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	APIS Announces Update of Alcohol Policy Information: New Resource Available on State Underage Drinking Policies The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS), a project of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, announces its latest update of state-by-state alcohol policies. More

	Impact of Alcohol Messages in a Youth-Oriented Television Series Researchers Find Influence of Messages Depend on Several Factors A new study finds that the effect of alcohol messages in a youth-oriented television series depends on how connected the viewer is with the program as well as the ways in which alcohol messages are conveyed in the program. More

	Consumer Reactions to Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Researchers Find Self-Interest Drives Responses New research examines how consumers respond to corporate Social responsibility efforts. Findings from this research indicate that corporate responsibility efforts are most effective when they appeal to consumers’ self interest and sense of identity. More

	On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways A new study finds that crashes involving deficient road conditions cost $217 billion in 2006. The costs of these crashes exceed the costs of crashes involving impaired driving, speeding, or not buckling up. Deficient road conditions cause ten crashes a minute or worsen their outcomes. They contribute to more than half of all roadway deaths. Large trees, unyielding poles, and bridges are the largest culprits. The report also provides cost estimates by state. http://www.pire.org/documents/PireStudyLowRes.pdf More

	Biological Markers Used to Detect Drug Use in Club Settings Clubs Vary Widely in Drug User Prevalence at Entrance and Exit A new study reveals that clubs featuring electronic music dance events vary widely in drug-user prevalence at entrance and exit, suggesting that club policies and/or practices may attract different types of patrons. Research scientists utilized innovative biological markers to determine alcohol and drug use. More

	Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children Pacific Institute is joining families, faith-based organizations, elected officials, Major League Baseball teams and corporations and non-profits across the country by gearing up to celebrate the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University's Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children™ Sponsored by Stouffer's on September 28, 2009. More

	Prevention Program Launched in Liberia to Reduce HIV/AIDS Study Evaluates Effectiveness of HIV Prevention Program A two year study has commenced in Liberia to adapt and evaluate the effectiveness of a HIV prevention curriculum for 6th and 7th grade in-school Liberian youth. One of the goals of the study is to build the capacity of Liberian research institutions and thus encourage sustainable development. More

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