28/03/2012 by admin.

Breaking News

The UK governement has announced that the ’legal high drug ‘ Methoxetamine also known as ‘MXE or mexxy’ will be made an illegal drug temporarily under new government powers.

Methoxetamine is used as an alternative to ketamine by drugs users, but seems to have much more dangerous side effects & has already been linked to 4 deaths, although it has not as yet been confirmed that this was the cause of the deaths.

Find out more about this story at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17535600

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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

Posted in Drug and alcohol news, Drugs Wales, Drug news, Drugs news, Drug Testing News, Drugscope, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »