March 21 Drug Headlines

CANNABIS – UK
Record number of youngsters seek help for cannabis problems – Norwich Evening News
An increasing number of young people are suffering severe mental health problems as a result of smoking cannabis, new figures have revealed.

CANNABIS – UK
Police issue warning about super strength Cannabis – ic Liverpool
Strength cannabis so potent that just one puff can cause schizophrenia is being grown by Merseyside drug gangs.

METH – USA
Community group forming to fight meth – Rome News Tribune
A local non-profit group is forming a community coalition to fight the effects of methamphetamines.

METH – USA
County helps fund meth task force – Glenwood Springs Post Independent
A regional study of methamphetamine use and related crimes is under way that will help quantify the problem in Garfield County.

ALCOHOL – USA
Teen alcohol laws apply to everyone – The Olympian
A new initiative has been launched in Washington state to curb teen alcohol consumption and to educate parents about the dangers of underage drinking.

ALCOHOL – USA
Report: Fewer City Teenagers Using Drugs And Alcohol – NY1
Health officials say fewer city teens are using drugs and alcohol, but there is still reason for concern.

ALCOHOL – USA
Report: Drug, alcohol use down among NYC teens – ABC News
Drug and alcohol use about city teens is declining, and it's actually below the national average.