pediatrics from MedPage Today: http://t.co/Qt27LMU

  • Newport Menthol Cigarette Ads Target African-American Students, Study Finds | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hUMtCEA

  • Treatment for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse Problems on the Rise | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/NlG8fEN

  • Addiction to Prescription Painkillers Fuels Wave of Pharmacy Robberies | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/i7mzwHs



  • eeeekkkk - don't know if this is a good business move! Lawn & Garden Co. Targets Medical Marijuana Market http://t.co/U0V3ysB

  • One-Quarter of Drivers in Single-Vehicle Crashes Test Positive for Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/knU1JJX

  • Mom's Smoking Affects Child's HDL Levels - in Cardiovascular, Dyslipidemia from MedPage Today: http://t.co/DvCjblA


  • Many Heavy Cocaine Users May Have Symptomless Heart Damage | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/cVsDDR6

  • House Committee Report Signals Concern About Prescription Drugs in the Military | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/WYFG1qP

  • Nike Refuses to Remove ‘Dope’ and ‘Get High’ T-Shirts From Boston Window Display | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Fbk8qiS

  • Obese Teen Girls Have More Than Double the Risk of High-Level Nicotine Addiction | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/dmEBrKo

  • Smoking May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence, Death - Harvard School of Public Health http://t.co/lnDkQcg

  • Jackass star dead drunk driving-more than 2x legal limit of alcohol was found in his body. Yes, he will be in Drugged & Dead presentation

  • Senators Call on FDA to Regulate Dissolvable Tobacco Products | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/RiYVBkr

  • Number of College Athletes Testing Positive for Marijuana Jumps | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/h8PX8PG


  • Smoking Tied to Worse Prostate Ca Survival - in Oncology/Hematology, Prostate Cancer from MedPage Today: http://t.co/QK0gwkC

  • Medical News: Cigarette Graphics Get Gory - in Primary Care, Smoking & Tobacco from MedPage Today: http://t.co/Ncdjfum

  • Peer-Based, On-Campus Programs Aim to Promote Culture of Recovery at College | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Tu9kwsb

  • Drunk Driving Risk Remains High Even When Driver is Just ‘Buzzed’ | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/6CoYIg6

  • Family and Friends Are Main Source of Misused Prescription Opioids, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/3xl2Cqh

  • States Look to Reduce Toll of Boating Accidents Caused by Drinking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/d84IVMu


  • Cocaine Inflicts 'Silent' Damage to the Heart - in Cardiovascular, CHF from MedPage Today: http://t.co/G0nHZfW

  • New Cigarette Labels Will Graphically Illustrate Consequences of Smoking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/T71Gpsu

  • Rise in Popularity of Synthetic Drugs in PA Leads to Jump in Drugged Driving Arrests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/2kIcGFX

  • Army Takes Steps to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xkGEJ3C

  • FDA Says Smoking Cessation Drug Can Lead to Heart Problems | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/lY89xth

  • Emergency Room Visits Rise for Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Young Men | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/RJ1vVRr

  • Army Takes Steps to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/tfYr9Pb

  • Lung Cancer Deaths in Women Decline - in Oncology/Hematology, Other Cancers from MedPage Today: http://t.co/71HM6Lo

  • Teens Drink Healthy, but Guzzle Soda, Too - in Primary Care, Exercise & Fitness from MedPage Today: http://t.co/d3wdyGI

  • Prescription Pill Use Among Teens Leads to Heroin Addiction, NJ Experts Testify | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/mvKKxWx

  • Here's an odd one: Gun Owners Twice as Likely to Binge Drink as Those Without Firearms | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/M51uOjQ

  • Alcoholism Drug Shows Promise in Three Danish Studies | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/EgAOccZ

  • Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Can Lead to Nicotine Dependence in Preteens | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zPj4YJO

  • Later Class Start Times in College Linked to Binge Drinking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/dcurjoC

  • Girls with ADHD More Likely Than Boys to Abuse Alcohol or Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/lo7Q74d

  • Washington State Court Allows Firing for Legal Use of Medical Marijuana | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/pi0Gpnx

  • Alcohol Use Among Top Causes of Disability in Young People Worldwide | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xEYDBOT

  • Nicotine’s Effect on Brain Cells Found to Explain Why Smokers Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking http://t.co/sLqi799

