The most recent programs for the Drug Abuse Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1093 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:13 GMT The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presented a report on drunk driving prevention, which included an assessment of the problem, a summary of current and previous efforts to reduce crashes, and recommendations for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312733-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312733-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Delany and Elspeth Cameron Ritchie examined youth mental health and drug use issues. Topics included the federal and state role in mental health treatment, current and proposed government legislation, confidentiality and the doctor-patient relationship, and medical ethics and law. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311540-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311540-4 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the public health effects of Colorado and Washington state's marijuana laws and lessons learned from alcohol and tobacco regulations. Health policy professors as well as economists and behavioral scientists talked about the restrictions on the use, sale, and advertising of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco. Alexander Wagenaar and Rebecca Collins participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310927-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310927-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Institute of Drug Abuse released the results of its annual survey on drug use. The survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that drinking and cigarette smoking was down among high school students in 2012, but marijuana use remains high. The abuse of drugs like adderall was also a concern cited by the Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse Nora Volkow. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310026-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scientists, doctors, and former players testified on human growth hormone (HGH) testing in the National Football League (NFL), and the science behind human performance drugs and the health risks. They told the committee that HGH testing was reliable and should begin immediately in the NFL. Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus praised the NFL Players Association for agreeing to the testing in 2011, but said "now let's get on with it," referring to the process which had been held up in part by the association's concerns over the method of testing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309900-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) released a report on current illicit drug users and rates. It found marijuana use rose from 2007 to 2011 among youth aged 12 to 17, young adults aged 18 to 25, and adults aged 26 or older. In addition, prescription drug abuse among 18 to 25 year olds had declined in the past month by 14 percent. However, rates remained unchanged for children aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 26 or older for non-medical use of prescription drugs. SAMHSA Administrator Pamela Hyde noted that substance abuse accounts for more deaths than from HIV/AIDS, suicides and traffic accidents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308360-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Delany discussed the increase in prescription drug abuse through all age demographics in the U.S. Delany explained that prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing and very dangerous section of substance abuse. He emphasized that people of all ages are partaking in the abuse, although it seems to be most fatal in older people. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307321-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307321-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mike Seiwert talked about the life of Carrie Nation, an axe-wielding temperance advocate intent on destroying Kansas' underground bars. He was interviewed at Eaton Place, formerly the Carey Hotel, the site of a bar that she vandalized December 27, 1990. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306263-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gil Kerlikowske outlined the Obama administration's new drug control strategy. The strategy emphasizes treating substance use disorders as a chronic disease that can be prevented and treated through the health system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305743-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on measures taken by the federal government, the states, and the private sector to prevent leaks from the supply chain that allow prescription drugs to be diverted to illegal markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304690-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304690-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Scott Martin teaches the course "Drugs and Alcohol in American Culture" at Bowling Green State University. This class on the history of opiates in America is title titled "Opium Addiction in America." This is the second part of Professor Martin's class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301843-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301843-101 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Scott Martin teaches the course "Drugs and Alcohol in American Culture" at Bowling Green State University. This class on the history of opiates in America is titled "Opium Addiction in America." This is the first part of Professor Martin's class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301843-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Burns talked about his latest PBS film series [Prohibition], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the film's parallels to contemporary debate over the role of government and overall political discourse, the political process and history of passing the 18th Amendment, and the impact of its repeal. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301881-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301881-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Burns talked about his PBS series, [Prohibition], which chronicles the ratification, implementation, and eventual repeal of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as the era in which the movement took place. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301854-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Califano talked about the findings of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) 16th annual back-to-school report. Some of the findings of the 2011 survey showed a correlation between teens who use social networking and smoking, drinking, and drug use. Other topics included the availability of prescription drugs and marijuana to teens, and how parents influence teen substance abuse risk. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301190-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT West Huddleston talked about drug courts, which are used on the state and local level as a way to keep eligible drug-addicted offenders out of prison. The Courts send individuals to treatment programs for a minimum of one-year while at the same time closely monitor their progress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300937-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300937-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Johnson spoke about his video, [At the Gateway], one of the high school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is a senior at Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-16 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Johnson, Wesley Arnold, and Shelby Foster's video, [At the Gateway], was one of the high school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. They are seniors at Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298275-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298275-16 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nora Volkow talked about the latest survey on teen drug use, the survey's positive and negative findings, and what is influencing drug use in U.S. