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Bush Administration Opposes Federal Regulation of Tobacco
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt has informed a House leader that the Bush administration opposes a bill under consideration to allow federal health authorities to regulate tobacco products. 07/24/2008

All New York Addiction Treatment Centers Go Smoke-Free
New anti-smoking regulations that take effect this month for all addiction treatment centers in New York state have some center officials worried that the ban will dissuade some people with alcohol and drug problems from pursuing services. 07/24/2008

Enforcement Keeps Texas Needle Exchange Program Closed
A pilot needle exchange program in Bexar County, Texas, has not been able to operate since last year because of legal advisories issued by local and state prosecutors, and a case against three individuals who formerly distributed needles to addicts in San Antonio is not expected to be resolved until next year. 07/24/2008

Massachusetts May Outlaw Salvia
As state legislators in Massachusetts move toward a scheduled July 31 adjournment, sponsors of a bill that would outlaw the hallucinogenic herb salvia are hopeful that the measure will receive a floor vote before the session's end. 07/24/2008

Russian Officials Oppose Methadone Despite HIV Epidemic
Methadone treatment retains its share of detractors in most parts of the world, but criticism of the treatment for opiate addiction is perhaps most intense in Russia. 07/23/2008

Britain Could Consider Curbs on Alcohol Promotion
Public health officials in England have warned establishments that sell alcohol that their lackluster performance on voluntary guidelines to restrict alcohol promotions could lead to tougher laws on sales. 07/23/2008

Navajo Council Considering Smoking Ban in Public Spaces
The Navajo Nation Council this month is considering imposing a ban on use of commercial tobacco in public buildings and shared air spaces at outdoor events. 07/23/2008

Long Fight to Regulate Alcopops Faces Key Hearing in Nebraska
A Nebraska youth alcohol-prevention group has been grappling with state lawmakers, regulators and the alcohol industry for years to get alcopops classified as liquor, not beer, and the rollercoaster process will make a key stop on July 31 as the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission will hold a hearing on the classification issue.

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