July 22, 2007 Drug Addiction News
METH – USA
‘Meth Check’ System Being Tested in Kentucky – KTAR News
An automated system called “Meth Check” is being used in Kentucky to track purchases of cold medicine to specific individuals.
METH – USA
CBS46 Investigates: Traces Of Meth – CBS News
A CBS 46 News Investigation has uncovered potential dangers in former methamphetamine homes that experts say could be reaching epidemic proportions.
HEROIN ADDICTION – USA
Northfield heroin debate turns to talk of solutions – KARE News
The controversy over the true size of Northfield’s heroin problem took a positive turn today. A cross section of community leaders met to discuss prevention, enforcement and treatment solutions.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE – USA
Drug czar addresses prescription drug abuse – KVUE News
The latest research on teenage drug use across the country shows that, next to marijuana, the most common drugs teens use to get high are prescription medications.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE – USA
Caught in pull of pills – The Dallas Morning News
Teenagers now abuse prescription medications more than any other drug except marijuana, according to recent research. Overall drug use is down nationwide, but prescription drug abuse is booming.
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