Drug News

ADDICITON – UK
Addictions to over-the-counter and prescription drugs ‘significant problem’ – Telegraph

Addictions to over-the-counter and prescription drugs are a “significant” problem and require “urgent” attention, an influential group of MPs has warned.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Unlawful prescription drug sales on the rise – Canton Daily Ledger

Police said one area of drug enforcement that has been on the rise is illegal sales of prescription medication, specifically scheduled/controlled substances such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, Xanax, Fentanyl and methadone, to note a few examples.

DRUGS – UK
Working with young people about drugs and alcohol – Regional workshops – Drug Scope

DrugScope are holding a series of five one-day regional workshops for those who work with young people around drugs and alcohol.

ADDICTION – USA
Only 20% of addicted inmates get rehab – Addiction Inbox

Among the many ironies of the American War on Drugs, the situation of drug abusers in prison ranks high on the list.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Americans Drug Their Children with 300 Percent More Psychotropic Meds – Prison Planet

Psychotropic drugs are prescribed to children in the United States at three times the rate of children in Europe, according to one of the first studies to rigorously compare such prescription patterns between different countries.

ALCOHOL – USA
Raising Alcohol Taxes Reduces Drinking, Study Says – Join Together

Evidence is “statistically overwhelming” that communities can reduce alcohol consumption by raising alcohol taxes, according to a report from University of Florida researcher Alexander C. Wagenaar and colleagues.

ALCOHOL – USA
Linn County youths abusing drugs, alcohol more than parents know – The Gazette Online

Dorothy de Souza Guedes, chair of the public relations and media committee, said the goal is to have parents and youths begin the discussion about alcohol and drug abuse.

ALCOHOL – UK
Drinking less alcohol – Guardian

Probably. Lots of studies show that drinking a lot of alcohol increases your chances of having high blood pressure.

METH – USA
Nelson Cosponsors Bill To Crack Down On Meth – KCSR Radio News

Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to provide new tools to drug enforcement officials to combat the production and distribution of the drug methamphetamine (meth).