Drug News

PRESCRIPTION – USA
High prescription use is mixed bag – Desert News

More than half of insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, according to a new study by a national firm that manages prescription benefits for about 20 percent of Americans.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
State probes alcohol energy drink marketing – Food Week

The minister also issued a public warning about alcohol energy drinks, cautioning that the combination of alcohol and stimulants such as caffeine or guarana may pose particular health risks.

ALCOHOL – UK
Most English drinkers ‘ignorant about alcohol units’ – AFP

More than three quarters of English drinkers do not know how many units are in a glass of wine, a new poll published on Monday has found as the British government launched a new alcohol awareness campaign.

ALCOHOL – USAz
APD issues warning about teens and alcohol – KVUE News

In a few weeks, thousands of high school seniors will receive their diplomas. But along with those graduation ceremonies come parties, and the Austin Police Department is warning teens about the dangers of underage drinking.

ALCOHOL – USA
Heavy Drinking Increases Blood Pressure, Other Coronary Risks – Join Together

Men who drink more than 21 units of alcohol weekly and women who drink more than 14 units weekly are at higher risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, according to Irish researchers.

METH – USA
Kremmling school receives methamphetamine education today – Sky-Hi Daily News

This is what came to mind when I first saw the meth abuse awareness campaign focusing on the changes in physical appearance the drug causes in a surprisingly short span of time. Before/after pictures highlight the devastating flush into drug abyss in a matter of weeks to a few months.

ALCOHOL – UK
Government launches alcohol abuse ads – The Guardian

The Department of Health is launching the first stage of a £10m drive to tackle binge drinking with a TV campaign about the units of alcohol in different drinks.

ALCOHOL – UK
Drinkers confused over safe alcohol limits – Reuter

A trend to serving wine in larger glasses has added to public confusion over how much alcohol is safe to drink, the government said on Monday.

ALCOHOL – UK
Booze ban sobering for town’s teenagers – The Guardian

The scene last Friday was typical of teenage life in any small town. Three girls and two boys, aged between 13 and 15, hung around an alleyway behind shops in the early evening sunshine.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol and Energy Drinks Serve Up Double Danger – Australian Drug Foundation

People who drink alcohol mixed with energy drinks can double their chances of being hurt or injured after drinking, needing medical attention and travelling with a drunk driver, according to new US research.