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West Virginia Meth Lab Seizures on Track to Shatter Last Year’s Record
Law enforcement officials in West Virginia say they have seized 200 methamphetamine labs so far in 2013, and are on track to shatter last year’s record of 288 meth lab seizures.
Georgia “Generation Rx” Campaign Aimed at Curbing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Georgia launched a campaign this week, “Generation Rx,” aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse in teens and young adults.
MADD Says Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Level Not Best Way to Stop Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the new recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board that states lower allowable blood-alcohol levels for drivers is not the most effective way to eliminate drunk driving, The Christian Science Monitor reports.
Advocates Urge LivingSocial to Stop Promoting Events Mixing Guns and Alcohol
Gun control advocacy groups are urging the daily deal website LivingSocial to stop promoting events that mix guns and alcohol, The Hill reports.
Number of Babies Born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Tennessee Soars
The number of babies born to mothers addicted to opioids or anti-anxiety medication in Tennessee is soaring, according to the Associated Press.
Report: Lax Rules Allow Felons to Serve as Drug and Alcohol Counselors in California
Felons, including sex offenders, are allowed to work as substance abuse counselors in California because of lax rules, according to a new report.
Government Urges States to Lower Allowable Blood-Alcohol Levels for Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended states lower allowable blood-alcohol levels for drivers, from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent.
Teens’ Use of Smokeless Tobacco Holds Steady, Study Finds
Teens’ use of smokeless tobacco products has held steady since 2000, at about 5 percent, a new study finds.
Study Links PTSD and Brain Receptors Activated by Marijuana
A new study finds a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and the number of cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These receptors are activated when a person uses marijuana.
Heroin Making a Comeback in Florida as “Pill Mills” Shut Down
Florida officials say heroin is making a comeback, now that the state has had success in shutting down “pill mills” selling prescription painkillers.
