Drug News

COCAINE – USA
Study: U.S. Paper Money Covered With Cocaine – Fox News

Paper money contains high traces of cocaine, regardless of whether or not the paper money came into direct contact with the drug.

COCAINE – USA
U.S. money contains highest traces of cocaine – MSNBC News

Paper money contains high traces of cocaine, regardless of whether or not the paper money came into direct contact with the drug. And U.S. bills take the top spot, covered in the greatest amount of the illegal powder.

DRUGS – UK
Young people and drugs - young people talk directly to government – Mentor

As figures are released showing that young people’s drug use is falling, a group of young people working with the drug prevention charity Mentor UK send out a strong message to government about what is needed to maintain and improve on this reduction.

DRUGS – USA
Teens Cite School Pressure For Drug Abuse – MSNBC News

According to a recent study, teenagers said academic pressure is the leading cause of drug use. Video: Students Blame Academic Pressure For Drug Abuse.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Huge Prescription Drug Round-up – CBS News

In all, an estimated 100,000 pills collected from people who wanted to properly discard their unused or unwanted drugs.

ADDERALL – USA
Prescription drugs can be problem for teens – Joplin Globe

Americans live in a heavily medicated culture. Whatever problem we have, there is a pill for it.

DRUGS – USA
Teens Using Drugs to Cope with Stress, Parents Underestimating Pressures – Join Together

A new study released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America reveals a troubling new insight into the reasons why teens use drugs.

HEROIN – USA
Heroin concerns increase among some police – WSLS News

A month long investigation by 10 On Your Side reveals worries about some law enforcement agencies about a increase in heroin use.

ALCOHOL – UK
New calls for drink-drive limit to be cut – The Herald

Fresh calls have been made to lower the drink-drive limit after a survey showed that more than 40% of women and almost 60% of men had got behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.

ALCOHOL – UK

Police may get right to stage random breath tests to tackle drink-driving – Times Online

Police could be given the power to carry out random breath tests on motorists as part of a new package of measures to tackle drink-driving.