Drug News

“TOKYO — Japanese pop star Noriko Sakai pleaded guilty Monday to illegal drugs charges and prosecutors demanded 18 months’ jail in a trial that has sparked intense public interest and frenzied media coverage.” http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ifhtZmQnmR3SZvLmZyDX5iRyCnZg

“GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Police arrested a man Tuesday who they say headed the operations of the “La Familia” drug cartel in the western state of Michoacan.” http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g1kxKdVNumtUaRoAZB_xf1XzxDfgD9BJSPOO0

“WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) today announced 77 commercial bus and truck drivers are off the road and over 80 carriers face enforcement action as a result of FMCSA’s first national drug and alcohol strike force. “ http://media-newswire.com/release_1104156.html

“SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say a teacher at North Magoffin Elementary School has been arrested on drug trafficking charges.” http://www.wztv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ky/26d28bed-www.fox17.com.shtml

“In her new memoir, Jodie Sweetin shares with readers her battle with substance abuse, recovery, and relapse. Through her nights of partying with cocaine, ecstasy, and methamphetamine, and the impulsive spending sprees, to her battles with relapse and recovery, she describes the unhealthy lifestyle of an ex-child star, celebrity drug addict, actively using and leading…

“Elections are next week. Why aren’t we hearing more from the candidates in either county about an issue that should be among the top on their list of concerns – heroin? Why aren’t we hearing more ideas about education, prevention, intervention and treatment in every community across Long Island? “ http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/candidates-not-addressing-island-s-heroin-problems-1.1546860

“As many as 8% of motorists admit to driving after taking drugs, a poll suggests.” http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g21i65Mdrk0_pDxGwQk7_NIp5Nng

By Tom McGheeThe Denver Post “Real estate brokers say that Colorado’s medical-marijuana law has sparked a land rush, as entrepreneurs lured by a growing number of licensed users search for properties for growing or selling pot.In a down real estate market, landlords who might otherwise wait for more conventional tenants are snapping at the opportunity…

“Mexico’s attorney general gave a speech this week addressing the battle against drug cartels that continue to wreak havoc across the nation. The speech comes one day after the U.S. Justice Department announced a major crackdown on U.S. operations of Mexico’s La Familia drug cartel. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR’s Jason Beaubien in Mexico…

“They are the drug dealers who hold court deep inside most of Rio de Janeiro’s 1000 slums, surrounded by foot soldiers carrying Belgian-made assault rifles, Israeli pistols, grenades, anti-aircraft weapons and endless rounds of ammunition. The criminals drew international attention this week following bloody shoot-outs that left more than 40 people dead, just days after…