Drug News

ALCOHOL – UK
Countdown to Alcohol Awareness Week – Alcohol Focus Scotland

This year’s Alcohol Awareness Week will run from 5-11 October. The message is that making small changes to the way you drink can make a big difference to how you feel the next day and to your long-term health.

PRESCRIPTION – CANADA
Lundar RCMP warn about prescription drug abuse – Interlake Spectator

Gypsumville, Ashern and Lundar RCMP, with the Interlake Regional Health Authority, are warning parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse after several overdoes were recently reported by local hospitals.

METH – USA
Meth Free Project offers hope – Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Santa Rosa County Drug Prevention and Recovery will host the Meth Destroys: The High is a Lie, at the Christian Life Church on Avalon Boulevard on Thursday, October 2 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

METH – CANADA
Why Crystal Meth is known as the ‘ugly drug’ – CTV British Columbia

There is nothing pretty about crystal meth in terms of how it makes an addict look and feel.

DRUGS – USA
American Kids Most Medicated – Science Daily News

American children are approximately three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication than children in Europe. A new study claims that the differences may be accounted for by regulatory practices and cultural beliefs about the role of medication in emotional and behavioural problems.

COCAINE – UK
Clubbers confuse ecstasy powder with cocaine – Guardian

Sales of ecstasy in powder form make it increasingly difficult for drug takers to know what mind-altering substance they are consuming, a senior government adviser warned yesterday.

ADDICTION – USA
Options available for alcohol and drug addiction, recovery – Warren Record

In commemoration of the 19th National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, the Warren County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed September as Recovery Month here.

METH – INDIA
Weight Loss and “Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) - Dangerous Addiction for Oz Women – Med India
A potent street drug- “ice”- or in reality, crystal methamphetamine is leading young Aussie women down the dangerous road of addiction. An all this, just to shed a little extra flab.

METH – USA
Meth campaign kicks off Wednesday – Benton County Daily Record

The Benton County Meth Task Force will kick off its monthlong methamphetamine awareness and prevention campaign at noon Wednesday at the Benton County Courthouse.

ALCOHOL – USA
SURVIVAL GUIDE: Alcohol – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Colleges and local governments probably can’t stop you from drinking alcohol, but they have adopted tough guidelines that may make you think twice about chugging that next beer.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Let’s get the party started without the booze, says our Miss World – The Sydney Morning Herald

Alcohol is seen by young people as a treat or reward. I hope this can be a start of a change in attitudes.