Drug News

PAINKILLER – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Painkiller abuse prompts concern – The National

Health officials are concerned that prescription-drug abuse may be increasing in the capital and that addicts have little trouble getting their hands on painkillers and other kinds of pills.

METH – USA
Why meth? Not in my town – RDH

Knowing the signs and symptoms of methamphetamine (MA) abuse can save lives. As medical professionals, it is vital to know the protocol for identifying and treating patients affected by the use of this drug.

METH – USA
SEMO Officials Worry Meth Production On Rise – KAIT News

Methamphetamine production is on the rise again in southeast Missouri, and narcotics officers say they’re fighting back by trying to keep meth precursors out of the hands of producers.

METH – USA
Crystal Darkness: Funding sought to continue the fight – Chickasha Express Star

Following the historic success of its 30-minute documentary last week, Phase Two of Crystal Darkness Oklahoma now begins. On Monday, campaign officials announced they are looking to raise another $100,000 to help communities fight methamphetamine in their area.

DRUGS – UK
Beer’s drug-theme angers watchdog – Financial Times

The industry body that monitors the promotion and sale of alcohol has accused a Scottish microbrewery of marketing a beer that glamorises drugs.

DRUGS – AUSTRALIA
Greater effort needed to stem drug toll – The Sydney Morning Herald

A greater effort is needed in schools to stem the 4,300 drug-related deaths in Queensland each year, educators say.

METH – USA
Methamphetamine use affects abusers, families – Jefferson Post

At the turn of the millennium, law enforcement agencies in Ashe County began discovering a disturbing trend that was sweeping through the small mountain county; a rise in methamphetamine trafficking and usage.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Thank you for drinking despite the hazards – The Sydney Morning Herald

Soon you will see full-page advertisements from alcohol retailers with a difference. They are planning to devote 10 per cent of the ad space to promoting websites that discourage binge drinking.

PAINKILLER – UK
Painkillers can increase the risk of car crashes, a study finds – Guardian

Driving a car while taking some types of painkillers can increase your risk of being involved in a crash, a new study has found. The study looked at a range of painkillers, including some that you can buy from a pharmacy without a prescription.