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Drug Trends
Following is a chronological listing of drug and alcohol threats in our world that we believe every parent needs to be aware of – most recent articles at the top of each category. We welcome your help in adding other emerging drug trends. Let us know about them through our Contact Us page and thank you for helping us all stay informed and better able to protect our beloved children and teens!
ALCOHOL
Oct 17, 2008: Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin and pdf link – Alcohol and Youth Trends: Implications for Public Health
ECSTASY
Jan 8, 2009: The Province – Toxic batch of ecstasy blamed in two B.C. deaths
Jan 22, 2008: The Student Operated Press – Deadly 'Extreme Ecstasy' Enters U.S. [from Canada]
Jan 3, 2008: Newsmax.caom – U.S. Warning: Dangerous Ecstacy Drug Inbound
FOXY METHOXY (new party drug)
Mar 11, 2008: The Vancouver Sun – Foxy Methoxy leaves youth dazed and confused
CRYSTAL METH
STRAWBERRY QUICK, (a.k.a. "Pop Rocks") CHOCOLATE,
AND PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED
May 2, 2007: CBS NEWS: Arkansas – Candy-Flavored Meth Targets New Users
Mar 29, 2007: ABC NEWS – Looks Like Candy, Devastates Like Hard Drugs
Jan 29, 2007: Nevada Appeal: Nevada – Strawberry meth seized in search
HEROIN
June 12, 2007: CNN.com – Deadly $2 heroin targets teens
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
DrugWatch – Ongoing serious health effects of Accutane for acne (vs recreation) – Accutane Recall
Mar 4, 2009: KETV7 Omaha – Teens Face Judge In OxyContin Overdose
Sept 6, 2007: MedicineNet.com – Teen Drug Abuse Rates Stay Steady But Government Report Shows Rise in Prescription Drug Abuse
Early July, 2007: CNN.com – Experts: Pills becoming the new marijuana on campus/video
May 18, 2007: TAMPABAYS10.com – Teens: Prescription Drugs & 'Pharm' Parties
STEROIDS
Two opposing views:
Oct 15, 2007: LexisNexis – Helene Elliott; Javelin thrower's case for steroids misses the mark
Oct 14, 2007: Los Angeles Times – Steroids: Take one for the team
For the dangers to middle/high school kids see: American Academy of Pediatrics – STEROIDS: PLAY SAFE, PLAY FAIR
DRUG TRAFFICKING
Jan 2, 2009: thestar.com – Troops lured by drug trade, report warns
Dec 2008: NDIC – National Drug Threat Assessment 2009
Oct 9, 2007: RCMP Ontario – Internet Steroid Distribution Operation Dismantled
Mar 17, 2007: The Vancouver Sun – Canadian drug traffickers go global
