Policy pointers

Drug Abuse

Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking

Rand Corporation

A 5-page US summary of research examining the linkage between alcohol advertising and underage drinking

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-11

Forging the Link Between Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking

Rand Corporation

A 5-page U.S. research brief investigating the link between alcohol advertising and underage drinking

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-02-24

FRANK Cocaine Leaflet: What You Need to Know

Home Office

This 15-page UK leaflet contains the essential facts about cocaine use for users or potential users

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-05-28

Getting to Outcomes: 10 Steps for Achieving Results-Based Accountability

Rand Corporation

A 20-page US Manual designed to provide guidance to practitioners involved in substance abuse prevention programmes for young people

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-20

Globalization and the Price Decline of Illicit Drugs

CESifo

A 31-page working paper examining the causes of the decline in the prices of illicit drugs during the past two decades

Drug AbusePosted: 2007-06-24

Harm Reduction Policies and Programs for Persons Involved in the Criminal Justice System

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

This 12-page Canadian paper deals with the implementation of policies and programs for promoting the reduction of harm associated with substance abuse by criminals

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-06-16

Harm Reduction Policies and Programs for Persons of Aboriginal Descent

CCSA

A 20-page Canadian document created to inform the implementation of policies and programs for reducing harm associated with substance abuse by people of aboriginal descent

Drug Abuse, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-07-10

Harm Reduction Policies and Programs for Youth

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

This 16-page document is intended to inform the implementation of policies and programmes for promoting the reduction of harms associated with substance abuse in Canada

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-09-08

Harm Reduction: What's In a Name?

CCSA

This 10-page Canadian paper examines the concept of "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-07-31

Helping Mexico Help Itself

CFR

This US brief examines Mexico's explosion in drug-related crime

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-02-28

Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Illicit Drug Use

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

A 6-page Canadian fact sheet summarizing key facts on the links between HCV and illicit drug use in Canada

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-04-06

Home Office Cannabis Potency Study

Home Office

A 20-page UK report on the market share of different types of cannabis and their potencies

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-05-15

This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade in Afghanistan, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-08-09

How Opium Profits the Taliban

USIP

This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-09-05

Human Rights Abuses in the Name of Drug Treatment: Reports from the Field

OSI

A 5-page US factsheet detailing the range of abuses practised in the name of drug dependence treatment, and suggest the need for reform on grounds of health and human rights

Human Rights, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-02-23

Identifying Cost-Effective Interventions to Reduce the Burden of Harm Associated with Alcohol Misuse in Australia

AERF

A 91-page Australian study providing a comprehensive analysis of the cost-effectiveness of different interventions to reduce the harm of alcohol misuse

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-07-31

Illicit Drug Data Report 2002-03

Australian Crime Commission

A report containing data providing a national overview of the illicit drug situation in Australia for the financial year 2002-03 (a single page with direct links to each section of the report)

Drug AbusePosted: 2004-08-23

Illicit Drug Use and Property Offending among Police Detainees

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

The primary objective of this 12-page Australian study was to examine whether the frequency of recent illicit drug use is related to higher levels of offending among police detainees in Australia

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2012-03-26

Illicit Drug Use in Australia: Epidemiology, Use Patterns and Associated Harm

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre

The 92-page second edition of a report providing an overview of illicit drug use in Australia

Drug AbusePosted: 2007-09-02

Impact of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Systematic Review of Published Reviews

DCSF

A 69-page UK literature review of the effects of alcohol consumption on children and young people

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-04

Improving Outcomes for Children Living in Families with Parental Substance Abuse

AIFS

This 16-page Australian paper provides an overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children living in families with parental substance abuse

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-09-23

Incentives for Life: Cash-on-Delivery Aid for Tobacco Control in Developing Countries

CGD

This 19-page report proposes applying Cash-on-Delivery (COD) Aid as a new incentive mechanism for tobacco control in low- and middle-income countries

Drug Abuse, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-04-18

Indigenous Male Offending and Substance Abuse

Australian Institute of Criminology

A 6-page Australian paper comparing indigenous and non-indigenous male offenders' drug use and offending

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-02-21

Inquiry into Amphetamine and "Party Drug" Use in Victoria

Parliament of Victoria

This 769-page Australian report examines the nature, extent and culture of amphetamine and "party drug" use in Victoria and considers best practice strategies for addressing the issue

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-05-11

Intensive Judicial Supervision and Drug Court Outcomes

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

A 16-page Australian report assessing the evidence of a trial of whether intensively supervising drug court participants in the early phases reduces early-phase substance use and sanctioning rates

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-12-19

International Drug Control Policy

CRS

A 42-page report providing an overview of US international drug control policy

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-07-13

International Regime Building in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Cooperation Against the Illicit Trafficking and Abuse of Drugs

