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AMA Says Marijuana Has Medical Uses, Calls for More Research
Marijuana (cannabis) has been shown through limited research to have proven medical uses, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement that also urges the federal government to consider moving the drug out of Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to facilitate clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medications. 11/20/2009
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. 11/15/2009
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. 10/23/2009
Underage Facebook Members Exposed to Alcohol Ads, Promotions, Report Says
The Marin Institute is calling on Facebook to stop accepting paid ads for alcoholic beverages and to ban alcohol-related pages, applications and events, citing a study that found that alcohol-related content is reaching underage Facebook users despite company policies designed to prevent such marketing. 10/08/2009
DEA Letter Sparks Fears About Intimidation of Buprenorphine Docs
A recent letter from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to doctors certified to prescribe buprenorphine sparked concerns about intimidation and a perceived attempt to suppress the number of physicians prescribing the anti-opiate medication -- an impression that the Obama administration moved quickly to dispel. 10/01/2009
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