Drug News

METH - USA
County warns dismantled meth labs pose danger to people who live there – Charleston Daily Mail
Kanawha County officials are drawing up new rules that could require property owners to hire a certified decontamination specialist to clean up after a meth lab has been uncovered.

DRUGS - USA
After OxyContin scare, Appalachian addicts turn to hydrocodone - AL News Flash
The drug OxyContin has been blamed for a wave of crime and drug addiction in Appalachia, but a less famous painkiller may actually be more harmful.

METH - USA
Flavored meth makes inroads with pre-teens – WAVE 3 News
A dangerous new form of meth is headed to the area and it’s aimed at kids. It’s called Strawberry Quick, but unlike the popular breakfast drink, this drug can kill.

DRUGS - USA
Teens Chatting Online About Drugs, Alcohol and Sex – The Trumpet
Millions of American teenagers have abused drugs or alcohol in the past 30 days, and many of them are chatting about it online with a frightening degree of openness.

ALCOHOL - USA
Youth Warned About Alcohol Dangers – Tyler Morning Telegraph
The Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, hosted a multimedia outreach program for 12- to 18-year-olds Wednesday to warn about dangers involved with drinking.

PRESCRIPTION - USA
Dispose of prescription drugs properly – The Herald Banner
With the rapid increase in the number of teens abusing prescription drugs in recent years, it is important to clear out your medicine cabinets and monitor remaining amounts regularly.

PRESCRIPTION - USA
Dangerous Habit: Prescription Drug Abuse – WRBL News
It’s a problem that affects people of all ages, races and genders. Prescription drug abuse: It isn’t a new problem, but isn’t going away either.