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297092-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297092-6 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Institute of Drug Abuse released the results of its annual survey on drug use. The latest survey showed increased use of marijuana and a plateau in the heretofore decreasing trend in cigarette smoking. The researchers also found that changing attitudes and less public service funding are partially to blame for the trends. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297071-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks at a conference on safe and drug-free schools, experts talked about drug and alcohol abuse in higher education settings, problems of violence at colleges and universities, and engaging senior administrators in efforts to curb such activities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296064-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Califano talked about the results of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse's 15th annual teen survey. In his remarks, Mr. Califano said the most significant finding over the years has been that a child who reaches the age of 21 without smoking, abusing alcohol, or using illegal drugs is "virtually certain to be home free for rest of his or her life." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295104-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Califano talked about the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) release of the findings of their 15th annual back-to-school report, "National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XV: Teens & Parents." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295103-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295103-4 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Okrent talked about his book [Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition] (Scribner, 2010). In the book he explored the politics of how the 18th Amendment was pushed through and divided the country, permanently changing the politics and nature of urban life. Topics included how the speakeasy changed America's drinking habits and how Prohibition led to organized crime and created a fight that still exists across liberal and conservative lines. Mr. Okrent talked about how Americans drank before, during, and after Prohibition. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Way We Drank," was a program on May 4, 2010, of the Chicago History Museum's Prohibition Month. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293318-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The author assailed the war on drugs by demonstrating why he belives addiction is a social/medical issue and should not be a legal one. The event was at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292158-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Don Lattin recalls the creation of the Harvard Psilocybin Project (Harvard Psychedelic Club) in 1960-1961 by a group of four students interested in studying the effects of psychedelic drugs. The students, Timothy Leary, Andrew Weil, Huston Smith, and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass) would later introduce Americans to mind expanding drugs, alternative healing and medicine, and world religions. Don Lattin discussed his book at the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291632-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. David Shern, president and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), talked about the national mental health parity law that took effect yesterday (January 1, 2010). The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act provides for equal treatment of mental health, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and will provide mental health services and substance abuse coverage to 113 million Americans. MHA called passage of the bill "A great civil rights victory for millions of Americans who have been unable to access mental health treatment." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291015-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291015-4 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Garrett Peck talked about his book [The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet] (Rutgers University Press August 5, 2009). While researching and writing this book, Mr. Peck developed a "temperance tour" of the nation's capitol as a way to learn about the topic and introduce people to his book. Temperance was a 19th and early 20th century movement against alcohol abuse which led to the 18th Amendment prohibiting the sale and distribution of alcohol in the United States. Mr. Peck discussed the causes of prohibition and the repeal of the amendment in 1933 during a tour that began at the Temperance Fountain and ended near the Woodrow Wilson house in Washington, D.C. A 1933 Universal Newsreel and a portion of a 1952 U.S. Brewer's Foundation promotional film were shown. Other illustrations and video were shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290853-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses at hearing titled, "Body Building Products and Hidden Steroids: Enforcement Barriers," focused on body-building supplements marketed to consumers as over-the-counter dietary supplements yet contain steroids or steroid like substances. They spoke about health and safety concerns and regulation of natural supplement manufacture and distribution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289204-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University released the findings from its 14th annual teen survey, the National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XIV: Teens and Parents. Among the findings were correlations between teen drinking and their parents' attitudes toward drinking as well as teen drinking and marijuana and cigarette use. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288541-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nick Reding talked about his book [Methland: The Death and Life of an American Small Town] (Bloomsbury USA (June 9, 2009). In the book he reports on methamphetamine production and addiction in Oelwein, Iowa, a small rural community about 300 miles from Chicago. He examines how the crystal methamphetamine trade took over the town and highlights the contribution of economic disparities and pressures to the disintegration of middle America. He also reported on the response to the situation. Mr. Reding read a portion of the book and responded to questions from members of the audience. Topics included how the meth problem had been reported by the media. Mr. Reding is the author of [The Last Cowboys at the End of the World: The Story of the Gauchos of Patagonia]. His writing has appeared in [Outside, Food and Wine] and [Fast Company]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288313-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley delivered the daily State Department briefing. He focused on the sanctions against Sudan and calls for the U.S. to repeal them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288155-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Califano talked about the impact of substance abuse on local, state, and federal budgets. The total cost of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use cost all levels of government $468 billion in 2005, according to a study by the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse. Mr. Califano talked about the study and its implications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286649-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Carr talked about his book [The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of His Life - His Own]. The book recounts his addiction to crack-cocaine and alcohol and the journalistic practices and fact checking he used to report on his own life story, and to better understand his past and his substance abuse problem. David Carr is a media columnist and cultural reporter for [The New York Times]. He was formerly the editor of the [Twin Cities Reader] and the Washington [City Paper], and had written for New York magazine and The Atlantic Monthly. He currently