Drug News

Drug Smuggling – Cambodia
Thai woman, Philippine man convicted in Cambodia – Lake Wylie Pilot

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A Cambodian court sentenced a Thai woman and her Philippine accomplice to 30 years in prison for drug smuggling and will allow the woman to keep her newborn son with her behind bars, judges said Friday.

Binge Drinking – Australia
Female sailor aboard HMAS Success faces sex grope charge – Thaindian News

Melbourne, April 30 (ANI): The HMAS Success has landed itself in yet another alcohol-fuelled sex scandal after a female sailor allegedly groped her male colleagues in public after she became drunk.

At-Risk Drinking – Study
Study Finds High Rates Of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly Adults – MediLexicon

A new study by researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA has found that more than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking.

Prescription Drug Abuse – Ohio
Unwittingly, kids being swept into prescription drug abuse arena  – The-Daily-Record.com

MILLERSBURG — Children are being swept up into the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, both as users and victims of the ills associated with addiction.

Drug Charges – Mexico
Mexico charges 25 Acapulco police for drugs, arms – WTEN.com

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) – Drug, weapons and organized crime charges have been filed against 25 police officers caught with unregistered weapons in the resort city of Acapulco, prosecutors said Thursday.

Heroin & Meth – California
Heroin, meth found during 2 SoCal drug busts – Washington Examiner

LOS ANGELES — Three people have been arrested in connection with two drug busts where authorities seized more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine and 85 pounds of heroin.

Drug Addiction – Former Miss USA
Former Miss USA Tara Conner Talks About Her Drug Addiction On “Oprah Winfrey Show” – Thaindian News

Apr 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former Miss USA Tara Conner created quite a buzz on Wednesday night when she appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and gave revealing insights into her addiction to drugs and how it had affected her in more ways than one.

Needle Sharing Leads to Syphilis – USA Study
Sharing needles may play major role in transmission of syphilis – Thaindian News

Washington, April 29 (ANI): A new study has discovered that female sex workers who inject drugs and share needles are at a greater danger of contracting syphilis than those who don’t.

Drug Trafficking – Ohio
Ravennans arrested for trafficking: Face felony charges for heroin, Oxycontin  – recordpub.com

Following a two-month-long investigation, the Portage County Drug Task Force arrested two Ravenna men Monday on drug trafficking charges.

Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness – Arizona
Mother talks about son’s tragic drug abuse – Eastern Arizona Courier

Tough love and a drug rehabilitation program couldn’t save the life of Adam Hall, who died eight years ago from an overdose of methadone and vicodin.

Anti-Meth Ad Campaign – New Mexico
Ad campaign targets meth use in Indian Country – FoxNews.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are launching a national advertising campaign aimed at curbing methamphetamine use in American Indian communities.

Heroin Seizure – Africa
Nigerian arrested with 2.5 kg heroin – Thaindian News

Panipat (Haryana), April 29 (IANS) A 26-year-old Nigerian man was arrested in this Haryana town and over 2.5 kg heroin seized from him, police said Thursday.

Methadone – USA
Making a Killing Off of Methadone Clinics – Ezine @rticles

For years now, people have started noticing that methadone may not be all it is cracked up to be. In fact, thousands of people have discovered that methadone addiction is worse than heroin addiction.

Drug Trafficking – USA
Missing child’s cousin sentenced to prison – UPI.com

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 28 (UPI) — A teenage relative of Haleigh Cummings has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a drug trafficking case involving the missing Florida child’s father.

Alcohol Related Health Risks – Study
One in Three Elderly Drinkers Face High Risk of Harm, Study Finds – Join Together

One-third of American drinkers over age 60 consume excessive amounts of alcohol, are at risk of dangerous interactions between alcohol and medications, or have illnesses that can be exacerbated by drinking, according to researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Prescription Drug Abuse – Study
Gender differences found in risk factors for pain drug abuse – Thaindian News

Washington, April 28 (ANI): A new research has shown that there are distinct gender differences underlying the risks for abuse of prescription pain drugs.

Illegal Drug Bust – Nebraska
Drug Investigation Nabs 12 In North Platte – KETV.com

OMAHA, Neb. — A join operation task force nabbed 12 people in North Platte suspected of distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription drugs.

