Drug News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert today on the safe and correct use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension in response to numerous reports of adverse events–including death–associated with the misuse and inappropriate use of this potent cough medication.

PAINKILLER – USA
UPDATE 3-US says UCB cough medicine overdose can kill – Reuters

U.S. health officials warned parents and doctors about Tussionex, the prescription cough medicine, saying it may have fatal side effects if used inappropriately.

DRUGS – USA
Among students, illicit prescription drug use rising – Michigan Daily

Abuse of prescription drugs has become a growing regularity among college students. A recent study conducted by University researchers found that about 20 percent of college students take prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.

METHADONE – USA
State sees jump in methadone poisoning deaths – Kennebec Journal

Poisoning deaths related to methadone have surged in recent years nationwide as well as in Maine, which had the country’s highest death rates from the drug in 2005.

METH – USA
Workshop to educate on meth abuse signs – WWMT News

Understanding the signs of meth abuse is the focus of a workshop in Calhoun County Tuesday.

DRUGS – USA
Drugs in Our Drinking Water: Cotinine and Other Drugs Found in Our Drinking Water – Associated Content

Drinking water is something that we taken for granted. We believe our water supply to be clean and free of things that could harm us. However, it looks like we have more to worry about now when it comes to the quality of our drinking water.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Tasmania welcomes steps tackling alcohol abuse in teens – ABC News

The Alcohol and other Drugs Council in Tasmania has welcomed the Federal Government’s initial efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among teenagers.

ALCOHOL – USA
Town hall meeting planned on youth alcohol abuse – Muskegon Chronicle

A communitywide effort to address the problem of youth alcohol abuse will be the focus of a town hall meeting 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Muskegon Community College.

DRUGS – USA
Drugs Found in Much of Nation’s Drinking Water – News Inferno

Drugs have tainted much of the drinking water in many American cities.  Antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers, sex hormones and many other pharmaceuticals have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans in 24 major metropolitan areas, according to an Associated Press (AP) investigation.