July 16, 2007 Drug Addiction News
METH – USA
Dianne Feinstein: Candy-flavored drugs: A danger to kids – Sacramento Bee
The Sacramento, California area has been hit by the latest trend in illicit drugs: candy and fruit flavoring used to market drugs to youngsters.
MARIJUANA – CANADA
Getting high: Quebecers push Canada to top of list – The Gazette
Quebec’s prodigious pot use puts Canada in first place in a United Nations drug study of marijuana use in the industrialized world.
ALCOHOL – UK
All day boozing sees hospitals swamped – IC Wales
“Binge drinking is causing great damage to society. Instead of introducing measures to combat alcohol abuse, the Government unleashed 24-hour drinking on our towns and communities. “ Welsh hospitals have seen a massive surge in adults and children admitted for drink problems following the introduction of 24-hour drinking.
ALCOHOL – USA
OKC nightclub offers alcohol- and drug-free alternative to addicts – Tulsa World
A new Oklahoma City nightclub is designed to offer an alternative to people who are trying to recover from alcohol and drug addictions.
ADDICTION – USA
Jim Bender helps youth battle drug addiction – Lancaster Online
Lancaster County Council on Drug & Alcohol Abuse helps local residents battle drug and alcohol addiction.
DRUGS – USA
Drug swaps on rise – Chippewa Valley News
Prescription drug swapping by youths is on the rise. There are what’s called “Pharm parties,” when a variety of prescription drugs are placed in bowl that is then passed around.
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