Marijuana – Georgia
Cops: DUI chase leads to Gwinnett marijuana grow house – ajc

A fleeing DUI suspect led police on Saturday to his Gwinnett County marijuana grow house, authorities said.

Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse – USA
Teens’ abuse of prescription pills on the rise – The Buffalo News

MERCED, Calif.—Parents worried about drug use by their teenage children need look no farther than the medicine cabinet.

Drug Related Prison Sentence – California
Former FBI agent draws prison sentence – UPI.com

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 27 (UPI) — A federal judge has sentenced a former FBI agent and an accomplice to 30-year prison terms for planning to rob a drug stash house in California.

Prescription Drug Robbery – Nebraska
Omaha Robbers Make Off With Dangerous Drug – KETV.com

Omaha police are looking for a couple of robbers who made off with prescription drugs from a local pharmacy.

Marijuana – Florida
Jail guard fired after drug arrest – Associated Press

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – An Osceola County jail guard hired just two weeks ago has already been fired after a drug arrest.

Poor Health Habits – Study
Bad habits claim 12 years of life – Thaindian News

April 27, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Four widespread bad habits can claim twelve years of life. In keeping with a fresh exploration, smoking, guzzling alcohol, bodily sluggishness and an unhealthy diet can age anyone by 12 years.

Drunken Violence – India
Drunk man sets family on fire – Thaindian News

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) A drunk man set his wife, three daughters and niece on fire in Mharal village near Thane district in Maharashtra early Tuesday, a police officer said.

Heroin – Oregon
Reed Heroin Deaths Prompt Gov’t Intervention – The Huffington Post

Last week, the president of Reed College was given a warning from state officials: Stop drug use at the Portland, Ore. campus, or risk facing a loss of federal funding.

Prescription Drugs – USA
Time to turn in old drugs – The Chronicle-Telegram

There’s a spot you may have missed while doing spring cleaning – the medicine cabinet.

Cocaine Bust – Venezuela / Colombia Border
Venezuela raids cocaine labs on Colombia border – caribbeannetnews.com

Venezuelan authorities raided eight drug laboratories near the Colombian border on Thursday, seizing 4.5 tonnes of cocaine in one of the largest hauls in recent times, the interior minister said.

Meth – Arizona
16 arrested in Navajo meth ring – UPI.com

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., April 23 (UPI) — Sixteen people arrested in Arizona Friday allegedly were part of the largest methamphetamine trafficking ring on Navajo tribal lands, authorities said.

Heroin – Russia
Record heroin haul near Moscow – themoscownews

A raid on a BMW jeep led drug police to a huge haul of 77kg of heroin, enough for 2 million hits.

Kids Taking Prescription Drugs – USA
Kids High On The New ‘Brain Power Boosting’ Drugs – Thaindian News

Apr 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest episode of the popular show on CBS called “60 Minutes,” explored the recent tendency of the younger generation, especially those who still go to schools or colleges, of taking self prescribed pills in order to enhance their brain power.

College Party Arrests – Connecticut
U Of Conn Spring Weekend: 39 Arrested For Criminal Offenses – The Huffington Post

The University of Connecticut-Storrs’ Spring Weekend brought out 12,000 revelers yesterday, 39 of whom were arrested for offenses ranging from drugs to weapons.

Drug Sting – South Carolina
Six arrested in Darlington County drug sting – CarolinaLive.com

Darlington County Combined Drug Units conducted a 4-week undercover narcotics operation that resulted in 6 arrests.

Drug Addiction – US Celebrity
‘Party of Five’ star Jeremy London speaks up about his battle with his drug addiction – Thaindian News

Los Angeles, Apr 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Jeremy London spoke up about his battle with his ballooning and out of control drug addiction. He also candidly admitted that he had lost the desire to live at all, when he was at the peak of his drug addiction. He laments about the time, that he lost to his drug problem.

Teen Drug & Alcohol Awareness – Indian Schools
Hundreds face drug discipline – The Herald Bulletin ONLINE

ANDERSON, Ind. — Drug, alcohol and tobacco use among area public school students has led to hundreds of suspensions and expulsions in recent years.

