Drug News

HEROIN – USA
Heroin a problem even in Antigo – Chicago Tribune

Heroin has been a drug most common in big cities, but the police chief says even Antigo in central Wisconsin is experiencing a rise in cases involving the potent and illegal drug.

HEROIN – USA
Antigo Police Are Seeing An Increase In Heroin On The City Streets – WSAW News

An illegal street drug you might not think of being a problem here in Central Wisconsin appears to be the drug of choice in Antigo.

ALCOHOL – USA
Alcohol abuse on rise among US soldiers: reports – AFP

Nearly twice as many US army soldiers today compared to six years ago are either alcoholic or engage in damaging behavior such as binge drinking, according to army statistics.

ALCOHOL – USA
Alcohol Abuse, Addiction Affect Suicide Rates – eMax Health

Factors that affect suicide rates include drug addiction and alcohol abuse. Studies also shows that being male, or part of a minority group, affects the incidence of suicide.

ADDERALL – USA
Abuse of ADHD medications by teens: an urgent report – Examiner

The Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center (ISPCC) has issued an urgent report to Iowa physicians concerning the abuse of medications for attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  In the past two days, the ISPCC has seen an increase in the number of teens and young adults, ages 13 to 24, who have abused or misused medication prescribed for ADHD.

ALCOHOL – USA
Alcohol’s dehydrating, disorienting effects affect judgement – Ocean City Today

The beach might seem like the perfect place to drink alcoholic beverages, but it isn’t the safest place to do so.

ALCOHOL – USA
Drug and Alcohol Treatment through Integrated Method of Recovery – Trans World News

For many people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions the first step to recovery is often a treatment center that focuses on ending the substance abuse and carving a path of sobriety for the rest of their life.

METH – USA
Motorcycle Ride Benefits Meth Awareness – Rome News Wire

Members of a local church teamed together Saturday Morning to bring awareness and raise money against methamphetamines.

HEROIN – USA
Many on Long Island learn of heroin’s tight grip – Newday

Across Long Island, thousands of people, some barely in their teens, are learning that heroin addiction is a monster not easily conquered. The drug holds its users in a tight grasp and won’t let go without a mammoth struggle.

ADDERALL – USA
More students using ‘academic steroids’ despite risks, ethical questions – Contra Costa Times

A 2006 Northeastern University study found misuse of so-called “Academic Steroids” is most prevalent at private colleges on the East Coast. But interviews with dozens of students and administrators show a culture of Adderall abuse is taking root in the Bay Area and the state.