Addiction

Governor Announces State's First Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Initiative

January 8, 2008 -- ST. LOUIS - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today announced he will recommend an unprecedented $11.6 million to help Missourians quit smoking and prevent young people from getting hooked on tobacco. Gov.    » read more »

December 17, 2007 -- The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) warns Michigan residents of the risks of problem gambling during the holiday season. The increased financial challenges of holiday gift giving and celebrations lead many to turn to gambling to help payoff debts.    » read more »

AMA reacts to annual campaign for tobacco free-kids report on tobacco

Statement of Ronald M. Davis, MD, AMA President:

“At a time when a growing number of states and communities are going smoke-free, states are still not doing enough to help smokers quit. While the annual report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids clearly finds that more money was spent by states on tobacco prevention and cessation programs this year, only three states – Maine, Delaware and Colorado – are fully funding these programs at CDC-recommended minimum levels.    » read more »

Program prevents problem gamblers from collecting large lottery prizes, receiving lottery mailings

October 16, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Lottery today launched their Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program that allows people who have determined they have a problem with gambling to stop themselves from playing the lottery by halting their prize claiming abilities. The Self-Exclusion Program aims to reduce the temptations for problem gamblers by preventing self-excluders from collecting prizes at the lottery's prize payment centers or through the lottery’s central office.    » read more »

- VH1 and Dr. Drew Pinsky will Open Up the Inner World of Rehab as They Help Nine Celebrities Through the Process of Getting Clean and Sober
- The Series will Premiere on VH1 on January 10, 2008 at 10pm with Eight One-Hour Episodes

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 -- VH1 is partnering with Dr. Drew for the reality series "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." The project, consisting of eight one-hour episodes, is slated to premiere on January 10, 2008 at 10pm*. VH1 will announce the cast closer to the premiere date.    » read more »

August 27, 2007 -- A kick-off event for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Montana Capitol Rotunda.

The focus of the event will be the historic $4 million Legislative funding measure spearheaded by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer to expand the state’s ability to offer drug and alcohol addiction treatment for low-income citizens.

The event is sponsored in part by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). September is national addiction recovery month.    » read more »