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- Arkansas Attorney Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges
An attorney from Berryville, Arkansas, was arrested Friday night on multiple drug charges after she allegedly sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant. more...
- The History Behind Red Ribbon Week
Students know that Red Ribbon Week is about raising awareness of the dangers of substance abuse, but many students might not know the story behind the red ribbons. more...
- New Insights into the Brain's Role in Drug Addiction
New animal research is enabling a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of drug addiction in humans. more...
- Anna Nicole Smith's Bodyguard Reveals Details About Her Drug Use
More details are surfacing regarding the role Howard K. Stern played in Anna Nicole Smith's drug use. more...
- Russia Calls for Joint Action from US and NATO to Eradicate Heroin in Afghanistan
The head of Russia's drug control agency said he recently urged the U.S. drug czar to begin a program of spraying herbicide from the air to eradicate Afghanistan's fields of opium poppies. more...
- Methamphetamine and Pregnancy
Using methamphetamine during pregnancy poses a significant risk to the mother and fetus. more...
- 17 Killed in Shooting at Mexico Drug Rehab Center
Gunmen shot and killed 17 patients and wounded two others at a drug rehabilitation center in northern Mexico more...
- Mother Hiding Heroin in Her Body Is Spared Jail
A 23-year-old mother who was caught with heroin hidden inside her body avoided jail yesterday when the judge ordered her into a drug treatment program. more...
- High School Students in New Jersey Being Held Accountable for Summer Drinking
Morris County school districts are holding students accountable for their actions outside of school, even during the summer. more...
- Crack and Meth Use Down in Ohio; Heroin and Prescription Drug Use Up
A new report shows that cocaine and methamphetamine use in Ohio has decreased slightly, but that prescription drug abuse continues to rise. more...
- Treating Alcoholism: Can Abstinence Be Replaced with a Pill?
Some people claim the muscle spasm drug baclofen eliminates their cravings for alcohol, but many addiction specialists are skeptical. more...
- Drug Czar Looks to Baltimore's Drug Court for Inspiration
America's drug czar looks to Baltimore's drug court system for ideas for the nation's drug treatment strategy. more...
- UK Installing Methadone Vending Machines in Prisons
The UK has installed methadone vending machines in 57 prisons in England and Wales in an attempt to wean drug-addicted prisoners off heroin and other opiates. more...
- UK Doctors Call for Ban on Alcohol Ads, Price Increase on Alcohol
In the UK, one in four adults is drinking at hazardous levels and 36,000 children aged 11-15 get drunk each week. more...
- Hong Kong School Helps Young Drug Addicts Recover
Zheng Sheng College in Hong Kong helps young drug addicts recover, finish school, and find jobs. more...
- Moral Reconation Therapy Helps Inmates with Drug Addiction
MRT seeks to make inmates think about the way they make decisions and re-evaluate their choices. more...
- Lack of Team Spirit in Workplace Increases Depression and Use of Antidepressants
New research finds that a perception that a workplace was prejudiced or quarrelsome was not associated with alcohol abuse or anxiety, but instead with a lack of team spirit. more...
- Army Letting Drug Abusers Slide
General Peter Chiarelli warned Army commanders that instances of substance abuse among soldiers are being ignored, which can lead to higher suicide rates. more...
- Substance Use among Young Tourists Contributing to Rise in Violence
A new study that shows that high levels of drug and alcohol consumption are responsible for the growth in violence among young tourists. more...
- Meth and the Middle Class
Meth is no longer just a street drug. Middle class housewives who want to "do everything" have discovered that they can indeed be a super mom on meth - until the drug begins to destroy their physical health and their family life. more...