ADDICTION NEWS AND ALERTS

April

Doctors leaders in the UK say motorists should be tested for drug use in the same way that they are currently tested for alcohol. Read that story here...

The extent of binge drinking among teenagers is highlighted by a report warning that the problem cannot be ignored. Read that story here...

Stop the Beer Tax Rollback - Reject HR 1305 and save lives! Read that story here...

Hundreds of prescription drugs are available to buy illegally over the internet, according to a report by monitoring company Envisional. Read that story here...

Researchers in Texas report that they have determined the mechanism by which cocaine can cause a person's blood pressure to skyrocket, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as hypertensive crisis. here...

High school students who use herbal products may also be more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and illicit drugs, researchers reported at the Society for Adolescent Medicine annual meeting here. here...