The Alcoholism Report articles from August 1993

The Alcoholism Report archives from August 1993

Elders Confirmed despite Opposition from Drug Watch Organization
August 1, 1993... Despite opposition from a national drug strategy organization, Joycelyn Elders, M.D. passed through her confirmation hearing without any major problems. She becomes the new surgeon general, replacing Antonia C. Novello M.D., who left office in...

Thomas P. Pike Hailed as a Hero; Field Pays Final Tribute to a "Giant"
August 1, 1993... The field of alcoholism has lost one of its best. Thomas P. Pike, a tireless advocate for those suffering from alcoholism and other drug addictions died on August 3, 1993 at the age of 83 in a Southern California hospital. An industrialist...

Dental Association Joins the Fight for Labeling Mouthwash with High Alcohol
August 1, 1993... The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced passage of a resolution to withhold it's seal of acceptance from any mouthwash containing more than five percent alcohol if it does not have a childproof cap and bear a warning. The ADA joins...

Census drops at Betty Ford Center; ten positions cut.
August 1, 1993... For the first time in its history the Betty Ford Treatment Center in Rancho Mirage, CA, is facing a major drop in census. For the fiscal year, ending on June 30th, the in-patient facility had an 86 percent occupancy rate. Although many...

College students and women targeted in award-winning prevention programs. (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence's Prevention and Education Awards go to "Life II, the Nebraska Collegiate Alcohol Abuse Prevention Project" and to the Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse)
August 1, 1993... The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has announced its Prevention and Education Awards for 1993, saluting two programs that have demonstrated creativity and insight into the prevention of alcohol and other drug...

New Research Show Link between Child Abuse and Alcoholic Women
August 1, 1993... Nearly 90 percent of alcoholic women were physically or sexually abused as children, according to research just released by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). The findings were published in a special...

3D month set for December; CSAP to distribute free kits to program planners. (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month)
August 1, 1993... The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is encouraging community organization and programs to become involved with this year's National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month) in December. CSAP joins with the...

Non-Profit Postal Rates Set to Go Up; New Regulations Likely to Pass
August 1, 1993... Not-for-profit organizations are in for a big surprise. The Senate has voted to overhaul the postal-rate system for all non-profit groups, which will have a major impact on rates and regulations. Although lobbyists for non-profit groups hope to...