WHO launches SAFER alcohol control initiative to prevent and reduce alcohol-related death and disability - WHO-led initiative and action package aim to support global target of reducing harmful use of alcohol by 10% by 2025 28 September 2018 | New…

USA. Juul boosts lobbying amid FDA scrutiny E-cigarette maker Juul is ramping up its Washington lobbying operation as it tries to head off potential regulatory threats from the Trump administration and Congress. (The Hill, USA, 10.10.2018) https:/…

USA. The White House Confirms, Yup, It’s Been Running A Marijuana Committee The admission comes after BuzzFeed News uncovered the committee’s existence and reported on its requests for negative information on marijuana. (buzzfeed, USA…

USA. Senate Clears Final Opioid Package for Trump's Signature WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a wide-ranging opioid package, clearing the path for President Donald Trump to sign the measure into law. (Medscape…

USA. Senate easily passes sweeping opioids legislation, sending to President Trump - The bill is a rare bipartisan achievement for Congress  The Senate passed the final version of a sweeping opioids package Wednesday afternoon and will send it…

USA. FDA launches new, comprehensive campaign to warn kids about the dangers of e-cigarette use as part of agency’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan, amid evidence of sharply rising use among kids “The Real Cost” Youth E-Cigarette Pr…