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies

A 31-page working paper analysing whether an international regime against the trafficking and abuse of drugs has been established in Southeast Asia

Drug Abuse, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-21

Issues for the Safety and Wellbeing of Children in Families With Multiple and Complex problems: The co-occurrence of domestic violence, Parental Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems

NCPC

This 24-page Australian paper investigates the separate impacts of parental substance misuse, domestic violence and parental mental health problems. It presents evidence regarding the extent to which these problems co-occur and a discussion of the wider context of exclusion and disadvantage, its causes and its consequences

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-12-22

Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress

CRS

A 38-page overview of US relations with Latin America and the Caribbean

Foreign Policy, Drug AbusePosted: 2007-02-20

Latin American Drugs I: Losing the Fight

Crisis Group

A 42-page report analyzing negative developments in the narcotics situation in the Andean region

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-03-17

Latin American Drugs II: Improving Policy and Reducing Harm

Crisis Group

A 52-page overview of failing counter-drug policies on both sides of the Atlantic

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-03-17

Legally Coerced Treatment for Drug Using Offenders: Ethical and Policy Issues

NSW Bureau of Crime

This 12-page Australian bulletin discusses the policy and ethical implications raised by legally coercing drug offenders into drug treatment in the community and providing compulsory treatment within the prison system

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-12-21

Lessons from Colombia for Mexico? Caveat Emptor

Brookings, ReVista

A US article arguing that, while Colombia's accomplishments, including in police reform and strengthening of the judicial system, need to be recognized and indeed may serve as an example, the limitations of progress equally need to be stressed

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2012-02-27

Mandatory and Coerced Treatment

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

A 4-page Canadian fact sheet examining the issue of mandatory and coerced treatment for substance abuse

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-02-08

MDMA ('ecstasy') Review

Home Office - UK

A 49-page UK review of MDMA ('ecstasy'), its harms and classification under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-02-13

Measuring Different Aspects of Problem Drug Use: Methodological Developments

Home Office - UK

A 128-page UK report on the results of a number of studies conducted to provide more robust estimates of the drug use problem in the UK

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-11-24

Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs

Home Office - UK

A 12-page UK report on the latest available data used to measure the harm caused by illegal drugs in the UK

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-11-21

Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs Using the Drug Harm Index: An Update

Home Office

This 11-page UK report updates the Drug Harm Index that measures the harm caused by illegal drugs in the UK

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-04-04

Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs Using the Drug Harm Index: An Update

Home Office

This 11-page UK report updates the Drug Harm Index that measures the harm caused by illegal drugs in the UK

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-04-04

Mephedrone Use Among Regular Ecstasy Consumers in Australia

National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre - Australia

This 7-page Australian bulletin finds that use of mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant, has increased in recent years, particularly in the UK, Europe and Australia

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-02-04

Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents

Generations United

This 45-page US report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the ability of the child welfare system to combat the effect of meth and other issues facing children and their families

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-07-22

Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents

Generations United

A 45-page US report that chronicles the harmful effects of methamphetamine on children and their families

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-26

Methamphetamines, Mental Health and Drug Law

The Australia Institute

This 16-page speech addresses the size of the methamphetamine problem in Australia, its effects on society and the effectiveness of Australian legislation in dealing with substance abuse

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-04-05

Mexico’s Battle Against Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Brookings

This 54-page US monograph explores the effectiveness of the security and law enforcement and socio-economic approaches adopted in Mexico over the past several years to combat the drug trafficking organizations. It also analyzes the evolution of organized crime in Mexico, including in reaction to anti-crime actions taken by the Mexican government

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2011-09-27

Mexico’s Narco-Insurgency and U.S. Counterdrug Policy

SSI

In this 67-page study, the author argues that the Merida Initiative, a U.S. multiyear counterdrug program designed to help the Mexican Government fight the drug cartels, may not be the optimal solution

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-06-05

Mexico's Drug Cartels

CRS

This 20-page US report provides an overview of Mexican drug cartels and their operations, and offers some potential policy approaches to reduce trafficking and violence

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-10-24

Mexico's Drug War

CFR

A US backgrounder on Mexico's worsening drug problem

Drug Abuse, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-25

Narco-Jihad: Drug Trafficking and Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan

NBR

This 68-page US study explores the interface of Islamic militancy with opium poppy cultivation and the drug trade in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and draws implications for U.S. national security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-01-14

Narcoterrorism and the Long Reach of U.S. Law Enforcement

Brookings

This US House testimony discusses the relationship between drug trade and criminal and belligerent groups in Afghanistan, Mexico, Colombia and West Africa

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-10-17

National and Regional Estimates of the Prevalence of Opiate Use and/or Crack Cocaine Use 2006/07

