Drug News

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol Awareness Study 2009 – Salvation Army

The results from this study suggest that the awareness of the consequences of underage drinking, as set out in the NHMRC guidelines, is low amongst Australians and in particular, young people.

ALCOHOL – UK
Alcohol misuse: tackling the UK epidemic – British Medical Association

A term of common use and variable meaning, generally taken to refer to chronic continual drinking or periodic consumption of alcohol which is characterized by impaired control over drinking, frequent episodes of intoxication, preoccupation with alcohol, and the use of alcohol despite adverse consequences.

ALCOHOL – UK
Alcohol firms not encouraging underage drinking despite growth in online ads – Guardian

Despite a doubling in the amount of alcohol ads running online, advertisers are not breaking marketing restrictions designed to protect under-18s, according to a report from the advertising regulator.

METH – USA
Report: Iowa meth and marijuana on rise – Mason City Globe Gazette

Iowa’s top state drug enforcement official says Iowa is not ready for medical marijuana, meth is making a comeback, and the newest drug threat is lurking in your medicine cabinet.

ALCOHOL – UK
Focus: Drunk and disorderly – Times Online

Just in case you missed it, this week was supposed to herald the start of a new dawn of moderation and temperance among Scotland’s drinkers.

METH – USA
‘Shake-N-Bake’ Meth Dangerous – Fort Smith Times Record

Clandestine methamphetamine labs referred to as “Shake-n-Bake” are cropping up across the country, but have yet to become a prevalent problem in local areas.

ADDERALL – USA
Up to 25% of college students use stimulants to get by – Examiner

Anyone who has gone to college knows students must balance an active social life with studying, and sleep. College students in their prime, meet people, make connections–and in the end, the physiological need for sleep can sometimes prevent simple studying and class attendance.

ADDICTION – USA
Addiction recovery group now meets in Edmond – Edmond Sun

You know you have a drug addiction. But you don’t know where to get help. One option to consider is Edmond Drug Addicts Anonymous, a new 12-step recovery group. Group members want to reach individuals who may be suffering from an addiction.

ADDICTION – USA
Addiction recovery and nutritional supplements – Examiner

It is a time to help people understand that substance abuse is a health crisis on a national scale. It is also important to recognize that a person suffering from addiction can be treated and that recovery is possible.

OXYCOTIN – USA
How to tell if someone is abusing Oxycontin or other pain medications – Examiner

Most Americans have recently become familiar with the relatively new pharmaceutical drug Oxycontin. This powerful opioid painkiller has become very popular on the streets as a drug of abuse, though Heroin is still very much available and in demand.