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Pain Relief Can Spiral Into Addiction To Prescription Drugs

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Story Highlights: Non-medical use of painkillers contributed to more than 8,500 deaths in 2005 Prescription drug abuse is most prevalent among young adults, ages of 18 to 25 Older adults also get addicted to pain relief drugs View article: https://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/14/prescription.drug.use/index.html

Designated Immigration Agents Authorized to Participate in Drug Enforcement

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An agreement is reached to limit drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move intended to end the turf war between the Drug Enforcement Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. By Josh Meyer June 19, 2009 “In an effort to plug a hole in U.S.-Mexico drug enforcement, the U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security … Read more

Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry

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Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment “Many remember those fried-egg “this is your brain on drugs” public service announcements. Now, a new study offers insight into how addictive drugs such as cocaine “cook” the brain.” View Article: https://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/05/14/hscout627087.html

Genes Enhance Behavioral Effects of Addiction

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“New research sheds light on how cocaine regulates gene expression in a crucial reward region of the brain to elicit long-lasting changes in behavior. The study, published by Cell Press in the May 14th issue of the journal Neuron, provides an exciting insight into the molecular pathways regulated by cocaine and may lead to new … Read more

The Deadly Epidemic No One’s Addressing

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By Steven A. Tolman May 11, 2009 “MASSACHUSETTS taxpayers are being robbed. Families are having their loved ones stolen from them and taxpayer dollars are lost in a system wrought with inefficiencies and gaps in care. This epidemic is silent because of the stigma, shame, and heartache that the disease of addiction places on families. … Read more

Marijuana Potency Surpasses 10 Percent, U.S. Says

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Story Highlights: The average potency of marijuana passes 10 percent, gov’t officials say Officials warn marijuana’s rise in potency poses a serious risk to youth drug users Scientists fear marijuana potency could reach 15 percent in the next 10 years By Jeanne Meserve and Mike M. Ahlers CNN “The average potency of marijuana, which has … Read more

Controversial Meth Ads Hit Airwaves

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May 13, 2009 11:29 AM “Colorado is ranked 8th in the nation for meth use. It’s a ranking no one is proud of. Every day dozens of Colorado teens try meth for the first time and are instantly hooked. The Project features graphic tv ad campaigns, radio spots of recovering meth addicts, and billboard displays.” … Read more

Sinaloa Cartel May Resort to Deadly Force in U.S.

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Authorities say Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, the reputed leader of the Mexican cartel, has given his associates the OK, if necessary, to open fire across the border. By Josh Meyer May 6, 2009 “The reputed head of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel is threatening a more aggressive stance against competitors and law enforcement north of the … Read more