New Drug Agency Chief Delay Hinders Policy Reach
The prospective head of the Drug Enforcement Administration awaits Senate confirmation, extending a leadership gap that fuels confusion at high policy levels. BNDD and DALE officials report staff fear job loss and upheaval as veteran leaders Ingersoll and Ambrose prepare to resign for private sector roles amid looming program reversals.
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Ingersoll Letter to Chief in Charlotte N C Reorganized
A reorganized note from Ingersoll addressed to the chief in Charlotte North Carolina is described, hinting at changes in structure or leadership. The excerpt suggests an administrative or organizational update affecting the department cited.
Super Agency Born Leaderless in Federal Drug War Reshuffle
Washington AP reports the governments drug war apparatus is in limbo as top directors quit and the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and the Office of Drug Abuse Law Enforcement merge into a new super agency. No chief is named, with a White House acting head possible. Ambrose and Ingersoll exit amid restructuring. Iran says arms will not be used against India unless India attacks Pakistan.
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Preteen Alcoholism Rising Warns Doctors and Groups
Los Angeles report notes that child and teenage alcoholism is a serious, growing problem. Dr. Morris Chafetz cites estimates of 450,000 young alcoholics in the nation, with AA reporting youth programs and cases including an 11 year old honored for a year sober. Parents often underestimate early alcohol use.
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Morris Chafetz
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National Institute On Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse
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Transition to new Justice Department unit
Drug agency officials said substantial planning cannot proceed without input from the person expected to direct the operation, highlighting the central role of leadership in shaping the transition.
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Justice Department
Drug Agency
Young Drinkers Cause Of Concern
A former alcoholic named Ben recalls daily drinking during school hours to get high as illegal drugs pushed him to liquor. Raul Elias of the East Los Angeles Health Task Force notes a 700 percent rise in arrests of youths for alcohol offenses over four years and proposes teen halfway houses.
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Alcohol Planning Council
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