JT Daily News: Florida's Drug Overdose Epidemic

Daily News August 23, 2011     FEATURED COMMENTARY Florida's Drug Overdose Epidemic Prescription drug overdoses claimed the lives of 16,650 Floridians from 2003 to 2009 -- an average of eight deaths a day. It's been a devastating problem, spread by the silence and misunderstanding over addiction and by the underworld "pill mill" economy, explains Karen H. Perry, Executive Director of NOPE Task Force.       TODAY'S NEWS Alabama Bill Would Require Drug Testing for Some Welfare Recipients An Alabama lawmaker says he will introduce a bill that would require drug testing for welfare recipients who have a felony or drug conviction. Synthetic Drug Makers Stay Ahead of Pennsylvania Law A synthetic drug manufacturer has already created a product that skirts a new Pennsylvania law banning "bath salts," synthetic marijuana and salvia. Minnesota Supreme Court to Decide Case on DUI Breath Testing The Minnesota Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case involving the accuracy of a device that measures blood-alcohol levels in people who have been accused of driving under the influence. NIDA to Match up Teens and Scientific Experts for National Drug Facts Week The National Institute on Drug Abuse plans to match up teenagers and scientific experts to discuss facts about drug abuse in events across the country during National Drug Facts Week, October 31 through November 6. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST The War on Drug Courts (National Association of Drug Court Professionals) Teens arrested at checkpoint had meth worth $619,000, officials say (Los Angeles Times) New York State Busts More Than 100 Bodegas For Selling Alcohol To Underage Customers (New York Daily News) MLB Star Pitcher C.J. Wilson Teams Up With The Partnership at Drugfree.org to Encourage Healthy Play (The Partnership at Drugfree.org) 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