 Sep 09, 08
Drug abuse growing in developing countries, UN warns
The use of synthetic drugs such as amphetamine, methamphetamine (meth) and ecstasy is growing in developing countries, notably in Asia and the Middle East, and in the Gulf states in particular, a top UN body warned Tuesday. read more
Sep 04, 08
Street Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults in the United States fell significantly in 2007, while abuse of prescription drugs increased fairly dramatically, according to a new U.S. survey. read more
Aug 19, 08
Program Monitors Pharmacies
A Web-based pharmacy monitoring program is being launched this week in Kansas as law enforcement officials battle a rise in meth labs across the state. read more
Aug 19, 08
Grant Awarded
The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department has received a $10,000 Methamphetamine Community Coalition Mini-Grant to help fight substance abuse in Bureau and Putnam counties. read more
Aug 13, 08
Milford house fire started by active meth lab, police say
The Kosciusko County Drug Force released information today that a house fire in Milford last week started in a working meth lab. read more
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