Drug News

Drug Abuse – Afghanistan
UN survey finds ‘major drug abuse’ in Afghanistan – Thaindian News

Kabul, June 21 (DPA) The number of opium and heroin users in Afghanistan has risen 75 percent in the past five years, as total users of illegal drugs reached one million, a UN survey released Monday found.

Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse – USA
Risky behavior – htrnews.com

One in five high school students in the United States has taken a prescription medication that was not prescribed for them, a new survey shows.

Meth Lab – Ohio
Men accused of running meth lab at Ohio rest stop – Ohio.com / Associated Press

MONROE, OHIO: Ohio authorities have arrested two Tennessee brothers they say ran a methamphetamine lab out of a stolen car at a highway rest stop.

Alcohol Rehab – USA Actor
Chris Klein heads to Utah rehab – UPI.com

LOS ANGELES, June 21 (UPI) — Chris Klein’s publicist says the actor is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction at Utah’s Cirque Lodge after his second DUI arrest.

Adderall Abuse – USA
Adderall: The Most Abused Prescription Drug in America. – The Huffington Post

Adderall is abused mostly by college students and young adults. Estimates are that somewhere between 20-30 percent of college students regularly abuse Adderall.

Overdose Death – New York
Koppel’s Son Died From Overdose of Drugs, Alcohol – abc NEWS / Entertainment

NYC medical examiner: Ted Koppel’s son died from overdose of heroin, coke, Valium, alcohol