  • Preschool May Reduce Risk of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Later in Life, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/YXMSN92

  • Growing Alcohol Sales Defy Sluggish Economy | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/10TwFjE

  • Imaging Scans Show Daily Marijuana Use Can Have Negative Effect on Brain | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/jLjp4nR

  • Parents: Playground Bullies Often Grow into Abusive Adults - in Emergency Medicine, Domestic Violence: http://t.co/Wj8hge8

  • Alcohol Use Among Top Causes of Disability in Young People Worldwide | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/H6opHHG

  • CA Bill Would Ban Retailers From Selling Alcohol Through Self-Service Checkouts | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9IlggnE

  • Women Smokers At High Risk of Reduced Blood Flow to Legs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/FhRjiBy

  • Problem-Solving Therapy May Help Those Struggling with Depression and Substance Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/vD0kOVE

  • Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink and Use Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/1nQOfzW

  • Medical News: ADHD Increases Risk of Substance Use Disorders - in Pediatrics, ADHD/ADD from MedPage Today: http://t.co/IQaDYN2

  • North Carolina Outlaws Sales of K2 and Bath Salts | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/K479GEN

  • Two Senators Ask Government to Shut Down Website Selling Illegal Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/1jGnhYg

  • Father’s Smoking May Lead to Daughter’s Earlier Menopause | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/s9tyANi



  • World Health Organization Says Tobacco Will Kill Almost 6 Million This Year | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/pqm8Nnu

  • Study Finds ADHD Major Risk Factor for Developing Substance Use Disorders and Smoking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hxUuZOC

  • Push to Limit Hookah Bars Based on Health Concerns | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zNjoT2H

  • To Steer Teens Clear of Substance Abuse, Keep Them Moving, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/29wAg58

  • Georgia Approves Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/VJkOv3y

  • Medical News: Kids Who Sleep Less Gain More Weight - in Pediatrics, Obesity from MedPage Today http://t.co/vtjZOSY

  • Many New Jersey Parents Say Kids Get Alcohol and Prescription Drugs from Home | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/iZzwxXC

  • ‘Drunkorexia’ STILL a Concern on Some College Campuses | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/GYvdH21

  • Kansas Requires First-Time Drunk Drivers to Use Ignition Interlock Devices on Cars | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/GvXYCsR

  • Report Estimates Illicit Drug Use Costs U.S. Economy More Than $193 Billion Annually | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xi2fXIS

  • Senate Hearing Looks at Causes, Solutions for Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9HtGbfi

  • ‘Dissolvable’ Tobacco Products Test-Marketed in Denver | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/AjGMRBP

  • Study Warns of Dangers of Buying ‘Legal Highs’ Online | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Lug0E5a

  • Disney Dream Review: Non-Alcoholic Specialty Drinks - We are Disney junkies & are thrilled to share this: http://tinyurl.com/3gu9xws

  • Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Rise Among Women 50 and Older | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hMUB0PT

  • Smokers More Likely Than Nonsmokers to Die From Colon Cancer, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/ZgZLE5b

  • Laws About Involuntary Commitment for Substance Abuse Vary Widely Among States | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/OeZ9dPr

  • Long-Time Smoking Ups Risk of Breast, Other Cancers - in Meeting Coverage, ASCO from MedPage Today http://t.co/4Edt89w

  • FDA Recommends New Rules for Kids' Acetaminophen - in Washington-Watch, http://t.co/pODUXLO

  • Family History of Common Form of Alcoholism May Increase Sensitivity to Alcohol | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xKlNG6z

  • Study Finds Binge Drinking Associated with Impaired Memory in College Students | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/iBnovdE

  • More Older Adults Seek Treatment for Substance Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9s7e8qk

  • Report: ‘Spice’ Can Cause Long-Lasting Psychosis | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/nrZt53A

  • Texas House Passes Ban on Malt Liquor With Caffeine or Other Stimulants | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/AxmGxOB

  • Medical News: APA: Computers and Video Games Cut into Kids' Sleep - in Meeting Coverage, APA MedPage Today http://t.co/4FtSCan

  • Medical News: No Higher Cardio Risk With ADHD Drugs - in Pediatrics, ADHD/ADD from MedPage Today http://t.co/gQVUDjm

  • Risk of Alcohol Abuse Rises After Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hZvKTAw

