Drug News

METH – USA
Murray marches against meth – The Daily Citizen

They came by foot, stroller, skateboard, push scooter, golf cart, motorcycle and car. They came to the steps of the Murray County Courthouse early Saturday morning in support of one cause: Eradicating methamphetamine from their community.

HEROIN – USA
Heroin dealing on the rise in Northern Shenandoah – Northern Virginia Daily

Heroin has found a home in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. In fact, some local authorities say heroin may even trump the problems posed by other illegal drugs such as cocaine, crack and meth.

ALCOHOL – USA
Drug body chief hails tax on alcopops – The Sydney Morning Herald

A FORMER senior federal Liberal minister who heads a national drug body has welcomed the Federal Government’s tax rise on alcopops.

ALCOHOL – USA
Help Make It A Safe Summer: Don’t Serve Alcohol To Teens – Health News Digest

A national campaign to reduce underage drinking is helping the nation understand that serving alcohol to teens is unsafe, illegal and irresponsible.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
More Americans Than Ever Taking Prescription Drugs – db Techno

According to a new report, more Americans than ever are using prescription drugs on a regular basis.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Majority Of Americans Are On Prescription Drugs – Chattah Box

A new report has shown that the majority of Americans are using prescription drugs on a regular basis, a habit which many experts believe must be changed.

MARIJUANA – USA
PRO-CON: Should states ban marijuana-flavored candies? Yes. – Kansas City Star

The term “gateway drug” is used to describe certain lower classed drugs that some believe can lead users to harder, more dangerous drugs.

DRUGS – USA
Drug-test every worker, says police chief – The Scotsman

DRUG-TESTING should be introduced throughout Scotland’s workplaces and universities, a senior police officer has suggested.

MARIJUANA – USA
Teen Marijuana use Worsens Depression – White House Drug Policy

An Analysis of Recent Data Shows “Self-Medicating” Could Actually Make Things Worse.

MARIJUANA – USA
Substance Use And Misuse: Middle Class Relaxing With Marijuana – Medical News Today

A variety of middle-class people are making a conscious but careful choice to use marijuana to enhance their leisure activities, a University of Alberta study shows.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription take-back set for Saturday in Ardmore – KXII News

If you live in Ardmore, and you take medications, there’s a new way to get rid of the medicines you don’t need.

MARIJUANA – CANADA
Marijuana popular among educated, middle-class: study – Canada.com

“People are finally starting to recognize that judges and lawyers and cops and doctors and other people who hold responsible jobs in society like to have a reefer,” says Mulgrew, an award-winning writer from Vancouver.