Drug News

ALCOHOL – USA
Hispanic Teens More Likely Than Whites, Blacks to Use Drugs – Join Together
A new report from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) finds that Hispanic youth are more likely to use illicit drugs than white or black teens and says trying to adapt to American culture may be the cause.

ALCOHOL – USA
Disorderly Wisconsin Football Fans Breath-Tested, Banned – Join Together
Fans attending University of Wisconsin football games are being given breath tests for alcohol use before being allowed into the stadium if they previously have been kicked out for disruptive behavior.

ALCOHOL – USA
24-Hour Drinking Could Be Curtailed in U.K. – Join Together
Citing the growing problem of binge drinking, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said his government would consider reversing a controversial decision to allow pubs to serve alcohol around the clock.

COCAINE – UK
Cocaine Abuse – GM TV News
A recent United Nations report has revealed that around 910,000 Brits (one in every 45 adults) regularly use cocaine.

HEROIN – USA
Special Series - Cheese Heroin: A Deadly Addiction – KERA
With school back in session, medical professionals and educators are concerned an increasing number of students will become addicted to cheese heroin.

HEROIN – USA
Local law enforcement worried about heroin use – The Urban Daily Citizen
A recent spike in drug overdose cases has local law enforcement searching for answers.
PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription Drug Related Deaths Triple; Chiropractic Care May Be the Answer – Associated Content

The report shows that over the last seven years, this country has seen an increase in the number of prescription drug related deaths as well as severe adverse reactions, according to CPR Communications.

ADDICTION – USA
Addiction month is fresh chance for addicts – The News Record

September was National Addiction Recovery Month, but college students shouldn’t just rely on a month to cut back on alcohol, if they decide to do so. However, if it takes a reason like Addiction Recovery Month to get an addict on their way to a fresh start, then go for it.