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Highlights a publication that outlines 13 research-based principles of successful treatment of drug abusers in the criminal justice system.

Highlights data from an annual national survey of youth showing a pattern of rising nonmedical use of sedatives among high school seniors.

Reports findings from a survey that revealed that although substance abuse is prevalent in jails and prisons, many correctional facilities do not offer detoxification services or therapies to aid in maintaining abstinence.

Reports on 2009 data indicating a rise in drug abuse in the United States and the factors that may have contributed to this increase.

Reports 2010 rates of cigarette smoking among eighth girls, providing historical data and racial and ethnic differences.

Reports 2010 rates of marijuana use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students, noting that daily use increased by more than 10 percent in all three grades since the 2009 survey. Also reports a rise in ecstasy use.