  • Snus: New Form of Smokeless Tobacco Courts Controversy | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/g57fNOK

  • Letting teen drink under parent's watch backfires - Health - Kids and parenting - msnbc.com http://t.co/PNgiswz

  • Ohio Doctor Convicted of Illegal Distribution of Prescription Painkillers | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/x5snAPV

  • Veterans’ Program Integrating Smoking Cessation With PTSD Treatment Expands | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/geaV218

  • Teen Drinking Linked With Increased Recreational Computer Time | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/mKD0ofa

  • Several States Take Another Look at Medical Marijuana Laws | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/X2sGf2l

  • Bears player's suicide note: "Give my brain to the NFL Brain Bank" - MedPage Today Blogs - 26305 http://t.co/rrvMq1I

  • African American Smokers Much More Likely Than Caucasians to Use Tobacco Quitline | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/L6xaaY2

  • Florida “Pill Mill” Bill Passes House and Senate; Governor Plans to Sign Measure | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/DTmGMgn

  • Oklahoma Bill Would Make Legal Alcohol Limit for Boaters Same as for Motorists | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/yfHu1RH


  • African American Smokers Much More Likely Than Caucasians to Use Tobacco Quitline | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/L6xaaY2

  • Tobacco-Free Policies May Reduce Completion Rates at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.
    co/hUnTJpS

  • Hazelden Learn about wet house for dealing with chronic alcoholics. Sat/Sun 7:30am ET on Sanjay Gupta, MD http://bit.ly/kswrs5
2010-2011 School Year News For Your Classroom Tweets w/expanded editions

News For Your Classroom - Expanded Edition 2E

To Purchase this edition only 2E-

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports French study-moderate drinkers have less heart risk due to lifestyle, not alcohol alone.
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v64/n6/abs/ejcn201061a.html
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2010/05/19/study-challenges-notion-that-moderate-drinking-
protects-the-heart.html

Journal Brain reports a 2nd study shows Ecstasy use is depressing Serotonin transporter in the cerebral cortex.
http://brain.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/awq103v1?
maxtoshow=&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=1&author1=kish&andorexacttitle=and&andorexacttitleabs=and&andorexactfulltext=and&searc
hid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2010/18/c4638.html

Dr. Lee@Hazelden: Did you know that outside of marijuana, teenagers abuse prescription medications more than any other illegal substance?
http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/0510rmdrlee.page


News For Your Classroom Episode #4

QuitNet found that online social connections are helping people quit smoking when using cessation website.
http://www.meyouhealth.com/news/healthy-behaviors/online-social-connections-helped-smokers-quit-study-says/
http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/AJPH.2009.165449v1

Am. Heart Assoc. finds the 13 states w/o indoor smoking bans could drop thousands of heart attacks & millions of $ would be saved.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/18000-fewer-heart-attacks.html
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3057695

SAMHSA: Memorial Day weekend-youth alcohol ER visits up 11%-577 daily for alcohol & 199 daily for combined use drugs&alcohol.
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1005283952.aspx
http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2010/youth-er-visits-for-alcohol.html


News For Your Classroom Episode #3

UCLA: small study-sensitivity to the dopamine reward system of the teen brain makes it more prone to risk taking & reward seeking.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/teens-may-be-more-sensitive.html
http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/v13/n6/abs/nn.2558.html

SAMHSA: Memorial Day weekend-youth alcohol ER visits up 11%-577 daily for alcohol & 199 daily for combined use drugs&alcohol.
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1005283952.aspx
http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2010/youth-er-visits-for-alcohol.html

SAMHSA study shows Asians born in the U.S. more likely to use drugs and alcohol than Asians born outside the US.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/all-asian-americans-not.html
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1005192854.aspx

SAMHSA study shows that Japanese Americans 3x’s more likely to use illicit drugs than families from India.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/all-asian-americans-not.html
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1005192854.aspx

SAMHSA study shows that Asian American binge drinking patterns vary by country and birth place w/ Korean highest.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/all-asian-americans-not.html
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1005192854.aspx

A small study from Geneva, Switz. Electronic Cigarettes used to quit smoking helpful, but urgent studies needed for toxicity.
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/231/abstract
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/e-cigarettes-some-help-in.html



News For Your Classroom 1E- Expanded Edition (subscription service)

