Free Continuing Education Credits
Read the October 2009 issue of the Treatment Practitioner's Research Bulletin, a free e-publication written by practitioners for practitioners. Take the test and immediately receive your downloadable certificate for 1.0 CEUs.

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Senate to Mark Up Criminal Justice Policy Panel Bill
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is set to mark up a bill that calls for a comprehensive review of U.S. crime and drug-control policy, but the measure is expected to get a rough reception from a leading Republican lawmaker who would like to sharply limit the scope of the review.

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Part 2: The Role of Medication in Substance Use Treatment
Part 2 of this free online course for addiction treatment counselors is now available. Part 2 focuses on the primary roles of medication in addiction treatment, examining in detail medications that are used in the detoxification, maintenance, and stabilization of substance use disorders. Designated for 1.0 CEU.

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Drug Czar Urges Police to Advocate Against Legalization
White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske's thinking about drug addiction has moved from disdain to enlightenment over the past decade, but the former police chief views drug legalization as a "non-starter" and is urging law-enforcement officials to speak out against the idea.

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AMA Calls for More Research into Medical Use of Marijuana
The federal government should consider moving marijuana out of Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to facilitate clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medications, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement.

  

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