Marijuana businesses raided by federal agents in the Denver, Colo., metro-area on Thursday are being investigated for possible links to...
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Deadly effects of synthetic drugs masked by innocent-sounding names
Designer, synthetic drugs such as bath salts, Spice, and Molly are all highly dangerous and addictive but manufacturers of these...
Cannabis use among teens is on the rise in some developing countries
It’s common to associate cannabis use with affluent youth in wealthy societies. But the relationship between societal and family affluence...
“Addiction is not a disease”
The motion ‘Addiction is not a Disease’ received overwhelming support from a lively crowd at last night’s Spectator debate. Despite...
More Washington drivers testing positive for marijuana
New figures from the Washington State Patrol show that more drivers have tested positive for marijuana since the state legalized...
850 British nationals are currently locked up in prisons across the globe for drug-related offences
A press release by the British Embassy in Dubai yesterday said that more than 850 British nationals are currently locked...
Teens involved in sports drink more but use drugs other than marijuana less
Sport participation can play an important and positive role in the health and development of children and youth. One area...
Nine diet supplements contain amphetamine-like compound
For the second time in recent weeks, scientists have found a “non-natural” amphetamine-like compound in dietary supplements – yet federal...
Indiana: Task force seeks new laws for pregnant drug users
Indiana medical and legal experts are pushing for laws that would allow more monitoring of pregnant women who use drugs...
Krokodil in Canada: Three suspected cases of flesh-eating drug reported in Ontario
Three new suspected cases of the flesh-eating drug krokodil have been reported in Ontario, Canada.The reports of the lethal heroin...