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Anthrax-Killing Foam Proving Effective in Meth Lab Decontamination

A decontamination foam, previously used to clean up federal office buildings and mailrooms during anthrax attacks more than a decade ago, is now being used to decontaminate illegal methamphetamine labs.

Rise in Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths in Florida Linked to Illicit Drug Use

An increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths in Florida appears to be associated with illicit drug use and delays in seeking health care, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DEA Targets Large Industry Players in Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse

When the Drug Enforcement Administration recently charged a major health care company and four pharmacies with violating their licenses to sell controlled drugs, it marked the most aggressive efforts by the agency to combat prescription drug abuse, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Florida Lawmakers Propose Making Synthetic Drug Crimes Third-Degree Felony

Legislators in Florida have proposed making crimes related to the manufacture, delivery or sale of synthetic drugs such as “bath salts” and “K2” a third-degree felony.

Virginia Measure Would Require Ignition Interlock for First-Time Drunk Drivers

Legislation passed by the Virginia Senate this week would require ignition interlocks for first-time drunk drivers, regardless of their blood alcohol level.

Oklahoma Legislators Propose Raising Legal Age to Buy Tobacco to 21

The legal age to purchase tobacco would gradually rise from 18 to 21 in Oklahoma under a bill proposed by state legislators.

Kansas Joins States Considering Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients

Kansas has joined the growing number of states considering drug testing for welfare recipients.

Indian Tribe Sues for Damages in Alcohol Abuse Case

An American Indian tribe in South Dakota is demanding $500 million in damages, in a suit against beer manufacturers that alleges the companies knowingly contributed to alcohol-related problems on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Restraining Order Allows Two Florida CVS Pharmacies to Keep Selling Controlled Drugs

A federal judge has granted CVS a temporary restraining order, which will allow the company to continue to sell controlled prescription drugs at two pharmacies in Florida. The Drug Enforcement Administration raided the pharmacies last weekend and suspended their licenses to dispense controlled substances.

Kentucky Governor Supports Bills to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear put his support this week behind several bills designed to fight prescription drug abuse. “If there ever was a Kentucky issue, this is it,” he said at a news conference on Monday.

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