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20/12/2011 by admin.
Two Deaths from Ecstasy November 2011 after clubbers had attended the same venue Alexandra Palace London
Last month 2 young men died aged 20 and 21 years of age died after being admitted to hospital after having taken suspected ‘rogue ecstasy’. A third man was also admitted.
More info here http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/nov/28/clubbers-test-ecstasy-nightclub-deaths
All drivers in France may be required to carry breathlyzer kits in their cars from Spring 20112
New planned legislation recently announced by the french president recently will require all drivers in France to keep breathalyzer kits in their cars to test themselves. The new planned requirement is a move by the french to cut the number of deaths on the french roads . Under the new plans anyone stopped and found not to have a breathalyzer kit in their car will be fined.
More info here http://www.thelocal.fr/1920/20111201/
Decriminilising Cannabis-a good or bad idea-the debate continues
Last month an ex MI5 boss gave a speech to a all party parliamentary drug group & urged the goverment to consider decriminalising Cannabis
Read more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15770842
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04/11/2011 by admin.
Here are some of the drug & alcohol related stories making the BBC news in the last month
Scotland minimum alcohol prices BBC news 2/11/11
”The Scottish government has announced plans to make Scotland likely to become the first country in Europe to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
The SNP government has said it is the best way to tackle the serious criminal, social and health problems associated with alcohol abuse.
The proposal will mean cheap, strong drink will become more expensive. ”
Watch video here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-15554319
Abuse of painkillers reaches ‘epidemic’ levels in US BBC news 2/11/11
”Abuse of prescription painkiller have reached “epidemic” levels in the US, a government report says.
Overdoses of pain relievers cause more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined, the report has found.
It says sales and prescriptions of the drugs rose sharply in recent years and this was linked to the rise in overdoses.
Narcotic painkillers are prescribed to relieve chronic pain but the drugs can be “highly addictive”, the report says.
The report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said fatalities caused by narcotic pain relievers have more than tripled in the last 10 years - equivalent to 40 deaths a day.”
Read the full story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15548478
Children claim alcohol intake of 28 units a week BBC news 30/10/11
”A small number of children as young as 12 claimed they drank the equivalent of 19 glasses of wine a week when questioned for a health survey.
Research by the independent Schools Health Education Unit suggested that 4% of those questioned aged 12 or 13 claimed they drank 28 units or more.
However, the overall trend in the survey of almost 84,000 youngsters was for fewer to be drinking and smoking.
The government says it is cracking down on those who sell alcohol to children.”
Read the full story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15510306
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23/09/2011 by admin.
Here is a round up of the stories making the UK BBC news recently
”Alcohol Concern Cymru: End pub energy drinks promotion ”
BBC News 21/9/11
”An alcohol campaign group wants pubs and clubs to stop promoting caffeine energy drinks as mixers for spirits.
Alcohol Concern Cymru claims they can mask the effects of alcohol so drinkers may be less aware of how drunk they are.
It wants producers to carry warnings in their marketing campaigns ”
Read the full story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14993122
Police investigate Bracknell mephedrone dealers BBC News 23/9/11
”Police are to crack down on dealers of the illegal drug mephedrone after Berkshire counsellors reported a rise in the number of people seeking help over the drug.
Bracknell Forest Council says it has seen double the number of under 18s seeking help since April, compared with last year.
It issued a warning about an extra strong batch of the drug last month.
Counsellors are concerned as users can become mentally addicted to the drug”
Read the full story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-15032010
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28/06/2011 by admin.
BBC news stories related to drugs and alcohol in the UK this month:
Plan to stop underage drinkers in Newquay BBC News Devon 27 June 2011 A project to stop adults buying alcohol for underage drinkers has begun in a Cornwall resort.Police said the scheme in Newquay was aimed at reminding people that it was an offence to buy under 18s alcohol.During the summer, teams of youth service workers will visit campsites to highlight the dangers. Police said the offence can lead to a £5,000 fine.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-13935632
Health warning to festivalgoers BBC news 21 June 2011 Too much alcohol, drugs, and sex, coupled with poor hygiene, can be a health risk at festivals, an expert is warning.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13859236
Grampian drug deaths jump prompts warning to users BBC News NE Scotland 9 June 2011 Drug users have been warned of the dangers they face amid an “alarming” rise in the number of deaths in Grampian.” “In the majority of cases, people have taken a lethal cocktail of substances, ones which on their own present dangers but when taken together amplify these risks.”Combinations of drugs including alcohol, benzodiazepines, heroin, methadone and cocaine have been involved.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-13712503
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25/08/2010 by admin.
Here are this months top drug stories in the UK news
BBC news
25/08/10 Drugs deaths up by 67% in Wales in three years
24/8/10 Don’t label heroin users as ‘junkies’ - Drug Commission
20/8/10 Drugscope’s Martin Barnes criticises benefit plans
20/8/10 Drug addict benefit withdrawal considered
16/8/10 Top doctor Sir Ian Gilmore calls for drugs law review
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