Drug News

ALCOHOL – USA
Early Morning Drunk Driving on the Rise in the U.K. – Join Together

Later pub closing times have led to an increase in early morning drunk-driving accidents in the U.K.

ADDICTION – USA
Beating Drug Addiction – WSAV TV News

Millions of people throughout the country suffer from drug or alcohol addiction.
It’s estimated close to twenty million people over the age of twelve currently use illegal drugs.

ADDICITON – USA
Alcohol, Drug Addiction Recovery Is Possible – eMax Health

The National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month efforts aim at raising awareness about the benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment.

COCAINE – UK
Cocaine: Do you have a drug problem? – The Independent

The questions below will help you to decide whether it would be advisable to seek further advice. If you answer the questions honestly, and you answer yes to three or more questions, then you may have a problem.

HEROIN – USA
Heroin “Major” Problem in Marion County – WBOY News

Marion County Sheriff Junior Slaughter says heroin has become increasingly prevalent over the past year, and is now a major problem.

METH – USA
Oklahoma leaders unite to fight meth – KXII TV News

Leaders from across Oklahoma on Monday will announce Crystal Darkness Oklahoma, a campaign aimed at tackling methamphetamine abuse in the state.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
California Cracks Down on Massive Prescription Drug Abuse – Imperial Valley News

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a crackdown on rampant prescription drug fraud in California, including the top fifty abusers who average more than 100 doctor and pharmacy visits to collect massive quantities of addictive drugs like Valium, Vicodin, and Oxycontin.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription Drug Abuse is Up – KAAL TV News
More and more people are abusing prescription drugs. And that’s why a local task force is making it their mission to stop the problem.

METH – USA
Washington County Declares October ‘Meth Awareness Month’ – KHBS/KHOG News
Washington County leaders are focusing the dangers of methamphetamine and have designated October as meth awareness month.

METH – USA
Anti-crystal meth campaign launches in northern Mexico – Los Angeles Times

Crystal meth — methamphetamine — is a growing problem in northern Mexico, which is also one of the states heavily affected by the country’s increasingly violent and deadly drug war.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Campaign targets teen prescription drug abuse – CNN News

Hoping to get the word out that in the wrong hands, prescription drugs can be deadly, Neal joined forces this year with the New York-based Partnership for a Drug-Free America.