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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!

FOXY METHOXY (new party drug)

Mar 11, 2008: The Vancouver Sun – Foxy Methoxy leaves youth dazed and confused
and News 1130 – RCMP warn about cheap drug similar to ecstacy

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

ALCOHOL

Jan 16, 2007: Canada.com – Alcohol more toxic for women

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

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 and video

May 18, 2007: TAMPABAYS10.com – Teens: Prescription Drugs & 'Pharm' Parties

May 14, 2007: News Channel 8 abc – 8 On Your Side: The Dangers Of 'Pharm Parties'

Apr 27, 2007: UK News – Health Fears Over Legal 'Ecstasy Alternative'

Dec 21, 2006: abc NEWS – Access to Legal Drugs Fueling Teen Drug Culture:
Teens Turning to Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicines to Get High

Dec 21, 2006: CNN.com – Study: Teens getting high on legal drugs

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

OVER-THE-COUNTER

Dec 21, 2006: msnbc – Teens turn to cough syrup to get high, feds say

DRUG TRAFFICKING

Oct 9, 2007: RCMP Ontario – Internet Steroid Distribution Operation Dismantled

Mar 17, 2007: The Vancouver Sun – Canadian drug traffickers go global

July 24, 2006, CBC News – Crystal meth being added to pot, ex-dealer says

Feb 20, 2006: CN BC – Health Canada seizure: Meth-Laced Dope Prompts Warning

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