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For every $1 states spenddollar sign on substance misuse and addiction, 94 cents go to 'shovel up' the consequences instead of for treatment and prevention. TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS

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MADD: Tell Your Leaders to Co-Sponsor the Support 21 Act
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) wants you to urge your federal representatives to co-sponsor the Support 21 Act of 2009. 

CSPI: Tell Congress to Raise Beer Taxes, Not Lower Them
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) urges you to contact your legislator about raising beer taxes. 

Urge the NBA to Ban Courtside Liquor Ads
The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and dozens of health, youth advocacy, and other organizations are urging the National Basketball Association to reverse its decision to allow courtside hard-liquor advertisements and other alcohol promotions on team web sites, retail locations, and inside arenas. 

Marin: Tell Landmark Theatres to Stop Showing Alcohol Ads
Join the Marin Institute in calling on Landmark Theatres to reject on-screen alcohol advertising. 

MADD Urges You to Help Stop Underage Drinking
One of the most studied, most effective anti-drunk driving laws ever, the 21 minimum drinking age, is under attack. MADD is trying to get the word out about underage drinking and urges you to help.  

Nebraskans: Ask Governor Heineman to Uphold the Law: Classify Alcopops as Distilled Spirits
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (LCC) voted unanimously to approve a proposed rule to classify alcopops as beer rather than distilled spirits -- a decision that conflicts with Nebraska law. Now the LCC's ruling is in the hands of Governor Dave Heineman.