Drug News

“MADISON (WKOW) — There’s a new drug of choice circulating throughout southern Wisconsin, according to police and drug rehabilitation centers. They say crack and cocaine are out, and heroin is in.” http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11320533#

By Theo Emery “The announcement codified a major policy shift from the Bush Administration, which aggressively pursued medical-marijuana users and distributors in states that had relaxed their drug laws to allow patients with certain conditions — including glaucoma and AIDS — to use marijuana to ease their symptoms. Fourteen states now make allowances for medical-marijuana…

“A so-called “club drug” – typically not used all that often by those who take it – can still have the potential to cause a lot of damage among some users, say University of Cincinnati researchers. Trials are underway to trace the effects of ecstasy and to see who’s most at risk. The study is…

By Ben Gelinas, edmontonjournal.com “Zachary Lamb tried ecstasy for the first time at a West Edmonton Mall rave hours before his death, his best friend said Wednesday.” http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Edmonton+raver+first+time+taking+ecstasy+fatal+friend/2103430/story.html

“PHOENIX — Drug smugglers are now using horses to carry loads of marijuana across the border, authorities said.” http://www.kpho.com/news/21298556/detail.html

By Frank Jack Daniel “TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – The number of airplanes smuggling cocaine through Honduras has surged since the United States suspended drug cooperation in the wake of an army coup, the Central American country’s drugs chief said on Tuesday.” http://www.reuters.com/article/newsMaps/idUSTRE59C69T20091013?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=11604&sp=true

By Cecelia Mason “After targeting primarily cocaine and prescription drug abuse for years, law enforcement officials are reporting an increase in heroin use across West Virginia, especially in the Eastern Panhandle.” http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=11643

By Cecelia Mason “Law enforcement officials across West Virginia see an increase in heroin use and in the number of deaths associated with the drug.However heroin is just one of many narcotics people are addicted to and treatment is not easy to come by. “ http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=11656

By TONY HOLT Hernando Today “BROOKSVILLE – Marijuana was found on the driver of a car that crashed into a school bus Tuesday afternoon, deputies said.” http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2009/oct/14/141634/driver-arrested-marijuana-possession-after-crash/news/