Drug News

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Prescription drug injuries and deaths reach record levels – Los Angeles Times

The number of deaths and serious injuries associated with prescription drug use rose to record levels in the first quarter of this year, with 4,825 deaths and nearly 21,000 injuries, a watchdog group said Wednesday.

METH – INDIA
Why methamphetamine is so addictive and damaging to brain – Entertainment and Showbiz

A study has cast new light on why the drug methamphetamine is very addictive and damaging to the brain.

METH – USA
Organizers expect increase in attendance at anti-drug rally – Northwest Arkansas Times

More than 1, 000 students from 10 area schools will convene at Bud Walton Arena on Thursday to take part in this year’s Red Ribbon Rally.

DRUGS – USA
Spike In Accidental Overdose Deaths – Trans World News

A study appearing in the September 2008 issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine showed that children under the age of 6 are overdosing on drugs.

ADDERALL – USA
Adderall abuse risk to grades, mental health – Arizona Daily Wildcat

As course work increases on campus, some students will risk their own personal health by taking stimulants such as Adderall, Concerta and Ritalin to help them keep up with their school work.

ADDICTION – USa
Parents Make A Difference: Preventing Drug Addiction – Trans World News

A recent study showed that parental guidance and counseling went a long way in keeping their children from becoming drug addicts.

HEROIN – UK
Documentary Shows The Horror Of Heroin Addiction – Glasgow Daily Record

THIS may be the most moving documentary of the week, as the latest Cutting Edge special takes a look inside a heroin-hit family.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Dramatic spike in deaths, injuries caused by prescription drugs – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Nationwide, there were 4,825 prescription-related deaths and nearly 21,000 injuries in the first quarter of this year. That’s an all-time high and close to a threefold increase in deaths from the previous quarter.

METH – NEW ZEALAND
Seizure prompts call to fight P – Stuff

A drug expert has called for a hard-hitting television education programme to cut methamphetamine use after a massive Customs seizure of pseudoephedrine, which could have been worth $28 million once made into P.

ALCOHOL – USA
Dangers of drinking and driving displayed during Alcohol Awareness Week – The Auburn Plainsman

Students were educated this week on a subject they face every day: alcohol. “SGA wanted to do an Alcohol Awareness Week sometime this semester, especially with the two alcohol-related deaths,” said Clay Parker, SGA senator-at-large.