May 6th Drug Addiction News

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alice shops urged to stop selling mouthwash with alcohol – ABC Regional News
One pharmacist is no longer selling mouthwash, after noticing a 500 per cent increase in sales over the past few weeks.

ALCOHOL – UK
New study suggests alcohol promotes breast tumour growth – Cancer Research UK
Scientists have discovered that breast tumours in mice given the equivalent of two alcoholic drinks per day grow twice as fast as tumours in mice given no alcohol.

ALCOHOL – USA
Local study links alcohol to brain shrinking – MetroWest Daily News
A new study by a researcher at Wellesley College found that increased alcohol consumption is related to a reduction in brain volume.

ALCOHOL – NEW ZEALAND
Press Release - Alcohol Advertising Review – The Scoop
In their report released today the Alcohol Advertising Review Steering Group has made some useful recommendations however, they have fallen short of doing what is necessary to reduce youth drinking and reduce alcohol-related harm.

ALCOHOL – NEW ZEALAND
Alcohol Report Findings Disappoint Health Group – NewsWire
A health lobby group says a report favouring industry self-regulation over liquor advertising does not go far enough.

ALCOHOL – NEW ZEALAND
Alcohol advertising report released – The Scoop
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today released a report into alcohol advertising.

ALCOHOL – USA
WW County youths use alcohol – The Union Bulletin
The 2006 Healthy Youth Survey, taken by the Washington state Department of Health, shows Walla Walla County youths above the state average in alcohol consumption by as early as sixth grade.

ALCOHOL – SWEDEN
RAND Study Finds Alcohol Advertising And Marketing Are Associated With Adolescent Drinking – All American Patriots
Children's exposure to alcohol advertising during early adolescence appears to influence both beer drinking and their intentions to drink a year later.

ALCOHOL – USA
Campaign takes aim at underage drinking in Montgomery County during May — and beyond – The Journal Review
Parents of pre-teen and teen-age children can help reduce underage drinking by beefing up their “supervisory” skills, through a campaign launched in May by the A.H.E.A.D. Coalition.

ALCOHOL – USA
Alcohol & proms: A deadly mix – Daily Courier
For high school students everywhere, prom is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. And it is right around the corner.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Teens Getting High From Prescription Sleeping Pills – Local 10 News
The new party pill for teenagers is a popular sleeping pill. It's easy for young people to get the pills because millions of Americans already have them at home in their medicine cabinets.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol: the problem – The Age
Australia's cultural love affair with booze is jeopardizing the country's health and taking a large chunk out of its hip pocket.

ALCOHOL – AUSTRALIA
Alcohol: the solution – The Age
There is a recurring problem in the attempt to reduce alcohol harm. "What's popular doesn't work and what works isn't popular."

April 5th Drug Addiction News

ADDICTION – UK
Fears over painkiller addiction – Metro UK
Growing numbers of people are becoming addicted to over-the-counter painkillers, doctors are warning.

DRUGS – USA
Drugs stand between kids and emotions – Star Gazette News
Weekdays, weekends, free periods during school days, are all common times for substance use and abuse.

DRUGS – USA
'Drugs 101' informs parents – The Indiana Gazette
At first glance, it looked like a typical teenager's bedroom. Clothing and magazines such as "Seventeen" and "People" littered the floor and bed, and soda cans and makeup sat atop a table. A closer look, however, revealed items - pills, pipes and clothing emblazoned with drug-related slang and imagery - that hinted at something more dangerous.

ADDICTION – USA
The addicts on more than 70 over-the-counter pills a day – The Daily Mail
Growing numbers of housewives and professionals are becoming addicted to over-the- counter drugs, doctors have warned.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Doctors Sound Alarm Over Sleeping Pills – Red Orbit Breaking News
More young, overstimulated, stressed-out Americans are taking prescription sleeping pills before stumbling to bed.

PRESCRIPTION – USA
Michigan Ranks Among Top States In Nation In Teen Abuse Of Prescription Drugs – Medical News Today
The latest research shows that Michigan has one of the highest rates of teen prescription drug abuse in the country, as teens turn away from street drugs and use prescription drugs to get high.

DRUGS – USA
Hanover Park details drug test plan – The Daily Record
small but supportive group of about 40 parents showed up Wednesday night for the Hanover Park Regional High School District's panel discussion of its proposed drug-testing policy.

METH – USA
Meth plagues Indian Country especially hard – Billings Gazette
Not long ago, most people here had never even heard of meth. Today, most know someone on meth or in prison because of it.

DRUGS – USA
Drug overdoses up: Coroner sees more drug-related deaths – Shelby County Reporter
Shelby County Coroner Diana Hawkins continues her mission to combat an increase in the number of teens and young adults dying from substance abuse.

ALCOHOL – USA
Prom night: Limos, tuxes, dresses - and safety – Gloucester Daily Times
When it comes to high school graduation plans, no parent wants to be this year's "Prom Grinch." But most parents worry about safety.

DRUGS – USA
Drug use survey results to be released – Sun Journal
The act of using inhalants to get high is one of the topics Patricia Duguay will speak about during a special public program on Wednesday at Mountain Valley Middle School.