JT Daily News: Marin Institute, Alcohol Industry Watchdog, Changes Name to "Alcohol Justice"

Daily News July 27, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Marin Institute, Alcohol Industry Watchdog, Changes Name to "Alcohol Justice" The Marin Institute, which organizes campaigns to reduce alcohol-related harm, announced it has changed its name to "Alcohol Justice." The organization said its new name better reflects its national and global reach, and clarifies its mission. Abuse of Methamphetamines Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease Abusing methamphetamines or other stimulant drugs can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, new research suggests. Anti-Smoking Group Objects to Marketing of "Eco-Friendly" Cigarettes The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is objecting to new ads promoting a brand of cigarettes as "eco-friendly." Suboxone Abuse Worries Officials in Vermont Abuse of Suboxone, a drug used to treat addiction, is a growing concern among Vermont corrections officials. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Blog: Addiction: The disease that lies (CNN) Is There a Link Between Creativity and Addiction? (Scientific American) Blog: Before they go to college, talk about alcohol's deadly effects (NJ.com) Blog: 3 Tips for Parents on Teen Substance Abuse (PACT360) SHARE ON    NEWSROOM To stay on top of the latest drug and alcohol news. RESOURCES Prevent › Intervene › Get Treatment › Recover › Research & Publications › SPREAD THE WORD Send this message to a friend or colleague. Tell a Friend › SUPPORT US Together we can continue to build healthy families and healthy futures. Get Involved ›       DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. Messages sent to this email address are not read.   To prevent mailbox filters from deleting mailings from Drugfree.org, add jointogether@drugfree.org to your address book.   Find us on:       Copyright 2011 | The Partnership at Drugfree.org | 352 Park Avenue South | Ninth Floor | New York, NY 10010 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Subscribe to List