Dosage Alters Marijuana's Effect on Depression
Low doses of marijuana may be clinically effective as an antidepressant because it increases serotonin levels, but researchers point out that heavier use of the drug can make depression worse and even cause psychosis... [ read more ]
Clash Between Federal Law and Medical Marijuana Law
November 9, 2007
Two news items during the past couple of weeks in California highlight the complicated legal and political tangle... [ read more ]
Rev. Scott Imler who helped to make California the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use is having second thoughts. "I was pretty naive," he says. "I thought people would act in good faith."
Read about the problems in California.
Illinois SB650 will create even greater problems.
Newspaper THE INDEPENDANT (London, UK) changes its stance on decriminalizing marijuana. Read why.
Who is really behind medical marijuana?
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ILCAAAP News
The gambling industry is not recession-proof
May 27, 2008
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is cutting about 20 percent of its government work force due to plunging revenues at Foxwoods. About 170 employees of the tribal government workforce will lose their jobs May 30... [ read more ]
"The Backwoods Preacher" is coming to town
June 17, 2008
The portrait of the circuit rider is brought to life by Rev. Dr. Joel Catlin. Catlin has a doctor of ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and has portrayed the circuit rider more than 200 times... [ read more ]
Gambling Action Alert
June 16, 2008
The Governor is putting pressure on State Representatives to pass the gambling expansion bills linked to the capital construction program... [ read more ]
Marijuana Hotbed Retreats on Medicinal Use
June 9, 2008
... residents of Mendocino County, like those in other parts of California, are wondering if the state's embrace of marijuana for medicinal purposes has gone too far. ... [ read more ]
SB 2231 - Makes Alcohol More Accessible at Schools
June 6, 2008
SB 2231 changes the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow alcohol on chartered buses used for school purposes... [ read more ]
News Archive
- Gambling Bill Passed in Senate - Not Called in House
June 2, 2008
- Oppose HB 1496 - Leasing of the Lottery
June 2, 2008
- Tim Landis: House OK of horse wagering is surprise
May 24, 2008
- A Call to Action for Churches
May 23, 2008
- Coalition Recommends Massive Expansion of Gambling
May 21, 2008
- Sullivan Sponsors Bill to Expand Gambling at Fairgrounds
May 21, 2008
- Sangamon County Vote Ignored - House Passes HB 4758
May 15, 2008
- Alcohol at the University of Illinois
May 14, 2008
- Two Gambling Expansion Bills Ready for a Vote
May 14, 2008
- Courts Have Already Struck Down Segments of SB2865
April 28, 2008
- 20-Year Trends In Juvenile Gaming
April 28, 2008
- Deadline Extended on Medical Marijuana Bill (SB 2865)
April 21, 2008
- Gambling won't fix Illinois' problems
April 19, 2008
- Legalizing Bets on the Internet Won't Save Horse Racing
April 18, 2008
- Senate Passes SB 2702 - Internet Gambling on Horses
April 17, 2008
- SB 2099 and SB 2702 go to the Senate
April 16, 2008
- Alcohol at the University of Illinois - Oppose HB 5135
April 15, 2008
- SB 2865 Medical Marijuana Bill Amended
April 15, 2008
- Two Bills to Expand Horse Racing
April 13, 2008
- SB 2865 Amendment 2 - Medical Marijuana Pilot Program
April 13, 2008
- 24 Hr. Gambling at Casinos
April 9, 2008
- Medical Marijuana Bill Goes to the Senate for a Vote
March 13, 2008
- Legislation to Expand Gambling Voted out of Committees
March 12, 2008
- SB 2099 and HB 4128 Expand the Lottery to the Internet
March 11, 2008
- Update on Gambling Legislation
January 10, 2008
- HB 4194 - Massive Gambling Expansion Bill
December 11, 2007
- House Democrats Unveil Gambling Expansion Plan
December 10, 2007
- Facebook Group Celebrates Drunk Young Women
December 12, 2007
- Major Depression and Substance Use Initiation Linked
December 12, 2007
- Slot Machines for the Young and Active
December 10, 2007
- Gambling: no longer an adult hobby
December 09, 2007
- Account Deposit Wagering and Internet Gambling
December 4, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
November 30, 2007
- Deliver Petitions and Pray for Legislators
November 27, 2007
- Legislature called back in session next week
November 20, 2007
- Tom Cross' gambling money addiction
November 19, 2007
- Petitions to Oppose the Expansion of Gambling
November 9, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
November 8, 2007
- No vote today - Keep up the "heat"!
