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November 20, 2006 -- Submitted Letter to the Editor, Unpublished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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