Drug News

ALCOHOL – UK
Aged and matured? – Guardian

Teenagers in the UK often seem to be portrayed as a bunch of booze-addled louts. Mark Gould finds out what truth there is in the sensationalism, and what young people feel needs to be done to change that image.

CANNABIS – UK
Cannabis use increases cancer risk, study suggests – Medical Research Center

A new study published by MRC-funded researchers has found “convincing evidence” that cannabis smoke damages DNA in ways that could potentially increase the risk of cancer development in humans.

DRUGS – USA
Parental Involvement in Preventing Youth Substance Use – SAMHSA

Preventing youth substance use requires a comprehensive approach involving communities, schools, peers, and families. Research indicates that parents are an influential factor in whether youths use alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.

CANNABIS – UK
‘Cannabis Alters Human DNA’ - New Study – Medical News Today

A new study published by University of Leicester researchers has found “convincing evidence” that cannabis smoke damages DNA in ways that could potentially increase the risk of cancer development in humans.

ALCOHOL – UK
Expert On College Alcohol Abuse And Prevention Available To Speak On New Study – Medical News Today

A report released by the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found that binge drinking and drinking-related deaths among college-age students are increasing.

ALCOHOL – UK
Dangerous College Drinking: Prevention Is Possible, Studies Suggest – Medical News Today

Alcohol is sometimes seen as part and parcel of college life, but there are programs that can significantly reduce students’ risky drinking, according to a series of studies in a special college drinking supplement of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

ALCOHOL – UK
College Drinking Problems, Deaths On The Rise – Medical News Today

Alcohol-related deaths, heavy drinking episodes and drunk driving have all been on the rise on college campuses over the past decade.

ALCOHOL – UK
Colleges, Communities Combat Off-Campus Student Drinking – Medical News Today

Programs that bring colleges and their surrounding neighborhoods together may help reduce off-campus drinking problems.

MARIJUANA – UK
Marijuana Damages DNA And May Cause Cancer – Medical News Today

Using a highly sensitive new test, scientists in Europe are reporting “convincing evidence” that marijuana smoke damages the genetic material DNA in ways that could increase the risk of cancer.