Drug News

PRESCRIPTION – USA
ETHEX Recalls Propafenone, Isosorbide, Morphine and Destroamphetamine Pills – US Recall News

The following lots of pharmaceutical drugs have been recalled by ETHEX Corporation because they may contain oversized pills, which could result in overdoses.

MORPHINE – USA
Voluntary Recall of Potentially Oversized Tablets Expanded – Med Page Today

ETHEX Corporation announced the voluntary recall of lots of five generic medications because they may contain more than the labeled amount of active ingredient, the FDA said.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
More teens in rehab over prescription drug use – News 10 Now

They are easy to get and for many, they don’t cost a dime. What’s lurking in your medicine cabinet could do damage to the teenage mind.

DRUGS – IRELAND
Recognise the signs of abuse – Irish Times

A drug awareness programme aims to alert parents to the symptoms of drugs misuse and the best way to handle any confrontations.

DRUGS – USA
Groups take aim at teen drug use – Royal Oak Daily Tribune

In an effort to keep unused or outdated prescription drugs out of the hands of teenage substance abusers, area drug prevention groups are offering a one-day prescription drug drop off at DMC Surgery Hospital in Madison Heights.

ALCOHOL – USA
Coalition targets alcohol abuse – Appleton Post Crescent
A group of health care providers is forming a coalition to push for new laws to fight alcohol abuse.