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MADD: New Data Shows Disturbing Number of Repeat Drunk Drivers on America's Roadways
New government data compiled from states illustrate an alarming trend: nationally, an estimated two million three-time or more and 400,000 five-time or more drunk driving offenders are sharing our roadways at any given time. 12/02/2008

Reclaiming Futures Launches Blog Dedicated to Juvenile Justice/Teens Struggling with Substance Abuse
Reclaiming Futures has launched the first national blog dedicated to the topic of teens in the juvenile justice system struggling with drug and alcohol use. 11/26/2008

Nickel a Drink to Save State Budgets
Public health advocates are calling on policymakers around the nation to follow the lead of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to help fund ailing state budgets through higher alcohol taxes. 11/09/2008

NECAPT Accepting Nominations for 2009 Service to Science Initiative
The Northeast Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (NECAPT) is calling for nominations to its Service to Science Program. 11/03/2008

Don't Get Fooled Again By Proposition 5
Proposition 5 will not help Californians find community-based alternatives to deal with their dire drug problem, but will instead make matters much worse, writes Douglas Marlowe. 10/31/2008
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Prop. 5 the Right Path for California
California's closely watched Proposition 5 'saves lives, money and human potential' and should be approved by state voters, according to longtime addiction recovery advocate Johnny Allem. 10/29/2008
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Ramstad Seen as Possible Obama Drug Czar
As President-elect Barack Obama's transition team gathers steam, word is leaking out that recently retired Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-Minn.) -- a strong advocate for addiction treatment and recovery -- could be in the running for the position of Obama's "drug czar."

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