Past News Items
August, 2008 -- Positions
Presidential Candidates on Drug Policy
February, 2008 -- Speech
Excerpt from President Bush's speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference
September, 2007 -- Commentary
Outcomes of a Prospective Trial of Student-Athlete Drug Testing
December, 2007 -- Statistics
Results from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings
September, 2007 -- Commentary
Effectiveness of Needle Exchange Programs
August, 2007 -- Letter
Letter to Rep. Broun Re: Hinchey Amendment
July, 2007 -- Photographs
RSDT Conference
June, 2007 -- Article
THE WASHINGTON POST: Drugged Driving Epidemic
June, 2007 -- Announcement
First Annual RSDT Meeting
May, 2007 -- Commentary
Another Nail in the "Medical Marijuana" Coffin
May, 2007 -- Article
USA TODAY: School Drug Testing
March, 2007 -- Radio Transcript
Court Rules Against Ill Woman in Medical Marijuana Case - NPR Moring Edition
April, 2007 -- Commentary
Critique of Recent Claims about Vaporizing Marijuana for Medical Uses
March, 2007 -- Commentary
Drug Rehabilitation -- Dr. DuPont on the Today Show Weekend Edition
March, 2007 -- Testimony
Marijuana and Medicine: The Need for a Science-Based Approach
January, 2007 -- Commentary
Dr. Robert L. DuPont Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal
January, 2007 -- Commentary
America's Election Day Drug Policy Verdict and a Tally of 25 Years of Related Legislation
December 18, 2006 -- News Article
Law Students Halt "Cocaine" Trademark
November 20, 2006 -- Submitted Letter to the Editor, Unpublished
It's Not Just About Alcohol
July 24, 2006 -- Letter
Medical Marijuana: What is Good Medicine and Who Decides?
January 31, 2006 -- Bush State of the Union Address
Drug References
January 20, 2006 -- Commentary
After last fall's defeat in the US Supreme Court often-defeated Medical Marijuana advocates face a new legal challenge in San Diego
December 7, 2005 -- Commentary
Denver Marijuana Law Faces Legal Scrutiny
December 2, 2005 -- News Release
Driving after taking even small amounts of cannabis almost doubles risk of a fatal road accident
November 30, 2005 -- Presidential Proclamation
IBH is pleased to announce its ground-breaking success in having drugged driving receive equal billing with drunk driving on a Presidential Proclamation
November 15, 2005 -- Commentary
Sorting Out the Facts About the "Methamphetamine Epidemic"
May 31, 2005 -- Shock Trauma Study by J. Michael Walsh, Ron Flegel, Rondolph Atkins, Leo A. Cangianelli, Carnell Cooper, Christopher Welsh, Timothy J. Kerns
Drug and alcohol use among drivers admitted to a Level-1 trauma center
April 26, 2005 -- DEA News Release
The Myths of Marijuana
April 11, 2005 -- Analysis
Drug and alcohol use among drivers admitted to a Level-1 trauma center
January 13, 2005 -- Press Release
IBH releases a new, informational resource on student drug testing
January 10, 2005 -- Press Release
IBH presents Charles Curie, Administrator of SAMHSA with the McGovern Award for Leadership in Drug Abuse Prevention
December 2, 2004 -- Dr. Robert L. DuPont addresses the US SupremeCourt Case Ashcroft v. Raich and the Hoax of "Medical" Marijuana.
Dr. DuPont comments on the lack of medical evidence showing marijuana's effectiveness and the FDA processes in which modern medicine must follow in order to be deemed 'medical.'
October 27, 2004 -- 'Brief of Amici Curae' filed for November's U.S. Supreme Court case Ashcroft v. Raich
Robert L. DuPont and two other professionals filed a Brief of Amici Curae for the November US Supreme Court case Ashcroft v. Raich on medical marijuana. Read Dr. DuPont's commentary here.
September 22, 2004 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes SB1386
Robert L. DuPont's commentary on California Governor Schwarzenegger's recent veto of a bill which would have severely restricted the scope of student drug testing throughout the state.
September 16, 2004 -- The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) takes a stand on marijuana use among youths.
IBH President Robert L. DuPont responds to the AAP's recent policy statement on adolescent marijuana use.
May 25, 2004 -- Legislative Alert!
Federal DUID legislation has recently been introduced in the US Senate and we need your help. Contact your senator in support of this landmark legislation. For up-to-the-minute information on S 2480 click http://thomas.loc.gov/ or CADCA.
May 19, 2004 -- 2004 McGovern Lecture Series: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Press Release
Press release for the McGovern lecture series, an IBH-convened meeting of scientific experts, community coalition leaders and policy makers to discuss current federal legislation (H.R. 3907) and the international movement to combat drug-impaired driving (DUID).
February 28, 2004 -- Bush Radio Address
President Bush voices his opinion on drug abuse in America.
February 28, 2004 -- Tony Blair Endorses Student Drug Testing
Prime Minister Blair joins President Bush in support of Student Drug Testing (SDT).
February 23, 2004 -- Conviction is an Opportunity for Intervention
Better drugged driving law enforcement can improve highway safety, reduce drug abuse and promote recovery. Presented at the International Symposium on Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. Click here to download.
February 12, 2004 -- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Testimony on DUID legislation before the Judiciary Committee, Maryland House of Delegates. Click here to download.
February 12, 2004 -- DUI - It's Not Just About Alcohol
Testimony of J. Michael Walsh, Ph.D. President, The Walsh Group. Click here to download.
January 21, 2004 -- Press Release
The Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. responds to President George W. Bush's endorsement of student drug testing in the State of the Union Address. Click here to download.
State of the Union Address
January 9, 2004 -- Delinquent Behavior and Marijuana Use - Is There A Connection?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports a positive correlation between teen marijuana use and delinquent behavior. Specifically, as frequency of marijuana use increased, the percentage of teens involved in delinquent behaviors also increased. Visit the NSDUH website to view the entire report.
September 22, 2003 -- Viewpoint
Marijuana - Why It's America's Most Dangerous Drug
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