Drug News

ADDERALL – USA
Children Poisoning Themselves with Illegal Psychiatric Drugs – Huffington Post

No one knows how many of America’s high school age youngsters are taking prescribed psychiatric drugs, but an estimate of 10%-15% would not be far off, and for some ages groups and circumstances it will be far too low.

ALCOHOL – INDIA
More than 50 percent of UK Women consume Alcohol during Pregnancy – Health Jockey

According to a latest survey it has been found that the consumption of alcohol would have long term negative effects on the children. The research papers released by National Health Service have revealed that older mothers are prone to drinking alcohol compared to the younger ones.

ALCOHOL – FINLAND
Police Step Up Vigilance Of Alcohol Usage – YLE News

Police plan to keep a particularly sharp eye on alcohol usage this week. Their goal will be to prevent alcohol abuse among young people and to reduce consumption.

ALCOHOL – CANADA
Nunatsiavut Government Takes Aim at Alcohol and Drugs – VOCM

The Nunatsiavut Government’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Committee will conduct a series of meetings this week, aimed at reducing the flow of alcohol and drugs into their communities.

ALCOHOL – USA
Alcohol use is No. 1 contributing factor in boating fatalities – Lake County News

According to the most recent U.S. Coast Guard statistics, alcohol use is ranked No. 1 as a contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in the United States.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription drugs need proper disposal – The Tennessean

William Sites of Nashville wanted to know what to do with prescription drugs remaining after his wife’s father passed away. He tried to donate them but couldn’t. He didn’t want to flush them down the toilet because that practice has been linked to trace amounts of drugs in drinking water.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Ads focus on children’s prescription drug deaths – East Valley Tribune

Tammy Pasanella sobbed as she stood in front of a wall of television cameras and reporters on Friday and recalled how her son, Chandler Valley Christian High School football player Danny Pasanella, slipped into a prescription drug addiction and, ultimately, death.

METH – USA
Dentist shows students effects of meth on mouths – Wenatchee World

Meth is a highly addictive drug that comes in several forms, including powder, crystal, rocks and tablets, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. It can be snorted, smoked, swallowed or injected. Long-term effects include paranoia, hallucinations, delusions and severe dental problems.

ALCOHOL – UK
Revealed: the TRUE scale of Scotland’s alcohol problem – The Sunday Herald

AS MUCH AS DRINKING TWICE ARE SCOTS PREVIOUSLY thought, the to be published tomorrow figures New can reveal. Herald Sunday underestimated how much seriously previous surveys that indicate alcohol we consume.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription drug abuse focus of special summit – Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Parents, students and community leaders from every walk of life showed up at the Bosa Community Center Wednesday night to address the issue of drug abuse.