ADAI News

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journals were recently received by the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment 9(3)
Contemporary Drug Problems 37(2)
European Addiction Research 16(4)
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse 19(4)
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions 10(3)
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 24(3)
SAMHSA News 18(4)

Seattle Times: Inside the Liquor Battle (I-1100 and I-1105)

This morning's Seattle Times has a front page article about the two Washington state liquor privatization initiatives:  Inside the liquor battle: Who'd win, who wouldn't. 

According to reporter Melissa Allison, thousands of small players, including wineries, breweries, and liquor store managers, fear for their livelihoods if I-1100 passes in November.  Additionally, about 930 state liquor distribution/store workers are expected to lose their jobs if either initiative passes.

The article says that most small businesses do not care if the state is pushed out of the liquor business; their primary concern is with the massive deregulation built into I-1100.  I-1105 keeps more of the current regulations in place, but could still negatively impact small grocers. 

Read more at the Seattle Times web site:  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012960050_liquor22.html

And find more articles, books, and other resources about the impact of privatization of alcohol in ADAI's Resource Brief on Privatization:  http://lib.adai.washington.edu/resourcebriefs/privatization.pdf

Marin Institute Report on the Dangers of Alcohol Privatization

Alcohol industry watchdog The Marin Institute released a new report "Control State Politics:  How Big Alcohol is Dismantling Regulation State by State."  The efforts of the alcohol industry to privatize sales are called one of the biggest potential threats to public health policy. 

The report describes the likely impact to states that privatize liquor sales, an issue under consideration in Washington and Virginia.  While the states may experience a short-term windfall, the report found that in the longer term, the states' loss of a reliable revenue stream, coupled with the inevitable increase in alcohol outlet density, consumption, and alcohol-related injuries and violence, will result in significant harm to the public's health and economic stability.

The report includes a Q&A about Washington State's two privatization initiatives: I-1100 and I-1105, both on the ballot this November.

Read the report and related documentation, including the Q&A about Washington's situation:  http://www.marininstitute.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=546&Itemid=15

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journals were recently received by the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

Addictive Behaviors 35(11)
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research 34(9)
Drug & Alcohol Review 29(5)
International Journal of Drug Policy 21(5)
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse 9(3)
Nicotine & Tobacco Research 12(9)

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Saturday, Sept. 25

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has teamed up with state and local law enforcement, government, public health, and community organizations to establish the first National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Americans across the country will be able to return unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medications at several participating locations in their communities in an effort to prevent prescription drug diversion and abuse. Between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, anyone from the community can anonymously return any unused prescription pills to authorities for free.

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is co-sponsored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; the Partnership for a Drug-Free America the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; the Federal of State Medical Boards; the National Association of Attorneys General; and the National Districts Attorneys Association.

Click here to find a collection site in your community.   More sites are being added every day, so check back if you don't find a nearby site.

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journals were recently received by the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

American Journal of Public Health 100(9)
Journal of Addiction Medicine 4(3)
Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs 71(5)
Substance Abuse 31(3)
Tobacco Control 19(4)

New Journals in the ADAI Library

These journals were recently received by the ADAI Library.  Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

Addiction 105(9)
Addiction Professional 8(4)
American Journal on Addictions 19(5)
Contemporary Drug Problems 37(1)
Counselor 11(4)
Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education 54(2)
Journal of Drug Issues 40(2)
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 39(2)

"Let's Draw the Line" Campaign against Underage Drinking

The Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (RUaD) is launching "Let's Draw the Line," a new campaign to help communities address underage drinking.  "Let's Draw the Line" will incorporate social media, online advertising, text messaging, Hispanic radio, and individual efforts to send the message that: 

* Providing alcohol to minors can cost you $5,000 and a year in jail.
* Alcohol advertising can encourage minors to drink. Washington has new rules to reduce youth exposure to outdoor ads in their communities.
* Community members can help ensure these rules are followed.

For organizations interested in participating, RUaD will provide:

1. Printed cards (4"x3") with campaign messages for handing out at events, and window clings (4"x5") for store windows and beer coolers to inform buyers of the penalties for providing to minors. 
2. Downloadable web banners in English and Spanish.
3. Radio scripts in English and Spanish

To get more information and materials for the campaign, email: [email protected]