Jan 16 Drug Headlines

METH – USA
Good and bad news about methamphetamine and other drug abuse – The Advertiser-News
Overall teen drug abuse has dropped 23 percent since 2001 for 8th, 10th and 12th graders combined, with reductions in the use of nearly every drug in every drug prevalence category, according to the University of Michigan’s 2006 Monitoring the Future study, released on Dec. 21.

DRUGS – USA
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R) Launch New Anti-Methamphetamine Public Awareness Campaign – PR Newswire
The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP), in conjunction with The Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R), today announced a new public awareness and education advertising campaign aimed at stemming methamphetamine use in California.

ADDICTION – USA
Addiction treatment: What are the options? – Sun Gazette
Seeking help for substance abuse or dependency issues can be overwhelming and act as a barrier for getting help. This month, I will discuss what substance abuse treatment is and how to access treatment programs.

COCAINE – USA
Prenatal Cocaine's Lasting Cellular Effects – Medical News Today
Although the 'crack baby' hysteria of the 1980s was greatly exaggerated, cocaine use during pregnancy can cause subtle but disabling cognitive impairments -- attention deficits, learning disabilities and emotional problems.