No More Cigarettes for Addicts in Rehab

New York becomes the first state in the nation to ban smoking in substance abuse treatment centers Wednesday, which is also the fifth anniversary of the Clean Indoor Air act that banned smoking in restaurants and workplaces. "We need to do everything we can to encourage people to go into drug treatment," said Tony Newman, media director at the Drug Policy Alliance, a national group based in New York City. "The last thing we want to do is set up barriers."

> Drug, Alcohol Addicts Need Affordable Treatment

We need to implement sensible drug policies that uphold the sovereignty of individuals over their minds and bodies, policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. We need policies that can give everyday folks - not just sports stars like Hamilton - another chance to make good on their potential.

> NY Post Cover Story Unfairly Attacks Britney Over Smoking

The New York Post hit a new low on Tuesday when they deemed Britney Spears having a cigarette in the company of her son worthy of front page news. Wars rage on in Iraq and Afghanistan while Americans face losing their jobs and houses at home but The Post thinks Britney's cigarette trumps it all.

> Jobs at DPA

• Managing Director, Finance and Administration - New York, NY
• Office Manager - Santa Fe, NM

International Rally for Human Rights and HIV/AIDS

All those attending the International AIDS Conference are invited to participate in the first international rally for human rights and HIV/AIDS. We will demand human rights for all people living with and at risk of HIV, as well as vastly greater attention to human rights in the response to HIV.

August 7, 2008
Mexico City, Mexico

re:FORM: A Benefit and Art Auction for the Drug Policy Alliance

A benefit and art auction for the Drug Policy Alliance. Held at the Cheim and Read Gallery in New York City. Honoring Donald Baechler, Dr. Mathilde Krim, and Fred Tomaselli.

September 3, 2008
New York, NY

2008 Global Conference on Methamphetamine

The first global conference on methamphetamine is coming up in Prague this September. As the first methamphetamine-focused event to gather global experts from varied fields, with diverse and even sometimes divergent perspectives, it's assured to be an unparalleled event. Session topics and speakers are now being announced! Check the conference website  to get more information and register.

September 15-17, 2008
Prague, Czech Republic

>  Web: Letter of the Week
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>  Drug Addiction an Illness, Not a Crime
    Times Union (Albany, NY) [07/09/08] 

>  Editorial: Zone Defense
    Times, The (Trenton, NJ) [06/20/08]