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2008 Tobacco Free Nebraska, E-News Update #3

jwilliams — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:37:57 -0500

LB 395 Signed Into Law!

2006 Tobacco Free Nebraska, E-News Update #9

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:39:05 -0600

New Quitline Campaign Starts
A series of new ads promoting the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline begin airing statewide this week. The ads feature Jeff Bower, a 42-year-old man who's married and is the father of five. Mr. Bower was recently diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of cigarette smoking. The toll-free Nebraska Tobacco Quitline number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

NIDA Announces Recommendations to Treat Drug Abusers, Save Money and Reduce Crime

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:36:42 -0600

Chicago, Illinois -- The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, today released a landmark scientific report showing that effective treatment of drug abuse and addiction can save communities money and reduce crime. "Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations" outlines some of the proven components for successful treatment of drug abusers who have entered the criminal justice system, leading to lower rates of drug abuse and criminal activity.

Teen Drug Use Dips, but Drinking Persists - Jumps in Alcohol Abuse in California and Wisconsin, Federal Study Shows

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:35:56 -0600

Women React to Addiction Differently from Men, both Physically and Psychologically

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:34:57 -0600

Early Drinking Linked to Higher Lifetime Alcoholism Risk

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:34:14 -0600

Data from a survey of 43,000 U.S. adults heighten concerns that early alcohol use, independent of other risk factors, may contribute to the risk of developing future alcohol problems. Those who began drinking in their early teens were not only at greater risk of developing alcohol dependence at some point in their lives, they were also at greater risk of developing dependence more quickly and at younger ages, and of developing chronic, relapsing dependence.

Clinics offer addicts incentive

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:33:40 -0600

Nebraska's Call to Action to Prevent Underage Drinking

jwilliams — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:33:04 -0600

We're hoping you'll join in a statewide Call to Action to Prevent Underage Drinking