Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. The bill now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would allow … Read more on MSNBC

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails. While Christie has frequently said that drug and alcohol abuse is an … Read more on CNN (blog)

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
(AP) _ The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting director of … Read more on CBS Local