CASA takes an interesting approach in their new report. It seems to shame parents who are not monitoring their children's activities by characterizing them as "problem parents". It will interesting to see how this plays.Problem parents -- those who fail to monitor their children's school night activities, safeguard their prescription drugs, address the problem of … Continue reading CASA takes on parents

Join Together posted a pair of articles today that are interesting because of their contrast.One on the ineffectiveness of anti-tobacco scare tactics:The Cancer Council study also found that the labels were highly recognized among youths, with 77 percent of students saying they had seen the cigarette packaging with the graphic images.The newspaper spoke to service … Continue reading What works in prevention

Disease Care Management Blog draws some lessons from the story of Michael Phelps. How might these be applicable to recovery management?Role-appropriate listening and helping: According to an ABC news interview, she said "I've been there not to dictate or guide. I'm there to listen to what he wants to do and try to help him … Continue reading Olympic lessons for recovery management

This post includes videos of experiments designed to better understand the roles of what are believed to be the 2 active ingredients in marijuana.[via Andrew Sullivan]

Passed Out Persons Against Google Street ViewHey hey, ho ho. Google street view has got to go! Hey hey, ho ho. Google street view has got to go!

Turns out that the alleged anthrax killer had a substance abuse counselor. (Though she wasn't exactly a poster child for the profession--she had a 2007 OUIL.)This story raises a very interesting point. If my understanding of 42 CFR Part 2 is correct, there is no "duty to warn" provision in the law. This being the … Continue reading Anthrax and 42 CFR Part 2

I remember it well:Anyone who has ever tried smoking probably remembers that first cigarette vividly. For some, it brought a wave of nausea or a nasty coughing fit. For others, those first puffs also came with a rush of pleasure or "buzz."Now, a new study links those first experiences with smoking, and the likelihood that … Continue reading Nicotine buzz

Whatever your feelings about the legality of marijuana, it's hard to disagree with those concerned about the absurd excesses in law enforcement raids.This fiasco looks likely to raise awareness:When the shooting stopped, two dogs lay dead. A mayor sat in his boxers, hands bound behind his back. His handcuffed mother-in-law was sprawled on the kitchen … Continue reading He was an aggressive licker 😦

Sometimes I hate that I'm such a cynic, but it's hard for me to not see this as a two-fer. Eroding the disease model and profiteering. (I'm assuming that they don't accept unfunded clients.)