Time for a war on legal highs?
There has been an ongoing war on drugs by the government since the 1970s; however, the production and availability of so-called 'legal highs' has continued to advance during this time. A legal high is any substance that has not yet been identified, analysed and subsequently controlled under The Misuse of Drugs Regulations. Due to the
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Pharmacy is raided for prescription drugs
The abuse and illegal trade of prescription drugs continues to plague every part of the UK. Today we heard reports that a Boots store in Liskeard, Cornwall, was raided last weekend. It is thought that burglars only stole Diazepam, also known as Valium, which is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia and
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The two-question test for alcohol abuse
The NHS Choices website has reported that a simple two-question test for alcohol misuse may be an effective way to identify those at risk. Rather than asking patients how many units they drink each week, as doctors are aware that most patients underestimate or deliberately lie, doctors may start asking two simple questions. The first
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Britain is party drug capital of the world
A UN report into the global use of drugs has revealed that Britain is the party drugs capital of the world. According to the report, the main reason for the UK being ranked so highly is due to cocaine and ecstasy usage. Scotland has the worst cocaine problem in the world, with a greater percentage
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