Home Office - UK

This 4-page report summarizes the results of a three year study to establish the prevalence of problematic use of opiates and crack cocaine in the UK

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-11-06

National Drug Campaign: Evaluation of Phase Two

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This 221-page Australian report assesses the effectiveness of the National Drugs Campagn targeting youth and parents

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-24

National Drug Policy 2007-2012

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

This 46-page document sets out the New Zealand government's policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-04-04

National Drug Strategy Household Survey

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

A 142-page Australian report providing detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviour and incidents, support for drug-related policy and legislation and material on mental and physical health

Drug AbusePosted: 2005-11-23

National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data collection: 2008 report

AIHW

This 28-page Australian report presents data on the 41,000 clients accessing pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid addiction, the 1,400 prescribers participating in the delivery of pharmacotherapy treatment, and quantitative information about the prescribing sector

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2009-05-20

Needle and Syringe Program; Treatment Service Users (TSU) Project: Phase Two

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This project implemented consumer participation demonstration projects in a variety of drug treatment settings in Australia

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2011-06-28

ONDCP Media Campaign

Government Accountability Office

A 77-page evaluation of the effectiveness of the Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign in the US

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-08-28

Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing the U.S. Narcotics Strategy

SSI

A 23-page US paper examining the nature of the opium problem in Afghanistan and analyzing the strategy to counter this growing crisis

Drug Abuse, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27

Opium Licensing in Afghanistan: Its Desirability and Feasibility

Brookings Institution

A 17-page US policy paper assessing the viability of licensing opium for medical use in Afghanistan

Drug Abuse, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-28

Perceptions of the Social Harms Associated with Khat Use

Home Office UK

This 22-page UK report describes the findings from a study exploring the perceived social harms associated with the use of khat

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2010-10-11

Pharmaceutical Misuse: Issues and Perspectives

DrugInfo Clearinghouse

This 3-page summary of an Australian conference outlines the prescribed and over-the-counter medicines that have the potential to be misused

Drug AbusePosted: 2009-03-12

Police Drug Diversion: A Study of Criminal Offending Outcomes

AIC

This 104-page Australian report looks at the structure and effectiveness of drug diversion programmes run by policing agencies in Australia

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-10-30

Policing and Cannabis Use in Australia

NCPIC

A 6-page overview of policing and cannabis use in Australia

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-07-12

Poppies for Peace: Reforming Afghanistan's Opium Industry

Clingendael

A 13-page Dutch article proposing an alternative to the Western military countrernarcotics strategy in Afghanistan

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-12-08

Positive Futures Impact Report: End of Season Report

Home Office - UK

A 48-page report on Positive Futures, a UK sports-based social inclusion programme, listing its key achievements and examining its likely future course

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-26

Predictive Factors for Illicit Drug Use Among Young People: A Literature Review

Home Office - UK

A 56-page UK literature review of factors associated with increased risk of drug abuse among young people, based on an analysis of 78 studies

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-10

Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities

DrugInfo Clearinghouse

This 24-page Australian paper aims to identify and evaluate primary prevention programs and initiatives aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug harms in culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Drug Abuse, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2010-07-18

Rapid Assessments of Substance Abuse Problems

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

A 39-page Canadian document describing methods that can be used to assess rapidly the nature, extent and consequences of substance abuse and related problems in society (with special reference to methamphetamine use in Canada)

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-07-02

Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages

Parliament of Australia

A 119-page Australian report on harmful alcohol consumption by young people

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25

Reducing Drug Use, Reducing Reoffending

UKDPC

An 80-page report considering whether programmes for problem drug-using offenders in the UK are supported by the evidence

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-04-18

Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2010

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

This 160-page report highlights the International Narcotics Control Board's concerns about issues such as designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids and precursor chemicals and also presents regional developments and recommendations for governments

Drug Abuse, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-10

Review of the Evidence for Major Population-Level Tobacco Control Interventions

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

An 83-page New Zealand review identifying the most recent scientific evidence for the effectiveness of major population tobacco control interventions and to consider their findings

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2007-05-12

Risk, Protective Factors and Resilience to Drug Use: Identifying Resilient Young People and Learning from Their Experience

Home Office - UK

This 98-page UK report presents the findings of a study exploring young people's resilience to drug use

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-10

Risks Associated with Tobacco Use in Youth Aged 15-19

CCSA

An 8-page Canadian report connecting tobacco use by youth with the use of other drugs

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2006-12-21

Rolling Back Drug War Crime

Independent Institute

A commentary arguing that de-criminalizing drugs in the U.S. would result in a dramatic reduction in violent crime

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-11-18

SACPA Cost Analysis Report

UCLA

This 41-page US study calculates the economic benefits of Californian legislation that enables offenders to choose between prison or probation and drug treatment

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-04-26

Seizures of Drugs in England and Wales 2003

Home Office - U.K.

