Drug News

ALCOHOL – UK
Youth Binge Drinking Culture Must End, Australian Medical Association – Medical News Today

The AMA is calling for a partnership between Government, industry, health professionals and the community to end the binge drinking culture that is damaging the health of young Australians.

METH – USA
Coalition For A Drug Free Hawaii Backyard Jam – KHNL News

Once again, there’s another startling statistic when it comes to crystal methamphetamine in the islands. Experts say “ice” use is on the rise, but one group is doing its part to stop the spread of this drug.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Combating prescription drug abuse – The Citizen of Laconia

With the story of Ledger fresh in so many people’s minds it is apropos that the Laconia Police, in collaboration with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department, are launching a program to deal with the rising incidence of prescription drug abuse in Greater Laconia.

METH – USA
Wise way to spend a million bucks: Scaring teens, stopping meth – The Anniston Star

Meth is a killer, a man-made destroyer of human flesh that’s as impossible for an addict to flee as it is for a swimmer to remain dry. It rots teeth, influences moods, creates profound bouts of depression and anxiety, generates wild, sci-fi-like hallucinations and clutches users with a seemingly iron and inescapable hand.

METH – USA
Fifth-graders get anti-meth lesson: Rotary Club hitting local schools with strong message – Farmington Daily Times

Backed by corporate sponsors, the San Juan Rotary Club visits every fifth-grader in the county every year. That’s more than 2,000 students in dozens of elementary schools from Blanco to Crownpoint, McQueary said.

METH – CANADA
Students hear meth message – Prince George Citizen

Mark McLaughlin of the Crystal Meth Society of B.C. spent last week touring local schools doing the first meth recognition and prevention presentations that the society does routinely around Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

METH – USA
The Flavors of Meth – KETKNBC News

Drug dealers are using Cool-Aide and Nestle Quick to hook kids on a powerful and addicting drug.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Youth Binge Drinking Culture Must End – AMA

The AMA is today calling for a partnership between Government, industry, health professionals and the community to end the binge drinking culture that is damaging the health of young Australians.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Silent killer: Prescription drug abuse – AZ Family

Prescription drug abuse has reached statistical highs but is it leading to societal lows. The death of a young movie star forced people to take a closer look.