Methamphetamine – Ohio
New cooking methods are making meth popular among users this year  – The-Daily-Record.com

MILLERSBURG — Recent charges of methamphetamine possession brought in Holmes County Common Pleas Court against three people is in line with a statewide resurgence of use of the drug, the director of Medway Drug Enforcement Agency said.

Drug Use Suspected – US Celebrity
Police & Michael Lohan Storm Lindsay Lohan Apartment! – gather.com

Michael and Dina Lohan are the parents of Lindsay Lohan is who is presently a recovering drug addict and quite depressed. Her paretns and friends have encouraged Lindsay Lohan to go to drug rehab again. Well, today Michael Lohan grabbed the Sheriff’s department police and stormed in on Lindsay Lohan at her apartment. What was he in search of?

Cocaine Seizure – Venezuela
Venezuela seizes three tonnes of cocaine, coca paste – Thaindian News

Caracas, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan drug enforcement agents dismantled eight illegal drug labs holding an estimated three tonnes of cocaine and cocaine paste, Interior Minister Tarek El Aissami said.

Older Generation Drug Use – USA
Age Doesn’t Appear to Curb Drug Use – Drug Addiction Treatment

Did the hippie generation leave their lawbreaking drug days behind?

Prescription Drug Abuse – USA
The quiet epidemic – The Baltimore Sun

There isn’t much attention paid to prescription drug abuse, except perhaps when a Hollywood star dies from an overdose. However, it is estimated that nearly one in five Americans has used prescription drugs for nonmedicinal reasons, and 15 percent may be abusing prescription drugs. This silent epidemic has become the leading cause of addiction.

Teen Drug & Alcohol Prevention – Florida
Sarasota students taught dangers of alcohol and drug abuse – mysuncoast.com

SARASOTA – Sometimes teens may hear from some of their peers that using drugs and alcohol is really cool.

Prescription Drug Reform – New Zealand
Radical prescription drug reform in New Zealand – THE MEDICAL NEWS

Getting access to the latest medication may become a costly affair for New Zealanders. Talks on getting a Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership between the US and New Zealand are taking place.

Rehab Instead of Jail Time – New York
Michael Douglas Ask’s For Pardon And Want His Son In Rehab – NEWS PROVIDER

Actor Michael Douglas asked “indulgence” for his son Cameron Douglas, who will know on Tuesday what his sentence for drug dealing is.

Drug Testing – Louisiana
Drug testing of welfare recipients bill passes first hurdle – WAFB

BATON ROUGE (WAFB) – A bill requiring welfare recipients to be drug tested easily passed out of the House Health and Welfare Committee with a new look Wednesday afternoon.

Drug Prevention – Canada
Operation: Street Smart helps parents learn about drug abuse – Mansfield News Journal

ONTARIO — About 25 residents attended Operation: Street Smart, a program aimed at helping parents keep children off drugs.

Mephedrone Seizure – Scotland
Police seize £500k haul of mephedrone at Glasgow Airport – DailyRecord.co.uk

POLICE have seized a £500,000 haul of the recently-banned drug mephedrone at an airport – the biggest amount captured in Scotland, it emerged today.

Cameron Douglas Drug Sentencing – New York
Michael Douglas’ Son Gets 5 Years – abc NEWS VIDEO

Cameron Douglas, 31, is sentenced for selling cocaine and crystal meth.

Drug Dealing – India
Goan drug dealer’s assets frozen – Thaindian News

Panaji, April 21 (IANS) Goa police has frozen all the assets, including cash, properties and investments, of a notorious drug peddler, a senior police officer said. It is the first time that such action has been taken against a drug peddler.

Opium & Heroin – Afghanistan
High Levels of Opium and Heroin Detected in Very Young Afghan Children – Drug Addiction Treatment

A team of researchers hired by the US State Department has found staggering levels of opium and heroin in Afghan children as young as 14 months. “I think we’ve opened a can of worms,” said Bruce Goldberger, one of the University of Florida scientists heading up the study, who spoke exclusively with Brian Ross for a report airing on World News with Diane Sawyer and Nightline tonight.

Alcohol Abuse – Research Study
Heavy Alcohol Use Linked to Cancer – HealthScout

WEDNESDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they’ve gained new insight into a link at the cellular level between alcohol consumption, aging and cancer.

