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Campaign Sounds Alarm about Misuse of Prescription Drugs Among Teens
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and representatives from 15 nationally recognized prevention, health professional and child advocacy organizations, are launching a new toolkit, "Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse." 11/12/2009

Special Offer for DVD 'Drugs: True Stories'
Complimentary copies of the DVD Drugs: True Stories are available for a limited time from Words Can Work®, the producers of the acclaimed DVD Alcohol: True Stories Hosted by Matt Damon. 11/10/2009

MADD Launches Program To Help Parents Influence Teen Alcohol Behavior
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Insurance have launched a multi-media program to give parents of high school students the communication tools they need to stop teen alcohol use. 11/05/2009

APIS: New Resource on State Underage Drinking Policies
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS), a project of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, announces its latest update of state-by-state alcohol policies. 10/27/2009

Va. 'Sticker Shock' Campaign Highlights Risks, Consequences of Giving Alcohol to Minors
A youth-led initiative from northern Virginia launched the regions' first Sticker Shock campaign to educate adults who might be tempted to purchase alcohol for minors. 10/21/2009

Oregon Partnership Launches Campaign Aimed at Old Navy Stores
Oregon Partnership has called for Old Navy stores to discontinue the sale of t-shirts with binge drinking messages. 10/15/2009

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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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