Drug News

Meth - Michigan
Deputies stop to help 26-year-old Paw Paw area man with car trouble, then arrest him on meth charges - mlive.com

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Sheriff’s deputies trying to help a man with car trouble Wednesday in Van Buren County later arrested the man on drug charges, authorities said.

Drug War & Violence - Mexico
The Only Thing Drug Gangs and Cartels Fear Is Legalization - The Huffington Post

To many people, the “war on drugs” sounds like a metaphor, like the “war on poverty.” It is not. It is being fought with tanks and sub machine guns and hand grenades, funded in part by your taxes, and it has killed 28,000 people under the current Mexican President alone. The death-toll in Tijuana — one of the front-lines of this war — is now higher than in Baghdad. Yesterday, another pile of seventy mutilated corpses was found near San Fernando — an event that no longer shocks the country.

Marijuana - California
Marijuana legalization on the table in California - OneNewsNow

In an effort to head off the legalization of marijuana in California, a pro-family organization is releasing a video that documents the damage of marijuana use and informs Americans about the harmful effects that can be expected if the drug is legalized. In November, voters in The Golden State will be voting on Proposition 19 — the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010.

Prescription Drug Abuse - USA
Prescription Drug Abuse Soars Despite State Monitoring Programs - mediLexicon

Over the past 10 years, “prescription drug abuse has soared to new levels. A recent White House study found a 400 percent increase in abuse from 1998 to 2008.

Crack Cocaine - South Carolina
Former sheriff faces more drug charges - CarolinaLive.com

E.J. Melvin now faces an additional charge of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Melvin has pleaded not guilty to the new charges.

Drunk Driving - Arkansas
Mayor Donald ‘Buzzy’ Faulkner Loses Driving Privileges After Arrest - The Huffingtong Post

HARRISBURG, Ark. (AP) — The City Council has revoked Mayor Donald “Buzzy” Faulkner’s city- vehicle driving privileges after he was arrested last week on a drunken-driving charge as he drove a city-owned car.

Young Girl Selling Crack - New York
12-year-old girl busted for selling crack - UPI.com

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (UPI) — A 12-year-old girl was charged with felony drug sales after being arrested for peddling crack cocaine and marijuana on a New York City street, police said.

Drug Fueled Robberies – New York
Bouquet Bandit, Edward Pemberton, Used Flowers To Avoid Suspicion – The Huffington Post

NEW YORK — The city’s so-called Bouquet Bandit told police he used plants as props to deflect suspicion in a series of bank robberies spurred by drinking and drug use, newly released documents show.

Child Drank Methadone – UK
Three-year-old girl in hospital after drinking methadone – DailyRecord.co.uk

A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl remains in hospital after she drank the heroin substitute methadone.

Jail Interview & Rehab – Lindsay Lohan
OK! pays Lohan $1 mn for first post-prison interview – Thaindian News

London, Aug 19 (IANS) It seems trouble spells profit for actress Lindsay Lohan, who will earn $1 million by sharing her experience during her 13-day ordeal in the prison in an exclusive interview to OK! Magazine.
The 24-year-old, who was sentenced to 90 days behind bars for violating her probation relating to a 2007 arrest and was transferred to a drug and alcohol treatment facility Aug 2, is set to make a fortune from speaking about the ordeal, reports contactmusic.com.

Marijuana Facts – Florida
Florida Marijuana Laws – Mahalo

Florida marijuana laws are effected by the Controlled Substance Act in the United States that outline the laws regarding marijuana violations. According to the act, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, defining it as highly addictive with no medical purposes. Because it is the most commonly used drug in the US, many state lawmakers have moved to seek the decriminalization of marijuana for possessing small amounts, However, Florida has not passed this type of legislation and state law still outlines possession in any amount to be a violation of the law.

College Binge Drinking Prevention – North Carolina
WFU targets alcohol abuse – Winston-Salem Journal

Wake Forest University is taking several steps to curb binge drinking, including notifying parents of all alcohol infractions, opening a new building for student activities and increasing the grade-point average that students must maintain to pledge a fraternity or sorority.

Marijuana – USA Fashion Designer’s Son
Richard Hilfiger ARRESTED: Tommy’s Son Rich Hil Busted For Marijuana Possession – The Huffington Post

Richard Hilfiger, son of designer Tommy Hilfiger was arrested and charged with one felony count of possession of marijuana for sale, TMZ.com reports. The 20-year-old rapper, who goes by “Rich Hil,” was pulled over by police while driving in Hollywood and the officers found the drugs in his car. His bail was set at $20,000 and has already been posted.

Meth Smuggling – Arizona
Authorities: Pregnant teen tries to smuggle meth into Arizona – azcentral.com

SAN LUIS - Agents at the San Luis port of entry in southwestern Arizona arrested a pregnant teenager after they found her trying to smuggle methamphetamine into the U.S.

Adolescents Using Crack Cocaine – UK
Children as young as 11 taking drugs: NHS – GULF TIMES

Children as young as 11 are taking crack cocaine in London, according to NHS figures released yesterday.

