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Supreme Court Ruling Seen as Victory for Medical Marijuana
The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to review a lower court ruling that California's drug laws took precedent over federal law was seen as a victory for medical marijuana advocates. 12/03/2008

Community Asks Neb. Governor to Reverse 'Alcopops' Ruling
A community coalition is calling upon Nebraska's governor and attorney general to reconsider a ruling by the Liquor Control Commission that allows flavored malt beverages – a.k.a. 'alcopops' -- to be classified and taxed as beer rather than distilled spirits. 12/03/2008

Veterans Celebrate Sober Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, 13 veterans gathered at the Veteran Victory Farm in New Hampshire to give thanks and celebrate the holiday sober and among friends – a first for many of them after decades of battling addiction. 12/03/2008

FTC Throws Out Cigarette Tar and Nicotine Test
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will no longer depend on the Cambridge Filter Method to determine the tar and nicotine content of cigarettes. 12/02/2008

Women Smokers Risk Losing 14.5 Years from Life Span
Citing the fact that women smokers lose more than 14 years from their life span, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists urged women to quit smoking. 12/02/2008

Swiss Voters Approve Heroin Maintenance, Reject Marijuana Decriminalization
Voters in Switzerland say a program that allows opiate addicts to receive heroin from the government should continue, but they rejected a marijuana-decriminalization initiative. 12/02/2008

Coalition Seeks Action on Chronic Wisconsin Alcohol Problems
A group of Wisconsin health officials and civic leaders is calling for tougher alcohol regulations in a state notorious for heavy drinking. 12/01/2008

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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