Drug News

METH – USA
Taking on meth – The Shelbyville News

At a ceremony this spring to honor crime victims, Shelby County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Brad Landwerlen announced that the number of secret meth labs dismantled in Shelby County had risen from 12 in 2005 to 25 to 2006.

METH – USA
Mission Mission’s “I Lost Me To Meth” Coaster Contest – SFist
Oh wow. Mission Mission is offering a free pack of “I Lost Me to Meth” coasters to one lucky reader who can come up with the niftiest meth-related anecdote.

METH – USA
Missouri Legislature Approves Meth Bill – KBIA News

A new bill has been passed in the Missouri Legislature that would help crack down on those trying to purchase drugs to make methamphetamine.

MARIJUANA – USA
Marijuana still drug of choice – The Delphos Herald

No longer solely associated with sandals and tie-dyed T-shirts, marijuana has transcended all social demographics. Adults and teens alike smoke it in “bongs” and fire up “blunts.” Local police say the country’s most popular narcotic is abused by those of various income brackets and social status.

MARIJUANA – USA
SURVEY: Marijuana most used illegal drug – The Daily Titan

Behind marijuana, cocaine is the most used illegal drug on campus according to an unscientific survey conducted by the Daily Titan this semester.

DRUGS – USA
Parental Awareness of Child’s Drug Use – Join Together

Parents are less likely to be aware of a younger child’s cigarette and alcohol use than that of an older child, according to analysis of multiyear data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

ALCOHOL – USA
Groups, Parents Urge Maryland Gov. to Veto Alcopops Bill – Join Together

Advocacy groups and parents of teens killed in alcohol-related incidents this week sent a pair of Mother’s Day appeals to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley urging him to veto a bill that would treat sweetened “alcopop” drinks the same as beer for regulatory and tax purposes.

ADDICTION – USA
Walking tall: Hudson walkathon raises drug addiction awareness – MetroWest Daily News

A group of spirited walkers put their feet on the streets yesterday to raise money for drug awareness and to help others with drug addictions.