Heroin – New Jersey
Police detain Lawrence man on drug charges, outstanding warrants – nj.com

WEST WINDSOR — A 21-year-old from Lawrence was arrested Sunday after police conducted a traffic stop and confiscated more than 700 bags of heroin — with an estimated street value of $7,500 — along with over $17,000 in cash, police said.

Marijuana – Georgia
2 California men face drug charges in Georgia – wrdw.com

ATLANTA (AP) — Two California men face drug charges after authorities say they flew 75 pounds of marijuana into Georgia, where they planned to sell it.

Prescription Drugs – USA Celebrity
Anna Nicole Smith Trial: Doctors Say They Were Trying to Help Outlandish Reality Star – abc GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Doctors and Smith’s Longtime Companion Howard Stern Are Accused of Conspiring to Prescribe Drugs to an Addict

Crack Cocaine – Alaska
Missing Fairbanks cancer patient arrested on drug charges – newsminer.com

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks cancer patient missing for three days last week was arrested on suspicion of felony drug possession just a day after being found safe in Wasilla.

Cocaine Use – USA Celebrity
Gaga Cocaine Confession - Vanity Fair – the Post Chronicle

Gaga Cocaine Confession: Vanity Fair Nude Cover (Photo) Lady Gaga has urged fans not to follow in her footsteps and take drugs, after confessing she is still an “occasional” cocaine user.

Drug Violence – Mexico
Mexico: 28,000 killed in drug violence since 2006 – Associated Press

MEXICO CITY—President Felipe Calderon said he would consider a debate on legalizing drugs Tuesday as his government announced that more than 28,000 people have been killed in drug violence since he launched a crackdown against cartels in 2006.

Teen Substance Abuse Prevention – New York
Preventing teen alcohol abuse and violence – WABC-TV New York, NY

NEW YORK (WABC) — Alcohol and violence can be tough topics to tackle with your teenagers, but there is a right time to discuss them, when the message will really hit home.

Crack Cocaine – Florida
Man gets 40 years for fatal drug robbery – fox4now.com (Associated Press)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Tampa man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a fatal drug robbery.

Binge Drinking – Hispanic Americans
Major Differences in Substance Abuse Trends among Hispanic-American Groups – Drug Addiction Treatment

Statistically, Hispanic-Americans have lower alcohol and drug consumption rates than the U.S. national average. Yet the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has found a rise in binge drinking rates among Hispanic-American groups that is now higher than the national average.

Drug Dealing Letter Carrier – Massachusetts
Mail carrier arrested for drug dealing – UPI.com

GLOUCESTER, Mass., Aug. 3 (UPI) — A Massachusetts mail carrier was charged with offenses related to drug-dealing while on duty, and three others face drug-related charges, officials said.

Heroin and Crack Cocaine – Michigan
Detroit drug sting yields 28 arrests – UPI.com

DETROIT, Aug. 3 (UPI) — An 18-month investigation in Detroit yielded 28 arrests in a drug ring operating out of senior living complexes, officials said.

Drug Addiction – USA Celebrity
Writing memoirs was like therapy: ex Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler – Thaindian News

London, Aug 03 (ANI):Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler said that he is glad he wrote his memoirs because putting his experiences down in print has helped him escape his troubled past.

Marijuana – USA
Pot Brownie Attack by the Senate-Penalty Doubled! – Thaindian News

Aug 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a vote by the Senate, Marijuana brownies and other edible drugs may carry twice the jail time and fines as regular drug charges in a vague new law which is said to be aimed at keeping drugs away from children, and focuses on drugs which are packaged or marketed to appear similar to candy products.

Alcohol and Drugs – Georgia
University Of Georgia Ranked Top Party School – The Huffington Post

ATLANTA — The University of Georgia won a national title this year – top party school.

Alcohol Related Violence – Scotland
Woman held over ‘drink theft’ murder in Glasgow – BBC NEWS

A woman has been arrested following the death of a 29-year-old man in Glasgow who is believed to have been attacked for his alcohol.

Drug Abuse – Florida Doctors
Doctors conflicted about reporting drug-abusing colleagues – Orlando Sentinel

Hypothetical situation: You’re a doctor and discover a colleague has a drug problem. Do you report him?

Marijuana – California
3 face drug charges after pot found in tanker car – MERCED SUN-STAR

LOS ANGELES — Three men whose arrests led to the discovery of hundreds of pounds of marijuana concealed in a railroad tanker car were charged Tuesday with drug possession.

Crack Cocaine – South Carolina
Guilty pleas for 3 charged with ex-SC sheriff – WIS10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three people have pleaded guilty to their roles in a drug conspiracy that authorities say includes a former South Carolina sheriff.

Prescription Drug-Related Suicide – USA Study
Drug-related ER visits involve suicide – UPI.com

WASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) — Almost 10 percent of drug-related U.S. emergency room visits involved teen suicide attempts — 72 percent by female teens, U.S. health officials say.

Heroin – Philadelphia
3 Philly officers face drug, corruption charges – wsvn.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three Philadelphia police officers plotted with drug dealers and staged a traffic stop and drug seizure in a scheme to steal $15,000 worth of heroin from a supplier and sell the drug, federal authorities charged.