writes a column for the Monday Business section of the New York Times that focuses on media issues including print, digital, film, radio and television. He also works as a general assignment reporter in the Culture section of The New York Times covering all aspects of popular culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281214-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Recently 129 college and university presidents and administrators signed a petition to support a debate over whether the drinking age should be changed from 21 to 18. Jim Fell and Sanford Ungar talked about the pros and cons of changing the drinking age in the U.S., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail Mr. Ungar favors this debate to lower the drinking age while Mr. Fell opposes it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280945-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280945-7 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released the results of the [2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health] at the National Press Club. The survey is how the government determines how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, and tobacco. Among the findings were increased prescription drug abuse among young adults and increased illicit drug abuse among adults in their late '50s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280896-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Califano spoke about a recent study of parental attitudes toward substance abuse. The 13th annual "National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XIII: Teens and Parents" looked at opinions about drug use and behaviors, as well as the implications of American attitudes about U.S. drug policy and the potential impact on levels of abuse by teenagers. This report focused on problems in parenting. He also responded to questions from reporters in the audience at the Kaiser Family Foundation Barbara Jordan Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280449-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 13th annual survey tracking teen and parents attitudes on drug use will be released this morning. This year's survey revealed a higher number of "problem parents," parents who increase the likelihood that their 12 to 17-year-olds will use illegal and prescription drugs. Joseph Califano talked about survey results and solutions to problem behaviors, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280447-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280447-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Walters and others spoke to reporters about a report indicating a link between teen marijuana use, depression, and serious mental illness. The White House report was titled, [Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression: An Analysis of Recent Data Shows 'Self-Medicating' Could Actually Make Things Worse]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205255-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly radio address President Bush announced the release of the 2008 National Drug Control Strategy. This report lays out the methods the administration is using to combat drug abuse in the U.S. and highlights the progress being made in the fight against addiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204248-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sports executives testified about the use of performance enhancing drugs such as steroids and human growth hormone which compromise the health of athletes and undermine the integrity of competition. Topics included the testing and enforcement protocols in professional, school, and amateur sports. The subcommittee is considering legislation to impose anti-doping measures on all U.S. sports, which most of the sports witnesses opposed indirectly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204199-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a contentious hearing on the use of performance-enhancing drugs by Major League baseball players, Brian McNamee testified that he had injected Roger Clemens and others with human growth hormones and anabolic steroids. Mr. Clemens flatly denied Mr. McNamee's statements under aggressive questioning by some committee members. Mr. Scheeler testified that he still stood by the results of his investigations for the Mitchell Report and believed that Brian McNamee was truthful about administering the drugs. Mr. Clemens' lawyers Rusty Hardin and Lanny Breuer tried to intervene on behalf of their client during questioning but the committee chairman eventually told them this was not allowed in hearings. The full title of the report prepared by former Senator George Mitchell is, [Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203998-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mel Antonen, baseball reporter for USA Today, called in to talk about the developments in the Steroids and Baseball hearings. He also talked about the Mitchell report and the process used to create it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204066-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medical experts testified about the possible benefits and risks of products such as human growth hormone and B-12 that are advertised to reverse the aging process, enhance physical performance, and boost energy. The hearing was held in the wake of the Mitchell Report on alleged illegal steroid use among professional baseball players. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204026-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Howard Fendrich reported on the House Government Oversight Committee's hearing on illegal steroid use. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203968-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Oversight and Government Reform Committee ranking member Tom Davis talked about the committee's January 15 hearing on steroid use by professional baseball players as well as the committee's future action on this issue. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202696-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202696-6 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the [Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball], commonly known as the "Mitchell Report." Commissioner Selig and Mr. Fehr each said he would take responsibility for the steroid problem and testified about ways to implement the report's recommendations. They also implicated other team officials. Topics included testing for steroid use, therapeutic exemptions, and the role of the players' union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203598-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203598-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the [Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball], commonly known as the "Mitchell Report." Former Senator Mitchell testified about his investigation, the methodologies used, and writing the report. Topics included testing for steroid use, therapeutic exemptions, and the role of the players' union. The committee will request that the Justice Department investigate the truth of shortstop Miguel Tejada's 2005 testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203598-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Associated Press baseball writer Ron Blum talked about the report released by Congress in December 2007. He said that the Mitchell Report focused on Major League allegations of past use of performance enhancing drugs. Blum talked about the recommendations that had already been implemented by professional baseball teams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203635-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203635-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Walters talked about a study on drug use by young people entitled "Monitoring the Future". He spoke about the rise in abuse of pharmaceutical medication and the decreased use of most drugs. He talked about anti-drug programs that have been implemented in different states. He answered calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202413-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202413-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT