JT Daily News: Rising Number of Babies Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs in Florida

Daily News July 28, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Rising Number of Babies Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs in Florida A growing number of babies born in Florida are addicted to prescription drugs. CNN reports that the state recorded 635 such births in the first half of 2010. Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) Application Redesigned The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) online application has been redesigned to make it easier to use. ARDI provides information that increases understanding of the health consequences of excessive alcohol use throughout the United States. Prescription Drug Abuse Becoming Crisis in Vermont, State Officials Say Vermont officials say prescription drug abuse in the state is becoming a crisis. They are quickly trying to find ways to address the growing problem. Drop in Underage Alcohol Sales in Indiana Follows Strict ID Law Following the institution of an Indiana law requiring anyone buying and carrying out alcohol to show identification, regardless of their age, state inspectors report fewer of the state's liquor stores, bars and restaurants are selling alcohol to those under 21. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Anti-addiction drugs face more than medical issues (New Scientist) Heroin use on the rise in Humboldt: Drug now 'shoulder-to-shoulder with methamphetamines' (Contra Costa Times) For some, hypnosis eases pain, recovery of surgery (USA Today) Q&A: The Author of Unwasted Talks About Socializing Sober (TIME) 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