To purchase this edition only 1E

NIAAA director “naltrexone works better in early stages of alcoholism during the reward craving phase instead of the relief craving phase”
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/genes-help-determine-brain.html

Molecular Psychiatry article shows genetic differences affect the brain’s response to alcohol abuse drugs.
http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/mp201056a.html
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/genes-help-determine-brain.html

Molecular Psychiatry teaches not all brains respond to alcohol the same way. Genetic differences determine the brains reward mechanism.
http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/mp201056a.html
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/genes-help-determine-brain.html



News For Your Classroom Episode #2

Large Finnish study-substantial connection between prenatal smoking & child use of psychotropic drugs esp. ADHD, antidepressants & addition treatment.
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/638749.html
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2010/psychiatric-problems-more.html

Canadian study shows high percentages of Hookah smokers also use marijuana & binge drink coupled w/ mistaken belief of safety.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pulmonology/Smoking/20012?
utm_content=GroupCL&utm_medium=email&impressionId=1273554403478&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_source=mSpoke&user
id=611

The Am. Academy of Pediatricians recommends doctors screen all young patients for alcohol use due to delicate nature of brain
development.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2010/all-kids-should-be-screened.html

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                                                    Tweets 2010 - 2011 School Year


  • Look what Palm Beach County is doing! Xllnt party rules. http://t.co/iN0OE42 -- New Law Penalizes Open House Parties



  • Pill Mix-Ups Force Acetaminophen Product Recalls - in Public Health & Policy: http://t.co/0d4M5ee



  • Sober High Schools Have Been Wildly Successful. So Why are They Becoming Extinct? | The Fix: http://t.co/scBIw5E

  • Medical News: Obesity Fills In for Smoking as Major Killer - in Primary Care, Obesity from MedPage Today: http://t.co/zmjDCCg



  • How social pressure can affect what we remember Scientists track brain activity as false memories form: http://t.co/FtX0MH8

  • Medical News: Txt Msg Helps Smkrs Quit - in Primary Care, Smoking & Tobacco from MedPage Today: http://t.co/xyQfXOs

  • DisneyPixar The future isn't about doing just one thing and doing it well. It's about the challenge of doing/knowing many things and constantly growing.








  • Authorities Say Detroit a “Hotbed” For Opioids Sold in Other States | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/wkRX2ey

  • We knew this was coming: Synthetic Marijuana Makers Change Formulation to Evade DEA Ban | Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/LjTcuhG

  • Thank you, Nike Pulls “Dope” and “Get High” T-Shirts From Boston Window Display | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zY9vJ2L

  • A sad commentary: More NYC moms are using pot to unwind from parenthood - NYPOST.com http://t.co/CxchCCT

  • mom sues a Cornell University fraternity for hazing. Son dies with a .409 BAC while tied up. Shame on you Sigma Alpha Epsilon!



  • Medical News: Video Violence Keeps Kids Awake - in Pediatrics, General Pediatrics from MedPage Today: http://t.co/Qt27LMU

  • Newport Menthol Cigarette Ads Target African-American Students, Study Finds | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hUMtCEA

  • Treatment for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse Problems on the Rise | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/NlG8fEN

  • Addiction to Prescription Painkillers Fuels Wave of Pharmacy Robberies | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/i7mzwHs



  • eeeekkkk - don't know if this is a good business move! Lawn & Garden Co. Targets Medical Marijuana Market http://t.co/U0V3ysB

  • One-Quarter of Drivers in Single-Vehicle Crashes Test Positive for Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/knU1JJX

  • Mom's Smoking Affects Child's HDL Levels - in Cardiovascular, Dyslipidemia from MedPage Today: http://t.co/DvCjblA


  • Many Heavy Cocaine Users May Have Symptomless Heart Damage | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/cVsDDR6

  • House Committee Report Signals Concern About Prescription Drugs in the Military | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/WYFG1qP

  • Nike Refuses to Remove ‘Dope’ and ‘Get High’ T-Shirts From Boston Window Display | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Fbk8qiS

  • Obese Teen Girls Have More Than Double the Risk of High-Level Nicotine Addiction | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/dmEBrKo

  • Smoking May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence, Death - Harvard School of Public Health http://t.co/lnDkQcg

  • Jackass star dead drunk driving-more than 2x legal limit of alcohol was found in his body. Yes, he will be in Drugged & Dead presentation

