Alcohol
Alcohol use disorders are medical conditions that doctors can diagnose when a patient’s drinking causes distress or harm. In the United States, about 18 million people have an alcohol use disorder. This disorder is classified as either alcohol dependence (better known as alcoholism) or alcohol abuse. People who abuse alcohol may not fulfill responsibilities at home, work or school, because of their drinking. They may also put themselves in dangerous situations (like driving under the influence), have legal issues (such as arrests) or social problems (arguments with friends, coworkers and/or family members) due to their drinking.Search for any of NAMSDL’s materials about alcohol
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April 2016
Map of the status of powdered alcohol state laws
April 2016
Powdered or crystalline alcohol (2016 Legislative Session Bill Status Update)
August 2014
50 state compilation of statutes prohibiting alcohol vaporization devices/alcohol without liquid devices
November 2011
A model resolution directing the Single State Authority on Drugs and Alcohol to assemble a panel of parents of children who have been affected by drug and alcohol abuse and addiction to advise and make recommendations on obstacles blocking access to drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
November 2011
A policy statement about the model resolution directing the Single State Authority on Drugs and Alcohol to assemble a panel of parents of children who have been affected by drug and alcohol abuse and addiction to advise and make recommendations on obstacles blocking access to drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
September 2008
Report on the classification of ALCOPOPS
December 1993
The executive summary of the 1993 President's Commission on Model State Drug Laws that seeks to establish a comprehensive continuum of responses and services, encompassing prevention, education, detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and law enforcement to allow individuals and communities to fully address alcohol and other drug problems.
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