Dangerous new fad: Teens “smoking” alcohol
According to reports from substance abuse experts, American adolescents are now actually “smoking” their drinks.
Florida town to ban synthetic drugs
The new regulations will assist police officers dealing with people who are suspected of selling synthetic drugs because they broaden the definition of the substances.
Prevent prescription drug abuse with medicine-return programs
There is no single way to battle the issue of prescription drug abuse, but return and disposal is a key way to begin to address the problem.
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Missing enzyme may cause painkiller addiction
In a study presented at the 95th annual meeting of The Endocrine Society in San Francisco, a missing brain enzyme was found to increase concentrations of a protein related to opioid addiction in mice.
Alcohol abuse increasing in San Francisco
The rate of alcoholism has increased in San Francisco since 2006, according to statistics released by the San Francisco Health Improvement Partnership, a public health group comprised of representatives from the city’s public hospitals.
Federal lawmakers call for prescription drug abuse crackdown
In a move inspired by many state governments, members of the U.S. House of Representatives are calling for the federal government to take an active role in reducing prescription drug abuse.
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Massachusetts may ban synthetic, designer drugs
Parents, health officials and substance abuse counselors have advocated for a temporary ban of all synthetic drugs until state officials decide whether or not to classify them as illegal permanently.
Drinking during puberty leads to future alcoholism, study says
Researchers at the University of Heidelberg found that the earlier a person begins drinking, the more likely they are to become an alcoholic as an adult.
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Drug-addicted infant rates increasing in West Virginia
On a weekend in late May, 12 drug-addicted infants were born at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Painkiller theft plaguing Texas EMS crews
A Texas EMS captain was charged in May for tampering with a government record, diversion of controlled substances for personal use and diversion of controlled substances for another person’s use.
Google accused of allowing ads for illegal prescription drugs
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has accused Google of continuing to allow illegal online pharmacies to advertise in search engine results, despite being ordered to end the practice in 2011.
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Study: Increased prescription drug use leads to more poisonings in children
The researchers in the study found a strong correlation between the use of certain prescription medications by adults and childhood poisoning caused by the same drugs
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