PCP – USA
Driver arrested for driving at 5 mph in a ‘40 mph’ zone – Thaindian News

Farmington, Apr 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A driver was arrested in Farmington over the weekend, because he was driving at a speed of 5 mph in a ’40 mph’ zone. The 39 years old Isreal Nieves who belongs to Bloomfield, also had a passenger in the car, who is just 9 years old. When the police arrested Isreal Nieves, then they also found that he had the ‘PCP’ drug in the car.

Illegal Drugs – New York
Michael Douglas last appeal for son Cameron – Thaindian News

April 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Michael Douglas, academy award winner actor and producer, wrote a letter to judge and pleaded to show mercy on his drug-dealing son. This five page long neatly written letter joins others written to the court by Cameron Douglas’ high-profile supporters which includes grandfather Kirk Douglas, stepmother Catherine Zeta-Jones and NBA executive Pat Riley.

K2 Ban – Illinois
As legal, pot-like K2 grows in popularity, state lawmakers move to ban it – redeye

K2 has come under fire from Illinois lawmakers, who have moved to ban the blend, which is being called “legal pot.” The state House passed legislation last month that would classify K2 as a controlled substance. The bill awaits Senate approval. Kansas last month became the first state to ban K2.

Drug-Related Prison Sentencing – Oregon
Mexican drug boss sentenced in Ore. – SIGNON SAN DIEGO

PORTLAND, Ore. — The man authorities say was the kingpin of one of the biggest drug organizations in Oregon history was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison.

Binge Drinking – UK
Consumption Of More Than 40 Units Of Alcohol In A Single Evening Planned By 1 In 10 Revelers – Medical News TODAY

Using measures of blood alcohol concentration, self-assessed and observer-assessed drunkenness, a study in the North West of England has confirmed the overwhelming prevalence of extreme alcohol consumption in UK nightlife.

Meth – Illinois
Ex-girlfriend: Man made dynamite to trade for meth – Chicago Sun-Times

She allegedly said her biochemistry professor ex-boyfriend made homemade dynamite to trade for methamphetamine.

Cocaine – Arizona
DPS: About 30 pounds of cocaine found in gas tank – azcentral.com

Almost 30 pounds of cocaine were found inside the gas tank of a pickup truck about 40 miles south of Tucson after it crossed the Mexican border on Thursday morning, officials said.

Prescription Drug Addiction – World-Wide Epidemic
Addicts Go to Great Lengths to Obtain Prescription Drugs – Ezine @rticles

Unfortunately, whether they’re aware of it or not, doctor shopping has become the number one way addicts are acquiring drugs like Xanax, Oxy Contin, and other pain pills. Once an addiction has reached this point, the only real way to handle it is by enrolling in an effective drug and alcohol rehab.

Mephedrone Arrests – Scotland
Scots police make first arrests for mephedrone possession since drug ban was introduced – DailyRecord.co.uk

THE first arrests in connection with possession of the newly-banned drug mephedrone have been made in Scotland.

Driving While Intoxicated – New York
Ronald Moore Arrested: DWI Charge Hits Siena Guard – The Huffington Post

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Siena senior guard Ronald Moore, who helped lead the Saints to the NCAA Tournament the past three seasons, has been charged with drunken driving after being pulled over near campus.

Drug Charge Sentencing – New York
Cameron Douglas’ son sentencing on drug-dealing charges to be made public – Thaindian News

New York, Apr 17 (ANI): Actor Michael Douglas’ son Cameron will not be sentenced privately.

Heroin – Pennsylvania
Third-Grader Accused of Dealing Heroin – abc NEWS VIDEO

Police confiscate 80 packets of heroin from an 8-year-old boy in Pennsylvania.

Crack Cocaine – USA
More U.S. Infants Born With Syphilis, CDC Study Finds – Medical News TODAY

Reversing a 14-year decline, 23% more U.S. infants were born with syphilis in 2008 than in 2005, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday, Reuters reports. The findings show that syphilis rates, which have increased among men who have sex with men, also are increasing in the heterosexual community, the researchers said. Many of the infants with syphilis were born to women in the South who use crack cocaine and work in the commercial sex trade, according to the report. These increases “might portend a larger increase in the congenital syphilis rate in 2009 and future years,” according to the report.