November 2, 2007
- Protesters decry state gambling expansion
November 1, 2007
- Yorkville alderman rips casino expansion
November 1, 2007
- Group protests slot machines at Arlington Park
October 31, 2007
- The Secrets of a Slot Machine
October 31, 2007
- Letter to Representatives
October 30, 2007
- Oppose Gambling Expansion
October 30, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
October 29, 2007
- Madigan lays groundwork for Chicago casino
October 29, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
October 24, 2007
- Authorities say Medical Marijuana law out of control
October 22, 2007
- Durbin: Gambling not only solution to state revenue woes
October 9, 2007
- Letter to Senators
October 9, 2007
- Casinos and public health
October 5, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
October 4, 2007
- Standing for Illinois' Future
October 3, 2007
- Chairman of Missouri Casino Watch is Interviewed
September 25, 2007
- Massive Gambling Expansion Passed Senate
September 25, 2007
- Liberals, conservatives join forces to battle casinos
September 22, 2007
- Massive Gambling Expansion Plans
September 14, 2007
- Senate Cancels Sessions This Week
September 10, 2007
- Lawmakers eye more casinos to fund construction
September 6, 2007
- The Secrets of a Slot Machine
September 4, 2007
- A Showdown is Looming over Online Gambling
August 28, 2007
- Governor Vetoes HB 1124
August 16, 2007
- New web site to support drinking age of 21
August 16, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
August 10, 2007
- Dare We Mention It In Church?
August 9, 2007
- Gambling Update
August 8, 2007
- Calls needed to Stop a Casino in Chicago
August 6, 2007
- Your Calls are Making a Difference - Keep it up!
August 2, 2007
- Letter to the Governor
August 1, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
August 1, 2007
- Illinois campaign contributors pump out big money
July 22, 2007
- ILCAAAP Calls on the Churches
July 20, 2007
- Action Alert - Medical Marijuana
July 17, 2007
- Gambling is not the Answer
July 16, 2007
- Privatizing the Lottery -- House to Meet on July 5
July 3, 2007
- HB 1124 is on the Governor's Desk - Gambling in Bars
June 19, 2007
- ILLINOIS - to become Land of the Losers?
June 13, 2007
- Bad Odds
June 11, 2007
- Status of Gambling Bills
June 8, 2007
- Account Deposit Wagering and Internet Gambling
June 7, 2007
- Mega Gambling Expansion Bill Will Be Heard Tomorrow
June 5, 2007
- Senate Passes Massive Gambling Expansion Bill
June 1, 2007
- Call State legislators TODAY
May 31, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert
May 29, 2007
- Letter to the Editor - Illinois, Land of the Deal?
May 29, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - Senate Massive Gambling Expansion Bill is a "work in progress"
May 25, 2007
- OPPOSE HB 1124 - Change to Criminal Code Gambling - Video Games
May 24, 2007
- Oppose SB 262 - Tax Break for Riverboat Casinos
May 23, 2007
- Bingo-hall ruling could take up to several years
May 22, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - DeKalb County Board to hold Public Input Session Thursday Regarding Tribal Bingo Hall
May 15, 2007
- The Great Casino Camouflage
May 15, 2007
- URGENT Action Alert - Medical Marijuana issue is still alive!
May 11, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - HB 1124 Legalizes Gambling in Bars
May 10, 2007
- Gambling Legislative Update & Action Alert
May 1, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - DeKalb County Board to Meet Tomorrow Night, May negotiate with Indian Tribe for Bingo Hall
April 17, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - Come to Springfield for the Rally/Lobby Day on April 20
April 13, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - House Gaming Committee to Meet in Chicago
April 3, 2007
- Researchers: ADHD a Risk Factor for Alcoholism
March 28, 2007
- Action Alert - "Society has seriously underestimated how dangerous cannabis really is"
March 27, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - Lottery Bill (HB 1494) and Gambling Expansion Moving Forward
March 9, 2007
- California high school students openly smoke medical marijuana at school
March 9, 2007
- Action Alert - Senate to vote on Medical Marijuana Bill (SB 650)
March 8, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - HB 480 on "hold" - HB 1124 sent to the House for a Vote
February 23, 2007
- Gambling With Terrorism
February 16, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - Massive Gambling Expansion Bill to be heard in Committee Feb. 15 at 4:00 p.m.
