Posts Tagged ‘drug addiction’
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Police say that one person died and ten others were hospitalized last week in Blaine, Minnesota after a mass overdose of a legal synthetic drug. Several of the teenagers ingested 2 C-E, which is a “cousin drug” of 2 C-B, a controlled substance. Law enforcement officials think chemists can make 2 C-E by slightly altering the illegal 2 C-B, and making it into a illegal drug.
Two of the teens were in critical condition. The police are conducting tests to find out what exactly the drug was made from. The drug was purchased online.
“Just because you have an assumption that it’s legal and you can buy it online, in no way is it safe…one person is dead, ten people are hospitalized,” said a sheriff’s spokesman.
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
It has been reported that twenty percent of students in high school have abused prescription drugs. The epidemic of prescription drugs has posed a challenge for law enforcement and school officials, as well as for parents.
It is important to know how to dispose of unused prescription drugs, so as to minimize the chances of abuse by your child or their friends. Many communities around the United States have initiated take back programs, some even designating entire days to safely ridding medicine cabinets of the prescription drugs. Many pharmacies will take back unused prescription drugs, no questions asked. For participating pharmacies, visit
www.disposemymeds.com . Many pills can be mixed into coffee grounds or cat litter, then thrown away with the rest of the household garbage in a tightly sealed plastic bag. Some pills can be flushed down the toilet, but check before you do to make sure this will not harm your plumbing. For more information on safe disposal of prescription drugs, visit www.fda.gov
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
Another celebrity has unfortunately succumbed to the disease of drug addiction. Mike Starr, the former bassist for Alice in Chains, died in Salt Lake City earlier this week.
Starr, 44, was arrested in February for felony possession of a controlled substance. Police found six Xanax pills and six pain pills on Starr when he was arrested.
“It’s a terrible shock and tragedy,” said Starr’s father.
In 2009, Starr was a part of VH-1′s show, Celebrity Rehab, where he received treatment for heroin addiction at the Pasadena Recovery Center.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
A member of the Puerto Rican House of Representatives has resigned his seat after a drug test found he had used cocaine.
Representative Ronaldo Crespo, 35, resigned as the House Marjority Whip after the drug test results were made public. The Speaker of the House of Representatives had ordered drug tests for all of the members of the House. The governor of Puerto Rico was supportive of Crespo’s decision.
“He should seek the help he needs to take back his life,” said Governor Luis Fortuno.
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Friday, December 31st, 2010
In his job as a sheriff in Idaho, Rick Layher has seen his share of drug cases. But last month, Layher experienced firsthand how drug addiction can shatter a family.
John R. Layher, 27, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. After suspecting his son was abusing methamphetamine, the sheriff made the difficult decision to turn his son in to state police.
“I truly feel that turning him in, I did the right thing for him,” Layher said. “One way or another, he’s going to get some help…to me, this was his last chance.”
Layher hopes his son will finally get treatment for his drug addiction.
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Friday, December 17th, 2010
Police in New York City report that five students from Columbia University were indicted with selling cocaine, LSD and marijuana on campus and at three fraternity houses. Most of the drug sales happened at the fraternity houses, and almost $11,000 worth of drugs were sold.
“This is no way to work your way through college,” said New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.
The students were also plotting to kidnap a rival drug dealer.
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
The White House drug policy director, Gil Kerlikowske, is concerned about the disturbing increase in drug use among minority teenagers. A 2009 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration identified marked increases in drug use among African American teenage girls and Hispanic teenage boys between 2008 and 2009. Both groups reported increases in drug use of more than 3 perecent, making them the demographic groups with the largest increase in illicit drug use in that time period. Illicit drug use among black, non-Hispanic girls between 12 and 17 years of age increased from 7.3 percent in 2008 to 10.4 percent in 2009. Drug use by Hispanic male teenagers increased from 9.2 percent in 2008 to 12.8 percent in 2009.
“Parents, teachers, coaches, religious leaders, and community leaders should do their part by taking action today to protect these at-risk youth groups from a lifetime of drug-related consequences,” said Kerlikowske.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010
New research has found that an episode of brain inflammation early in life may contribute to drug addiction. Inflammation of the brain is most often caused by a head injury or by a viral infection like encephalitis or meningitis.
The research study discovered that adult rats exhibited the same increased tendency toward an addictive-like response to methamphetamine, even when the rats’ exposure to lipopolysaccharide – a toxin produced by certain bacteria that triggers a strong inflammatory immune response – and the resulting inflammation of the brain – had happened early on in the rats’ development. The response was seen to be greater in male rats than in female rats.
“Our findings suggest that early life brain inflammation leads to long-lasting damage of the brain’s reward system,” said Lir-Wan Fan, PhD, of the University of Mississipi Medical Center and the author of the research study. “But this damage may not become apparent unless later unmasked by exposure to an addictive drug, like methamphetamine.”
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Friday, November 19th, 2010
A new study finds that “hyper texting” among teenagers can lead to alcohol and drug use and sexual activity. The study finds that many teenagers succumb to peer pressure and have permissive or absent parents.
“If parents are monitoring their kids’ texting and social networking, they’re probably monitoring other activities as well,” said Dr. Scott Frank, the lead author of the study and an associate professor at Case Western University School of Medicine.
The study was conducted at 20 public high schools in Cleveland with the participation of more than 4,200 students. The study is one of the first to examine whether texting and social networking are connected to risky behaviors like sex, drug and alcohol use.
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Lindsay Lohan’s mother admitted on national television this week that her famous daughter suffered from drug addiction. Dina Lohan spoke on the Today Show about how Lindsay had to finally acknowledge and own her truth.
“That was for Lindsay to admit. As a mother it wasn’t for me to come to tell the world…about her problem. That was for her to. I wasn’t in denial,” said Lohan.
Lindsay is currently in treatment at the famous Betty Ford Center in California. Her mother believes that this stint in rehabilitation will be Lindsay’s last.
“She’s just a different person. She’s been in a couple facilities, but this one to me has really changed her,” Lohan said. “Addiction is difficult. I don’t know. I don’t have a crystal ball. I pray hard.”
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