Drug News

ALCOHOL – UK
Alcohol flush signals cancer risk for East Asians – The Associated Press

Turn a bit red when you drink a mere half bottle of beer? If you’re of East Asian descent, consider that a warning: You may be at higher risk of alcohol-caused esophageal cancer.

METH – CANADA
RCMP warns of growing meth trade in New Brunswick – CBC

The number of drug seizures involving methamphetamine is doubling in New Brunswick and the RCMP is warning that the highly addictive drug is being laced with other illicit substances.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, Drug Disposal Program – Central Illinois Proud

Sometimes, teenager’s drug of choice is found right in your own medicine cabinet.  In fact, research shows one in five teens has abused prescription pain medication.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Properly Dispose of Prescription Drugs – WHOI News

If you’ve already started your spring cleaning now might be the perfect time to go through your medicine cabinet.

CANNABIS – UK
Severe Vomiting Sickness With Chronic Cannabis Abuse – Medical News Today

According to Dr. Sontineni, doctors and health care workers currently under recognize the syndrome leading to delayed diagnosis and expensive diagnostic investigations.

ALCOHOL – USA
Rehab centers see bankers driven to drink – Reuters

Cocaine and martinis on Wall Street? Nothing new there. Masters of the Universe admitting they have an alcohol problem? Not so common.

ALCOHOL – UK
Ministers shift over alcohol plan – BBC News

The Scottish Government’s controversial plans to tackle alcohol abuse are set to be brought forward in separate legislation.

ADDICTION – USA
Middle Schoolers ‘Smoke’ Smarties Candy – Join Together

The Wall Street Journal reported March 20 that students are crushing the sugary candy discs into a powder, tearing off one end of the cellophane wrapper, pouring the powder into their mouths, and then blowing the dust out of their mouths and nose.

ALCOHOL – UK
Acetaldehyde In Alcohol — No Longer Just The Chemical That Causes A Hangover – Medical News Today

A new study published in the journal Addiction shows that drinking alcohol is the greatest risk factor for acetaldehyde-related cancer. Heavy drinkers may be at increased risk due to exposure from multiple sources.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
U.S. Attorney Cracking Down On Illegal Prescription Drug Sales – WTOV News

The U.S. Attorney General’s office is cracking down on illegal prescription drug sales. A new program called Operation Pill Broker hopes to educate the public and reverse the trend of prescription drug abuse through intense drug investigations.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
In Depth: How To Avoid Hidden Prescription Drug Risks – Forbes

Americans are often dangerously undereducated about the risks of prescription medicine, particularly when combined with over-the-counter drugs and supplements.