Drug News

HEROIN – USA
Cheap heroin hooks a wider population – Atlanta Journal Constitution

The cause of Georgia Tech baseball player Michael Hutts’ death hasn’t been determined, but the mention of heroin in the police report on his death was a reminder that abuse of the addictive drug is on the rise.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Teen prescription drug abuse a growing trend – Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil

Sandi Delack has encountered middle school students who’ve taken their parents’ prescription medications in order to get high. Delack is a Rhode Island school nurse and president-elect of the National Association of School Nurses.

ALCOHOL – USA
Forum addresses alcohol abuse as ’societal problem’ – The Reporter
That’s the message local officials were hoping to drive home during a public forum titled “Responsible Drinking or Dead Drunk — It’s Your Choice.” The forum was held Thursday night in the Legislative Chambers of the City County Government Center.

ALCOHOL – USA
Being aware during Alcohol Awareness Month – Santa Cruz Sentinel

In 2006, 43,000 Californians sought publicly funded treatment for alcohol addiction, including vulnerable populations like seniors and youth. But, recent studies show that more than 2.2 million people in our state meet the criteria for alcohol dependence or abuse.

ALCOHOL – USA
Bradley greeks step up for alcohol awareness – Peoria Journal Star

In light of recent alcohol-related deaths on Bradley University’s campus, the school’s fraternities and sororities are stepping up their alcohol awareness program.

ALCOHOL – USA
Youth learn of alcohol’s perils – 2 The Advocate

Tracy Mitchell prepared no script for the message she planned to deliver to the audience of teenagers attending the alcohol awareness concert at LSU on Saturday.

ALCOHOL – USA
Boozy Betty: a warning of the effects of alcohol – Sunday Herald

A prevailing image of students has tended to be that of the Boozy Betty is no different. She’s out drinking kind. hard-drinking with friends into the wee hours, she can’t remember how she got home and her grades are beginning to suffer as a result.

METH – USA
Auditions Held for Anti-Meth Commercial Campaign – KNDO News

Actors of all ages came out in Yakima today to audition for a new county wide commercial campaign. A local production company along with Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities is looking for actors for their upcoming “Meth-Lied” campaign.

METH – USA
A thanks to media on meth program – Arizona Republic

On behalf of the Arizona affiliate of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, I thank the Arizona media for their participation and support of the recent Crystal Darkness program.

ADDICTION – INDIA
Painting Exhibition on Alcohol and Drugs De-addiction on Apr 20 – Daiji World

An awareness programme is being organized on ‘Alcohol and drugs de-addiction’ by Janajagruthi Vedike at SDM Law college here today, Sunday April 20.