Dangerous Behavior – Canadian Students
Study Finds Foreign Homestay Students Exposed To Major Health Risks; Need Better Safety Net – Medical News TODAY

Foreign homestay students who come to Canada to attend high school without their parents are exposed to major health risks such as smoking, drug use and early sexual intercourse, according to University of British Columbia research.

Cough and Cold Medication Abuse – American Teens
American Society Of Anesthesiologists Helps Parents Identify Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse In Children – Medical News TODAY

Nearly 10 percent of American teens have admitted to getting high on cough medication containing a synthetic drug, dextromethorphan (DXM), which produces a hallucinogenic high when consumed in large amounts.1 Teens and tweens ranging in age from as young as nine to 17 have admitted to Robo tripping, oftentimes because it is legal, readily available - without a prescription - and inexpensive.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse – California High School
Truancy leading to sky high drug and alcohol use at Berkeley High, study says. – Contra Costa Times

A lack of lunchtime supervision of Berkeley High School students at a nearby park and no policy to hold parents accountable for truancy are contributing to sky-high rates of alcohol and drug abuse among teens, according to a new report.

Drug Violence – Mexico
Mexico’s drug violence leads schools to teach students to dodge bullets – azcentral.com

MEXICO CITY - Schools across Mexico are teaching students to dive to the floor and cover their heads as urban gunfights between drug gangs multiply in the violence-torn country.

Marijuana Legalization Issues – California
Marijuana use in California may double if legal: Study – Thaindian News

Washington, July 8 (ANI): Legalizing marijuana could bring down the price of the drug and encourage sales in California, says a new study.

Crack Cocaine – Iowa
Jaywalking Arrest Leads To Drug Conviction – KCCI.com

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A jaywalking violation has led to an eight-year prison sentence for a Minnesota man who was found to be carrying crack cocaine in a pocket.

ER Visits for Drug Overdose – USA
Avera Medical Minute: Drug Overdose Emergencies Live 7/7/10 – KSFY.com

Which drug most often sends a person to the ED? It may not be the ones you think.  Common prescription drugs are often the ones being abused.  Dr. Kimberlee McKay explains why prescription drug abuse is up and which drugs are the most likely to be abused.

Ex-Sheriff Facing Drug Charges – South Carolina
Ex-SC sheriff faces hearing on drug charges – CarolinaLive.com

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina sheriff charged with drug distribution is to appear in federal court in Columbia for a detention hearing.

Corey Haim Cause of Death – California
Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office: Corey Haim died of pneumonia – Thaindian News

Los Angeles, May 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has revealed that the death of actor Corey Haim was due to pneumonia. The coroner’s office also clarified that he did not die because of drug overdose. It ought to be mentioned that there was a lot of curiosity about the death of the actor, because a huge stack of prescription drugs was found at his home, and also because he was hooked on to drugs.

Heroin – Bangladesh
Indian arrested in Bangladesh with 20 kg heroin – Thaindian News

Dhaka, May 5 (IANS) An Indian was arrested Wednesday with 20 kg of contraband at Dhaka airport, an official said here.

Methadone Risks for Babies – Study
Methadone babies at risk of eye problems – UPI.com

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 27 (UPI) — British researchers found vision problems in 95 percent of children born to mothers given methadone while pregnant.

Drug Smuggling – Chile
Former Chilean soccer star accused of drug smuggling – Thaindian News

Santiago, May 4 (IANS/EFE) Retired Chilean soccer player Jorge “Coke” Contreras has been arrested on suspicion of being part of a drug trafficking network.

Crack Cocaine – Nebraska
Police Find Gun, Drugs After Man Tries To Hide – KETV.com

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police officers said they recovered a gun and crack-cocaine after seeing a suspicious man try top elude them.

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.

Heroin – India
Customs Department seizes six Kg heroin in Amritsar – Thaindian News

Amritsar, Apr 15 (ANI): The Customs Department seized six kilograms of heroin from courier service provider’s office in Amritsar.

Meth – USA
New meth recipe sidesteps state laws – Stateline.org

A new method of making methamphetamine — a highly addictive street drug that has caused law enforcement and public health problems from Oregon to Kentucky — is circumventing tough state laws that had been making headway against production of the drug.

Drug Seizure / Jail Sentencing – UK
Ten-year sentence for drug dealer – Carluke Gazette

A drug dealer has been jailed for ten years after he was caught following one of the largest seizures of heroin, cocaine and amphetamine recovered by police.

Drug Arrests – Michigan
Traffic stop on East Paterson Street in Kalamazoo leads to drug arrests – mlive.com

KALAMAZOO — A traffic stop for a vehicle that didn’t have a license plate ended with the arrest of two people on outstanding warrants and the seizure of heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana, police said.

Drug Use Suspected by US Star – UK
Whitney Houston’s poor Birmingham show strengthens drug rumours – Thaindian News

Whitney Houston’s recent concert in the U.K has strengthened rumours that she may be using drugs.

Drug Store Robbery – Oklahoma
Burglar falls through roof six times – 9NEWS

A burglar has gained notoriety for his clumsy efforts at robbing a pharmacy store in the US state of Oklahoma.