JT Daily News: Online Course Reduces Alcohol-Related Problems in College Freshmen

Daily News August 15, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Online Course Reduces Alcohol-Related Problems in College Freshmen An online course that demonstrates the consequences of excessive drinking appears to significantly reduce the most common types of alcohol-related problems among freshman, including binge drinking and sexual assault. Missouri's Meth Lab Cleanup Program Continues in Face of Federal Budget Cuts Federal budget cutbacks have forced many states to severely reduce efforts to shut down methamphetamine labs and clean up the toxic waste left behind. Missouri has found a way around this problem by developing its own program for safe disposal of meth lab waste. Longer Work Hours Associated with Higher Rates of Alcohol-Related Problems Young adults who work 50 or more hours a week are at significantly higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems, compared with young adults who don't work, a new study suggests. Colorado Health Officials Call for Hearing on Dissolvable Tobacco Products Health officials in Colorado have called for a hearing on new dissolvable tobacco products being tested in Denver. They are concerned the products are attractive to children and prevent smokers from quitting. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Battle at Betty Ford Center: Internal rift clouds center's future (The Desert Sun) Opinion: Can scary labels, scary taxes end smoking? (CNN) Mexico's Drug War, Feminized (The New York Times) Blog: 10 Tips for Surviving Back-To-School and Other Life Transitions (Decoder) 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