  • Senators Call on FDA to Regulate Dissolvable Tobacco Products | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/RiYVBkr

  • Number of College Athletes Testing Positive for Marijuana Jumps | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/h8PX8PG


  • Smoking Tied to Worse Prostate Ca Survival - in Oncology/Hematology, Prostate Cancer from MedPage Today: http://t.co/QK0gwkC

  • Medical News: Cigarette Graphics Get Gory - in Primary Care, Smoking & Tobacco from MedPage Today: http://t.co/Ncdjfum

  • Peer-Based, On-Campus Programs Aim to Promote Culture of Recovery at College | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Tu9kwsb

  • Drunk Driving Risk Remains High Even When Driver is Just ‘Buzzed’ | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/6CoYIg6

  • Family and Friends Are Main Source of Misused Prescription Opioids, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/3xl2Cqh

  • States Look to Reduce Toll of Boating Accidents Caused by Drinking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/d84IVMu


  • Cocaine Inflicts 'Silent' Damage to the Heart - in Cardiovascular, CHF from MedPage Today: http://t.co/G0nHZfW

  • New Cigarette Labels Will Graphically Illustrate Consequences of Smoking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/T71Gpsu

  • Rise in Popularity of Synthetic Drugs in PA Leads to Jump in Drugged Driving Arrests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/2kIcGFX

  • Army Takes Steps to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xkGEJ3C

  • FDA Says Smoking Cessation Drug Can Lead to Heart Problems | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/lY89xth

  • Emergency Room Visits Rise for Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Young Men | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/RJ1vVRr

  • Army Takes Steps to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/tfYr9Pb

  • Lung Cancer Deaths in Women Decline - in Oncology/Hematology, Other Cancers from MedPage Today: http://t.co/71HM6Lo

  • Teens Drink Healthy, but Guzzle Soda, Too - in Primary Care, Exercise & Fitness from MedPage Today: http://t.co/d3wdyGI

  • Prescription Pill Use Among Teens Leads to Heroin Addiction, NJ Experts Testify | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/mvKKxWx

  • Here's an odd one: Gun Owners Twice as Likely to Binge Drink as Those Without Firearms | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/M51uOjQ

  • Alcoholism Drug Shows Promise in Three Danish Studies | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/EgAOccZ

  • Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Can Lead to Nicotine Dependence in Preteens | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zPj4YJO

  • Later Class Start Times in College Linked to Binge Drinking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/dcurjoC

  • Girls with ADHD More Likely Than Boys to Abuse Alcohol or Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/lo7Q74d

  • Washington State Court Allows Firing for Legal Use of Medical Marijuana | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/pi0Gpnx

  • Alcohol Use Among Top Causes of Disability in Young People Worldwide | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xEYDBOT

  • Nicotine’s Effect on Brain Cells Found to Explain Why Smokers Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking http://t.co/sLqi799

  • Preschool May Reduce Risk of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Later in Life, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/YXMSN92

  • Growing Alcohol Sales Defy Sluggish Economy | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/10TwFjE

  • Imaging Scans Show Daily Marijuana Use Can Have Negative Effect on Brain | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/jLjp4nR

  • Parents: Playground Bullies Often Grow into Abusive Adults - in Emergency Medicine, Domestic Violence: http://t.co/Wj8hge8

  • Alcohol Use Among Top Causes of Disability in Young People Worldwide | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/H6opHHG

  • CA Bill Would Ban Retailers From Selling Alcohol Through Self-Service Checkouts | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9IlggnE

  • Women Smokers At High Risk of Reduced Blood Flow to Legs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/FhRjiBy

  • Problem-Solving Therapy May Help Those Struggling with Depression and Substance Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/vD0kOVE

  • Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Teens More Likely to Smoke, Drink and Use Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/1nQOfzW

  • Medical News: ADHD Increases Risk of Substance Use Disorders - in Pediatrics, ADHD/ADD from MedPage Today: http://t.co/IQaDYN2

  • North Carolina Outlaws Sales of K2 and Bath Salts | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/K479GEN

  • Two Senators Ask Government to Shut Down Website Selling Illegal Drugs | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/1jGnhYg

  • Father’s Smoking May Lead to Daughter’s Earlier Menopause | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/s9tyANi



  • World Health Organization Says Tobacco Will Kill Almost 6 Million This Year | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/pqm8Nnu

