UPDATED: 10:20 am EDT April 10, 2009 “Connecticut state police said they seized a large quantity of drugs at a home in Putnam, including marijuana plants growing in a baby’s bedroom.”To view the full article visit: http://www.wfsb.com/news/19146619/detail.html

Carol Costello – Contributor, CNN’s American MorningApril 13, 2009 “Law enforcement officials say a tiny, one-dose bag of heroin, costing $5-$10, is cheaper than highly controlled synthetic opiates like Oxycontin or Hydrocodone — and easily accessible to teenagers.“Unfortunately, today, a bag of heroin can be cheaper than a 6 pack of beer,” said John Gilbride,…

Many area centers dispensing drugs do so legally, but police say others promote pill tradeBy Bob LaMendola South Florida Sun-SentinelApril 7, 2009 “Experts say the growth in unscrupulous pain clinics is contributing to a rise in prescription drug overdoses. More than 4,000 Floridians died from prescription drug overdoses last year, about 11 a day, up…

Cocaine, Marijuana, Guns Found At Man’s Home, Police SayPOSTED: Wednesday, April 8, 2009UPDATED: 8:47 am EDT April 9, 2009“A Department of Homeland Security employee who works as a security officer for the Transportation Security Administration based at Orlando International Airport was arrested Wednesday on drug and weapons charges. “This individual has been involved in illegal…

www.consumerreports.orgMay 2009“Substance-use disorders, such as overuse, getting drugs from more than one doctor, or giving or selling pills to friends, are also reported to affect about 25 percent of people taking opioids for back pain.” To view full article visit: http://www.consumerreports.org/health/prescription-drugs/be-wary-of-narcotics-to-treat-back-pain/overview/be-wary-of-narcotics-to-treat-back-pain.htm

8:27 AM CDT on Monday, March 16, 2009“Police and DISD officials warn that “cheese,” small amounts of heroin mixed with crushed Tylenol PM tablets that is snorted as a powder, may soon eclipse marijuana” To view full article visit: http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/longterm/stories/031609dnmetguidetocheese.3e74326e.html

Last Update: 3:18 pm “A Vienna Township doctor, convicted of trading drugs for sex, was sentenced on Tuesday.Prosecutors say Davis would provide prescriptions for Vicodin in exchange for sex.” For full article visit: http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/Sex-for-Drugs-Doctor-Sentenced/92oW-FEfQ06mlB5tti9T-Q.cspx

Tuesday, April 07, 2009, 14:09“A FOOTBALL coach at a top public school has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for his involvement in a drug ring. Lee Newman was a part-time staff member at Ardingly College and £28,000 worth of cocaine was found at his shared Brighton home after a midnight raid by police.” For the…

April 5, 2009 – 9:54 PMBy Jeremy Roebuck/The Monitor “But over the past six months, federal and local law enforcement officials here have noted that even the heavy flow of narcotics moving through Southeast Texas seems to be widening. “The traffic really has increased here,” said Daniel Doty, a local spokesman for the U.S. Border…

News Channel 5 – TennesseePosted: April 5, 2009 09:40 PM CDT “Think of “Molly” as a fancier, pricier ecstasy, that packs a heftier punch. Police in Murfreesboro say it’s just starting to trickle into their jurisdiction.“Molly” resembles an off-white powder often encased in capsule form, a good sign according to Metro Police, the drug was…