A 6-page report of seizures of illicit drugs in England and Wales during 2003

Drug AbusePosted: 2005-08-31

Situational Analysis of Illicit Drug Issues and Responses in the Asia-Pacific Region

Australian National Council on Drugs

A 215-page Australian report on illicit drug production and use in the Asia-Pacific region

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-10-04

Smoking and Pregnancy

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This 55-page Australian report provides data for pregnancy and birth according to the mother's smoking status for the period 2001-2003

Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-08-21

Smoking Habits: Like Father, Like Son, Like Mother, Like Daughter

CESifo

This 47-page working paper investigates whether the impact of parental smoking habits on their children’s smoking decisions is a causal one

Drug AbusePosted: 2009-12-17

Smoking Habits: Like Father, Like Son, Like Mother, Like Daughter

Institute for the Study of Labor

This 29-page discussion paper explores the influence of parental smoking habits on their children's smoking decisions

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-08-21

Statistics on Drug Use in Australia 2004

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

A 127-page Australian report providing a comprehensive summary of major drug use statistical collections

Drug AbusePosted: 2005-08-04

Strategies for Success

NCJRS

The 12-page fall/winter 07 issue of a US bulletin on strategies for drug abuse prevention

Drug AbusePosted: 2008-02-19

Substance Abuse in Canada: Concurrent Disorders

CCSA

This report examines the latest evidence on the complex interconnection between addiction and mental illness

Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2010-04-15

Substance Abuse in Canada: Current Challenges and Choices

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

This 45-page report explores a series of key contemporary issues in substance abuse and the potential policy implications for Canada

Drug AbusePosted: 2005-05-04

Substance Abuse in Canada: Youth in Focus

CCSA

A 51-page Canadian report proposing directions for addressing the threats that alcohol and other drugs pose for youth

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-05

Substance Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

AIHW

This 70-page Australian report provides an overview of the prevalence of substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as the use of services for substance abuse

Indigenous Affairs, Drug AbusePosted: 2011-02-14

Supervised Injection Site Evaluative Research

Site Evaluative Research

The 11-page report of a Canadian form held to discuss issues relevant to the use of supervised injection sites for drug addicts

Drug AbusePosted: 2009-07-16

Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use

ANCD

A 131-page Australian report investigating support options for families of young people with problematic drug usage

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-02-28

Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers

UK Drug Policy Commission

This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-12-03

Survey of Australians Using Cannabis for Medical Purposes

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre

An Australian report on a survey exploring the experiences of medical cannabis users

Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-12-02

Tackling Drug Markets and Distribution Networks in the UK

UKDPC

A 90-page review of recent literature relevant to the UK drugs market

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2008-08-14

Tackling Prison Drug Markets: An Exploratory, Qualitative Study

U.K. Home Office

This 57-page qualitative research report documents supply routes into a sample of U.K. prisons and recommends ways in which supply and demand can be reduced

Drug AbusePosted: 2005-11-01

Taxes, Cigarette Consumption and Smoking Intensity

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 38-page discussion paper analysing the compensatory behaviour of smokers and the implications for tax increases as a policy instrument

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2005-11-25

Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression

ONDCP

This 8-page US report reveals that marijuana use can worsen depression among teenagers and lead to more serious mental disorders

Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2008-05-16

Teens, Drugs and Violence

Office of National Drug Control Policy

A 5-page US report on the relationship between drugtaking and acts of violence by teenagers

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-28

The CARAT Drug Service in Prisons: Findings From the Research Database

U.K. Home Office

A 6-page summary of findings from the research database of the U.K's universal drug treatment service for prisons

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-11-01

The Challenge of Violent Drug-Trafficking Organizations

Rand Corporation

In an effort to clarify the scope and details of the challenges posed by VDTOs, a Rand team conducted a Delphi expert elicitation exercise, the results of which offer an assessment of the contemporary security situation in Mexico through the lens of existing Rand research on related issues. 109 pages

Crime, Law & Order, Drug AbusePosted: 2011-11-14

The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada 2002

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

A study measuring the direct and indirect costs of substance abuse in Canada

Drug AbusePosted: 2006-05-02

The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP): Addressing Drug Use and Offending Through "Tough Choices"

Home Office - UK

This 37-page UK paper examines how the Drug Interventions Programme engages and directs Class A drug misusers

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-11-20

The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Baseline Report

Home Office - UK

This 16-page UK report is part of a study designed to update existing knowledge on the effectiveness of drug treatment in England

Drug Abuse, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-11-20