Stay connected and join the conversation on our home page. One recent blog entry addresses alcohol in the news. Soon, we hope to have a budget blog going too. www.new-futures.org

It is nomination season for excellence in prevention, treatment and advocacy. Nominate yourself, your friend or your colleague for a scholarship or award. Advocacy awards are open to youth and adults as individuals or groups. http://www.new-futures.org/media-room/recognition-event.html

The New Futures board of directors has appointed a transition committee that is reviewing the current strategic plan and Executive Director job description. A consultant is providing assistance to ensure a smooth implementation of our succession management plan.

Our response emphasizes the importance of rules that ban quantitative (number of visits) or qualitative (how sick you have to be) limitations on treatment, these being the primary means by which people with insurance are denied coverage for substance abuse and mental health treatment.