The Tobacco Atlas, Fourth Edition, and its companion website TobaccoAtlas.org, were unveiled today by the American Cancer Society and World...
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US: Diagnosis of ADHD on the rise
The number of American children leaving doctors’ offices with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has risen 66 percent...
US appeals court backs graphic cigarette labels
A federal law requiring cigarette packages to carry graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking and restricts how tobacco products...
Judges held in Italy Naples mafia swoop
Italian police have arrested 16 judges in what they say is a big anti-mafia operation centred on Naples. They are...
Concern growing over synthetic marijuana
Reuters reports that three U.S. teenagers ended up in the emergency department with altered mental states and seriously elevated heart...
Criminals distributing fake medicines busted
In an operation led by Spain’s Guardia Civil in Murcia, coordinated by Europol, and also involving the UK and Cyprus,...
Maybe model but not role model – Simone Farrow seized in drug raid on Gold Coast
Model and alleged boss of a global drugs ring Simone Farrow has been arrested by police after a raid on...
The cannabis-psychosis link
What is already known about the link between cannabis use and psychosis? ■ There is strong evidence to support the...
Commission on Narcotic Drugs concludes 2012 session with strong health focus
Wrapping up its week-long fifty-fifth session today in Vienna, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) agreed a set of decisions...
Ireland: Intelligence operation leads to massive €1m drugs seizure
A drugs gang was left reeling last night after an intelligence-led operation involving customs officers and gardai resulted in the...