February 8, 2007
- Gambling Action Alert - Massive Gambling Expansion Introduced - HB 480
February 1, 2007
- Lang Unveils Gaming Package to Boost State Tax Revenues
January 30, 2007
- Illinois Lottery Request for Concessionaire Qualifications
January 30, 2007
- The Lottery's Next Big Loser: Illinois
January 28, 2007
- Action Alert - Illinois is Putting Lottery on Block for Quick Payoff
January 23, 2007
- Alcohol Action Alert - Bottle law awaits Illinois governor's signature
January 16, 2007
- Letter to the Governor
January 16, 2007
- ILCAAAP Calls for Veto on Controversial Alcohol Bill
January 15, 2007
- Legalizing "Bottle Service" will jeopardize public health and safety
January 4, 2007
- Alcohol Action Alert
January 4, 2007
- Gambling Expansion in the Works
December 12, 2006
- Study Reinforces Findings on Risks of Youthful Drinking
December 11, 2006
- Congress Passes First Major Underage-Drinking Law
December 8, 2006
- Alcohol Action Alert - SB 948
December 6, 2006
- SB 948 Will Encourage Binge Drinking, Over Consumption of Alcohol
December 5, 2006
- SB 505 to allow alcohol sales near churches and schools passed
November 30, 2006
- Sunday Morning Sales of Alcohol
October 6, 2006
- Don't bet on gambling to save schools
October 6, 2006
- Ho-Chunk Bingo Starts
October 5, 2006
- Legality of game at Ho-Chunk Expo Center questioned
October 4, 2006
- Sunday Alcohol-Related Crashes Rise with 'Blue Law' Repeal
October 4, 2006
- Dist. 172 won't take chance on Ho-Chunk raffles
September 29, 2006
- Cigarette Companies Increasing Nicotine Levels, Health Officials Say
August 31, 2006
- Tribe unveils plans for gaming
August 25, 2006
- Gambling Expansion Alert - Gubernatorial Candidate Reveals Gambling Expansion Proposal
August 24, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert
August 21, 2006
- Governor takes bill action
August 1, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - Slots at Racetracks and privatization of the Lottery
July 28, 2006
- ILCAAAP Opposes "Cures" for Horse Racing that Expand Gambling
July 24, 2006
- Alcohol Action Alert - Oppose Sunday Sales of Alcohol
July 18, 2006
- CSPI: Federal Trade Commission Urged to Investigate Beer, Liquor Sponsorship of NASCAR
July 17, 2006
- Neurobiology Added to Social, Moral Debate on Teen Drinking
July 7, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - 2006 Legislative Candidate Survey
June 28, 2006
- SAMHSA Alerts Field To Dangerous Drug Combo
June 9, 2006
- Community Meeting On Underage Drinking
June 5, 2006
- The Public Won't Be Fooled Again!
June 2, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - Don't Gamble Away Education on the Lottery
May 26, 2006
- Girls At Much Greater Depression Risk When Experimenting With Alcohol, Drugs And Sex
May 26, 2006
- From Binge Drinking to 'Extreme Drinking'
May 25, 2006
- Alcohol Action Alert - Alcohol at Historic Sites (SB 2454)
May 2, 2006
- Alcohol Action Alert - House passes SB 2454 - Alcohol at Historic Sites
April 17, 2006
- State Report Finds Drop in Teen Drug Use
April 7, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - Your calls are making a difference - Calls Needed to the House!
