Drug News

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol mixed with other drugs proves popular with students – Melbourne Indymedia
Old research has already found many high school children are increasing the risks of drug use by mixing different substances.

PESCRIPTION – USA
Report: Drug deaths on the rise – The Derrick and News Herald
In addition, reports show that more people are using more potent and addictive drugs than in years past.

DRUGS – USA
LETTER: Honest communication – Lufkin Daily News
It’s smart business to educate our kids about the risks of using drugs. But that message is best delivered by qualified health care professionals and counselors, not by uniformed police officers and DARE.

CANNABIS – AUSTRALIA
Cannabis, alcohol ‘most popular mix’ – The Age
Cannabis and alcohol are the most popular combination of drugs for Australian students, and the general population, research shows.

ADDICTION – USA
Professor to discuss meth issues – Record Courier
Bolstered by community interest, the Partnership of Community Resources is hosting a University of Nevada, Reno, professor Thursday who is to discuss the medical aspects of methamphetamine.

METH – USA
Rising meth use ripples through community – Amador Ledger Dispatch
When it comes to the toll the rise in methamphetamine use is taking on the nation and its cities, the health effects can get especially ugly.

DRUG – CANADA
Drug Endangered Children Act gives police tool to halt abuse
As a member of Edmonton’s green team, RCMP Cpl. Ian Gillan has seen too many heartbreaking cases of young children being neglected or abused because of their parents’ drug activity.