HEADLINES Illicit Drug Use Holds Steady, Report Says The annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health found little change in past-month use of illicit drugs in 2007, although use of cocaine and methamphetamine did decline. Researcher Says Smoking History Puts McCain at Risk A George Washington University researcher estimates that GOP presidential candidate John McCain has about a 20 percent chance of dying in office if elected, based on his age and past use of tobacco. Scotland Could Raise Drinking Age to 21 An epidemic of youth drinking and alcohol-related deaths has the Scottish legislature mulling a plan to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. N.J. Lawmakers Seek Ban on Cough Medicine to Minors The sale of medications containing dextromethorphan (DXM) -- commonly found in cough and cold medicines -- to individuals under age 18 would be prohibited in New Jersey if lawmakers approve a measure sponsored by a pair of state senators. Tobacco Prevention Fund on N.D. Ballot North Dakota voters will decide this fall whether to direct the state to use a portion of its tobacco-settlement funds to pay for a tobacco-use prevention program.
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