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The article offers news briefs related to alcoholism and drug abuse in the U.S. According to a report in the "Journal of Public Economic," monthly disability payments can lead to drug-related hospitalization and death. Anti-drug coalitions nationwide are holding community forums to raise awarness concerning abuse of cough medicines. A paper from the Marin Institute entailed the alcohol industry for irresponsible and illegal marketing of alcoholic energy drinks to underage drinkers.