April 19th Drug Addiction Headlines

ADDICTION – AUSTRALIA
UK leads Europe in drug abuse – ABC Online

A report released in the United Kingdom says Britain has the highest level of drug abuse in Europe and the second highest number of drug-related deaths.

METH – USA
Meth conference teaches officials about the dangers of drug – Belleville News

The coalition's goal is to stamp out methamphetamine to create safe families and communities.

METH – USA
Anti-meth drive previews at Cocopah – East Valley Tribune

The girl was going to try meth — just once. Then steal — just once. Then sleep with someone for the drug — just once.

METH – USA
Meth prevention group speaks out – Wahpeton Daily News

The Stand Together On Meth Prevention group presented a meth forum for area middle school students Tuesday.

ADDICTION – USA
Detox Without Followup Does Nothing to Stop Addiction – Treatment online

What has been created is a situation wherein it is not in hospital's best interest to treat indigent addicts, who are often homeless, in a manner that is both cost effective and effective for the situation. As the NYT writes, the nature and even the root of the problem are understood by virtually everyone involved.

COCAINE – UK
Cocaine use triples as Ecstasy loses its appeal – The Independent

More than 750,000 people take cocaine at least once a year as its price falls and ecstasy loses its popularity among clubbers, according to a wide-ranging study of drug abuse in Britain.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE – Sydney Star Observer

With all the attention that methamphetamine or crystal has received in recent times in accident and emergency departments, it is easy to forget the worst drug-related problems frontline health workers see actually stem from alcohol.


ALCOHOL – USA
Students walk the walk for alcohol awareness – Bloomington Pantagraph

The goggles, a low-speed crash simulator, a rollover accident simulator, information on sexual assault and information from officers were part of an alcohol awareness event.