  • Study Finds ADHD Major Risk Factor for Developing Substance Use Disorders and Smoking | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hxUuZOC

  • Push to Limit Hookah Bars Based on Health Concerns | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/zNjoT2H

  • To Steer Teens Clear of Substance Abuse, Keep Them Moving, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/29wAg58

  • Georgia Approves Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/VJkOv3y

  • Medical News: Kids Who Sleep Less Gain More Weight - in Pediatrics, Obesity from MedPage Today http://t.co/vtjZOSY

  • Many New Jersey Parents Say Kids Get Alcohol and Prescription Drugs from Home | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/iZzwxXC

  • ‘Drunkorexia’ STILL a Concern on Some College Campuses | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/GYvdH21

  • Kansas Requires First-Time Drunk Drivers to Use Ignition Interlock Devices on Cars | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/GvXYCsR

  • Report Estimates Illicit Drug Use Costs U.S. Economy More Than $193 Billion Annually | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xi2fXIS

  • Senate Hearing Looks at Causes, Solutions for Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9HtGbfi

  • ‘Dissolvable’ Tobacco Products Test-Marketed in Denver | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/AjGMRBP

  • Study Warns of Dangers of Buying ‘Legal Highs’ Online | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/Lug0E5a

  • Disney Dream Review: Non-Alcoholic Specialty Drinks - We are Disney junkies & are thrilled to share this: http://tinyurl.com/3gu9xws

  • Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Rise Among Women 50 and Older | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hMUB0PT

  • Smokers More Likely Than Nonsmokers to Die From Colon Cancer, Study Suggests | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/ZgZLE5b

  • Laws About Involuntary Commitment for Substance Abuse Vary Widely Among States | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/OeZ9dPr

  • Long-Time Smoking Ups Risk of Breast, Other Cancers - in Meeting Coverage, ASCO from MedPage Today http://t.co/4Edt89w

  • FDA Recommends New Rules for Kids' Acetaminophen - in Washington-Watch, http://t.co/pODUXLO

  • Family History of Common Form of Alcoholism May Increase Sensitivity to Alcohol | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/xKlNG6z

  • Study Finds Binge Drinking Associated with Impaired Memory in College Students | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/iBnovdE

  • More Older Adults Seek Treatment for Substance Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/9s7e8qk

  • Report: ‘Spice’ Can Cause Long-Lasting Psychosis | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/nrZt53A

  • Texas House Passes Ban on Malt Liquor With Caffeine or Other Stimulants | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/AxmGxOB

  • Medical News: APA: Computers and Video Games Cut into Kids' Sleep - in Meeting Coverage, APA MedPage Today http://t.co/4FtSCan

  • Medical News: No Higher Cardio Risk With ADHD Drugs - in Pediatrics, ADHD/ADD from MedPage Today http://t.co/gQVUDjm

  • Risk of Alcohol Abuse Rises After Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hZvKTAw

  • Snus: New Form of Smokeless Tobacco Courts Controversy | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/g57fNOK

  • Letting teen drink under parent's watch backfires - Health - Kids and parenting - msnbc.com http://t.co/PNgiswz

  • Ohio Doctor Convicted of Illegal Distribution of Prescription Painkillers | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/x5snAPV

  • Veterans’ Program Integrating Smoking Cessation With PTSD Treatment Expands | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/geaV218

  • Teen Drinking Linked With Increased Recreational Computer Time | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/mKD0ofa

  • Several States Take Another Look at Medical Marijuana Laws | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/X2sGf2l

  • Bears player's suicide note: "Give my brain to the NFL Brain Bank" - MedPage Today Blogs - 26305 http://t.co/rrvMq1I

  • African American Smokers Much More Likely Than Caucasians to Use Tobacco Quitline | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/L6xaaY2

  • Florida “Pill Mill” Bill Passes House and Senate; Governor Plans to Sign Measure | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/DTmGMgn

  • Oklahoma Bill Would Make Legal Alcohol Limit for Boaters Same as for Motorists | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/yfHu1RH


  • African American Smokers Much More Likely Than Caucasians to Use Tobacco Quitline | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/L6xaaY2

  • Tobacco-Free Policies May Reduce Completion Rates at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers | The Partnership at Drugfree.org http://t.co/hUnTJpS

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