Drug News

HEROIN – USA
It’s the heroin, not the ‘cheese’ – Star Telegram

Toxicologists at the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office are re-reviewing the autopsies of drug overdose victims after federal authorities requested statistics on “cheese” heroin deaths.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription drugs latest target of teens, young adults – Brockton Enterprise

Teenagers and young adults are swiping prescription pain killers from the medicine cabinets of parents and grandparents, then pooling and swapping the medications in what are called “pharm parties.”

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Doctor: Prescription drug overdoses a growing threat in Trumbull County – Tribune-Chronicle
Every drug is a poison, but it’s the dosage that determines lethality. That statement sums up what forensic pathologist Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk sees as a growing problem in Trumbull County — drug overdoses.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol-related hospital admissions rising – The Age
VICTORIA has the fastest-growing rate of alcohol-related hospital admissions in Australia, sparking renewed calls for action on binge drinking.

METH – USA
Fruita student’s movie on meth to be shown – Grand Junction Sentinel

Vinny Castellini knew nothing about teenagers using methamphetamine. Until he made a movie about it.

PAINKILLER – CANADA
Illicit drug use among students plateaus, but painkiller increase a concern – The Canadian Press

Crack, meth and crystal meth use among Ontario high-school students is on the decline, according to a new survey that suggests teens in the province who use illicit drugs may be finding them in their household medicine cabinet.

ALCOHOL – USA
Early Binge Drinking Linked to Later Health Problems – Join Together

Youths and young adults who binge on alcohol raise their risk of developing myriad serious health problems later in life, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Inventory Prevents Prescription Drug Abuse – North Country Gazette
A resource to help prevent prescription drug abuse in homes across New York is being provided by the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

DRUGS – USA
Start drug education earlier – DesMoines Register

Democratic presidential contender Chris Dodd said today he think thinks children as young as first grade should hear more warnings about the dangers of drugs.

METH – USA
U.S. Attorney speaks on drug problem, listens to solutions – The Molokai Times

U.S. Attorney for Hawaii Ed Kubo opened his speech last Tuesday at Kaunakakai Elementary with some harsh statistics about his home state.