February 23, 2006
- Oppose SB 2445 - Alcohol near a School and SB 2568 - Medical Marijuana
February 17, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - HB 5227 will expand gambling in every community
February 16, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - Vote NO on HB 4363
February 9, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert
February 8, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert
January 19, 2006
- Gambling Action Alert - KENO
January 17, 2006
- Federal Gambling Action Alert
December 12, 2005
- Gambling Action Alert - "Lawmaker rolls dice on getting road funds"
September 15, 2005
- J.C. Penney Chastised for Alcohol T-Shirts
September 14, 2005
- Busch Spreads Lobbying Money Around
September 14, 2005
- 7-Eleven, AGs Reach Deal on Teen Tobacco Sales
August 12, 2005
- Busch Boating Ads Pulled After Accident
July 29, 2005
- Casino fined for "breakdown" in targeting addicts
July 27, 2005
- Counties Say Meth Top Drug Problem
July 6, 2005
- Gamblers, Addicts Have Similar Personalities
July 6, 2005
- One in Three Young Adults Drink and Drive
July 5, 2005
- Update & Action on Alcohol Legislation
June 1, 2005
- Update & Action on Gambling Legislation
June 1, 2005
- Oppose SB 1 - Ticket for the Cure
May 16, 2005
- Gambling Action Alert
May 6, 2005
- Alcohol Action Alert
May 6, 2005
- Alcohol Action Alert - Alcohol Bills
April 6, 2005
- Status of Gambling Expansion Legislation
April 6, 2005
- Action Alert - Major Gambling Expansion
April 1, 2005
- Casinos Included in Some State Smoking Ban Bills
March 24, 2005
- Action Alert - Oppose SB 198 - Expansion Of Gambling To The Internet
February 23, 2005
- Action Alert - Oppose HB 407 - Medical Marijuana
February 20, 2005
- OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 448 -- Gambling Expansion -- Statewide Raffle
February 14, 2005
- Canada OKs Marijuana-Based Medicine for MS relief
February 11, 2005
- Gambling Action Alert - Gambling Expansion through the Lottery
February 4, 2005
- Illinois Included in List of "Fatal Fifteen" States
December 21, 2004
- New Study Quantifies Lottery Tax Revenue and Questions Government-Sponsored Gambling
December 15, 2004
- "Local Group Wins Statewide Award"
December 10, 2004
- Oklahoma University Bans Drinking in Residences
December 6, 2004
- Anti-Parkinson's drugs may play role in gambling
December 5, 2004
- Study: Marijuana Use Increases Risk of Mental Illness for Some
December 3, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - Call or send the Governor a Card -- No More Gambling
December 3, 2004
- Ken Darnell on Gambling
November 15, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - Governor to make a statement on gambling Monday
November 12, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - "More than 130 people came to Springfield yesterday to attend a press a conference..."
November 10, 2004
- ILCAAAP calls on the Governor to remember campaign position on gambling.
November 9, 2004
- The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Says NO! to a Chicago Casino.
November 9, 2004
- Bethel E.C. Church Chosen as Church of the Month
November 1, 2004
- Gambling among adolescents and young adults associated with psychiatric problems
November 1, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - "Legislators will try to expand gambling during the upcoming Veto Session..."
October 29, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - The Governor and Legislators need to hear from you
October 15, 2004
- Sugar Creek United Methodist Church Chosen as Featured Church of the Month
September 1, 2004
- New Law Circumvents Vote of the People, "Dry Townships Threatened"
August 31, 2004
- Sunday Sales of Alcohol in Springfield
August 3, 2004
- Havana Church of Christ Chosen as Featured Church of the Month
August 1, 2004
- Alcohol Action Alert - Call to Action for Churches
July 28, 2004
- Alcohol Action Alert - HB 6683, "Dry" Township Bill Sent to the Governor
June 28, 2004
- Gambling Action Alert - "Legislators left Springfield today with no agreement on the budget..."
June 1, 2004
- Alcohol Legislation Puts Dry Townships At Risk
April 29, 2004
- ILCAAAP calls on the churches to pray and call to oppose gambling expansion
April 23, 2004
- Massive Gambling explansion proposal would more
than double the number of slots in IllinoisMarch 31, 2004
- ILCAAAP Opposes Medical Cannabis Legislation
March 2, 2004
- Keep Gambling Expansion out of the Budget -- No Slots for Tots!
February 17, 2004
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DUI Facts
- 639 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which was 44 percent of the 1,453 total crash fatalities.
- If a typical 160-pound male drinks 5 standard drinks over a 2 hour period, he would reach a BAC of .08, making him legally intoxicated in all 50 states and DC.
- Almost half of the approximately 2,200 persons who die annually in traffic crashes involving drinking drivers under 21 are persons other than the drinking driver.
- More than 49,000 DUI arrests were recorded by the Secretary of State's office.
- 93 percent of all drivers arrested for DUI, who were eligible, lost their driving privileges.
- 2,863 drivers under age 21 lost their driving privileges due to "Use It & Lose It" law violations.
- 17 percent of those arrested for DUI are women, who represent 50 percent of all licensed drivers.
- 83 percent of all drivers arrested for DUI are first offenders.
- Alcohol problems cost society an estimated $214 billion a year, with $17.9 billion of that amount stemming from alcohol-related auto crashes.
- At .08, a driver is three times more likely to be involved in a car crash than a sober driver, and 11 times more likely to be killed in a single-vehicle crash.
- About 80 percent of alcohol-related crash fatalities are caused by drivers with no arrests for drunk driving during the previous three years.
- 47% of traffic fatalities in Illinois are alcohol related.
- 77% of alcohol-related traffic fatalities occur between midnight and 3am.
- 84% of all crashes between midnight and 3am are alcohol related.
- 1/3rd of 8th graders have ridden with an alcohol impaired driver.
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