News and Notes

Abstract

The article presents news items related to drug addiction. Brazil's National Council for Research has announced the creation of the country's first National Institute of Policies on Alcohol and Drugs. The periodical "Drug and Alcohol Review" has elected Robin Room to the position of editor in chief following a decision from former editor in chief, John Saunders, to assume the position of founding and emeritus editor in chief at the periodical. A New Delhi, India High Court has overturned a federal ban on cigarette smoking in films and television programs.