Most in the public only view the term “addiction” in terms of illicit drugs and alcohol, but the recent spate of celebrity deaths connected to prescription drug abuse has begun to raise the public awareness of addiction to drugs other than illicit ones. Even so, the public and policymakers remain largely unaware of what [...]
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Being the federal policy representative for a state as large as California means keeping tabs on over fifty members of Congress. Fifty six, to be exact, many of which are high-profile and, to our benefit, many of which are committed to the cause of substance abuse treatment and prevention. This Congress, many have introduced legislation that [...] For the past year, health care reform has dominated the headlines and monopolized the time of Congress and the White House. Not since 9/11 has all of Washington been singularly focused on one issue. While the legislation going to conference between the House and Senate is over 1,900 pages, there are parts that apply [...] For several months, the advocacy community for addiction preven- tion and treatment has followed the review process that is examin- ing whether a merger between the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is in the best interests of research and the public. Both institutes are part [...] For several months, the advocacy community for addiction prevention and treatment has followed the review process that is examining whether a merger between the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is in the best interests of research and the public. Both institutes are part [...] In late September, President Obama made his long-awaited appointment of SAMHSA Administrator. His choice is Pamela Hyde, the Health and Human Services Secretary of New Mexico, who now awaits confirmation from the Senate. Rear Admiral Eric Broderick has filled in as acting SAMHSA administrator since the departure of Terry Cline, Ph.D., in the late summer [...] In many jurisdictions, a non-violent drug crime such as simple possession is a misdemeanor. First-time offenders rarely receive jail time. Yet a conviction for possession of a controlled substance could have a substantial impact on a young person’s future, especially if they have designs on attending college. The Higher Education Act (HEA) was signed [...] Needle exchange programs that run on state, local, and private dollars exist all over the country. There are currently over 200 programs in 14 states. Several major cities have needle exchange programs. In San Francisco, there is one operated by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. In Baltimore, one is run by the Baltimore City [...] Needle exchange programs that run on state, local, and private dollars exist all over the country. There are cur- rently over 200 programs in 14 states. Several major cities have needle exchange programs. For example, in San Francisco, there is one operated by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. But since 1989, the federal government [...] Many celebrities have entered politics. From actors (Ronald Reagan, Al Franken) to athletes (Steve Largent, J.C. Watts) to singers (Sonny Bono), Washington has seen its share. A little more rare is the celeb- rity’s spouse entering the policy arena. When Rep. Sonny Bono was untimely killed in a skiing accident in 1998, his wife Mary [...] |
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