Drug News You Can Use
Prescription drug abuse is ‘a major threat’ in Harrisburg region
by DANIEL VICTOR, Of The Patriot-News
Sunday June 21, 2009, 1:00 PM
“Police departments and anti-drug advocates are increasingly warning parents that an unsecured medicine cabinet can be as dangerous to teenagers as an unlocked liquor cabinet. National statistics say prescription drug abuse is a threat that has remained strong in recent years, after taking off in the 1990s and early parts of the 2000s.
Local police departments — especially in the suburbs — say they’ve seen more teenagers lately become addicted to painkillers, depressants and stimulants prescribed to someone else. “
View Article: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/06/prescription_drug_abuse_is_a_m.html
Men Used Surfboard To Smuggle Marijuana
“Agents arrested the men as they paddled several yards of the coast of Imperial Beach, authorities said. Bundles of marijuana were attached to a surfboard the men were towing, agents said. The haul weighed in at 141 pounds and was valued at almost $84,600, according to agents.”
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States ban exotic drug: Mexico’s ‘magic mint’
by Chris Hawley – Jun. 22, 2009 12:00 AM
Republic Mexico City Bureau
“Several U.S. states have restricted salvia sales, and lawmakers in other states, including Arizona, are trying to do the same. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting a study to decide whether it should be banned nationwide, as it has been in 10 other countries.”
View Article: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/06/22/20090622magicmint.html
Teen drug, alcohol use linked to dad’s drinking: US study
“Teenagers who live with alcoholic fathers or even dads who drink in moderation are more likely to have used drugs or had drinks themselves in the past year, a US study showed Thursday.”
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