.Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife, NK, Responder models): Class I Recall
[Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:00 -0500]

UPDATED 03/08/2010: Recall classified as Class I, expanded list of affected models. Originally posted 02/09/2010

.Thomas Medical Products, Inc., Transseptal Sheath Introducer Kits: Class I Recall
[Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:20:00 -0500]

Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death.
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.The NSDUH Report February 18, 2010: Substance Use among Black Adults
[Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:07:22 -0500]

Rates of past month alcohol use and binge alcohol use were lower among black adults aged 18 or older than the national average for adults (44.3 vs. 55.2 percent and 21.7 vs. 24.5 percent, respectively); the rate of past month illicit drug use, however was higher among black adults than the national average (9.5 vs. 7.9 percent). The rate of need for treatment for an alcohol use problem in the past year among black adults was similar to that of the national average among adults (7.7 and 8.1 percent); however, the rate of need for treatment for an illicit drug use problem was higher among blacks than the national average (4.4 vs. 2.9 percent).




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Date Added: 3/1/10
Inventory #: NSDUH10-0218

.The TEDS Report February 11, 2010: Uninsured Employed Admissions to Treatment
[Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:06:23 -0500]

In 2007, almost two thirds (61.5 percent) of substance abuse treatment admissions working full time did not have health insurance. The criminal justice system was the most common source of referral among both employed uninsured admissions (59.8 percent) and employed admissions with health insurance (46.1 percent); a very small proportion of both groups were referred to treatment by their employers or an employee assistance program (1.0 and 3.2 percent). Uninsured employed admissions were more than three time likely as their insured counterparts to have reported government funding as the primary source of payment for treatment (45.1 vs. 13.5 percent); more than two fifths of both employed uninsured and employed insured admissions were self-pay clients (41.7 percent each).



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Date Added: 3/1/10
Inventory #: TEDS10-0211
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.New Study Reveals That Black Adults' Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Levels Are Below the National Average
[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:13:53 -0500]

The current alcohol use rate for blacks aged 18 and older is significantly lower than the national adult average (44.3 percent versus 55.2 percent) according to a new study based on a national survey.The study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also reveals that black adults have a lower rate of current binge drinking than the national adult average (21.7 percent versus 24.5 percent). Young black adults (aged 18-25) are markedly less likely to be currently engaged in binge drinking than young adults in the general population (25.3 percent versus 41.6 percent).

Date Added: 3/01/10

.Financing News Pulse: State and Local Edition
[Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:12:27 -0500]

The State and Local Financing News Pulse includes the week's top state and local health care financing news related specifically to substance abuse and mental health.

Date Added: 3/1/10
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.MADD Says Call A Cabby This St. Paddy
[Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT]

Designate a Sober Driver, Don’t Drive Drunk

.MADD Joins Senator Tom Udall and Senator Bob Corker in Support of the ROADS SAFE Act
[Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT]

Legislation Authorizing Advanced Alcohol Detection Could Lead to the Elimination of Drunk Driving

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.U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Fatal Phoenix Bus Accident
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.Director Kerlikowske Delivers Opening Statement Before the 53rd UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
[Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EST]

Director Kerlikowske highlights Administration's commitment to reduce drug use and its consequences in the U.S. and around the world at the 53rd Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Read the Director's opening statement.

.More than $1.1 Million in Grants Available for Community-Based Drug Prevention Coalitions
[Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:52:00 EST]

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing the availability of more than $1.1 million for new Drug Free Communities Support Mentoring program (DFC Mentoring) grants. An estimated 15 new Mentoring grants will be awarded (up to $75,000 per grant, per year) to drug and alcohol prevention community coalitions from across the nation. The length of the project period is up to two years.

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