Monday, January 24, 2011

New Coalition Members

FYI: As per the coalition bylaws, the Chair can appoint new members, and the coalition then has a chance to vote on the appointments. The Executive Committee (Logan, Curtis & Sara) has approved Amber Spencer, Brandy Herring and Dorothy Engelman as new members of the coalition, and their appointment has been approved by a unanimous vote from coalition members. Thanks to all those who took the time to vote, and welcome Amber, Brandy and Dorothy. We're excited to have you on board!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

NIDA: Drug Abuse Alters Brain Circuitry Long-Term


State-of-the-art brain imaging shows that changes in the brain's reward circuitry caused by substance abuse likely to remain even after drug and alcohol use stop.