Staten Island DA issues 'scared straight' warnings on drug abuse (editorial)
"Battling drug addiction can be a tough and lonely road to travel," said District Attorney Daniel Donovan. "This is an opportunity for any Staten Islander who may be heading down that path, or their concerned friends or family members, to see the … Read more on SILive.com

DARE camp teaches safety and drug abuse resistance
There's a unique summer camp happening this week at D'Iberville Middle School aimed at keeping children safe and teaching them how to make wise decisions. "If a stranger, somebody you don't know, talks to you, alright? You turn and walk the other way … Read more on WLOX

Obama drug strategy aims to change how Americans see drug abuse
“I'm also a person in long-term recovery from substance-abuse disorders,” said Mr. Botticelli, the acting director of national drug control policy. “I'm speaking about my recovery because for too long the stigma associated with the disease of addiction … Read more on Anchorage Daily News

Alcohol & Me: Different kind of court is a last chance before big trouble
In the Anchorage Wellness Court for misdemeanors, defendants can reduce prison time and fines by adhering to a strict regimen of treatment and oversight. Participants explain. (Video by Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News). ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS. Read more on Anchorage Daily News

IVF babies face greater risk of mental illness
Strict guidelines mean that the treatment is only offered to those who are not obese, where neither partner smokes and neither drinks alcohol before or during treatment. The academic study looked at a total of 2,430,826 children, five per cent of whom … Read more on Scotsman

Griffith, Tooleybuc communities looking to address issues surrounding use of …
Riverina Regional Drug and Alcohol Coordinator, Sid Barone says the service will combat the city's abuse of the drug methamphetamine or ice. The St Vincent's Hospital group, which is a partner in the Griffith private hospital project, … He says … Read more on ABC Online