National Drug Prevention Alliance & PPP http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp information collected by NDPA and PPP about drugs, prevention and support Mon, 21 May 2012 14:03:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ‘For medicinal purposes’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/%e2%80%98for-medicinal-purposes%e2%80%99/ More Evidence Links Early Cannabis Use to Psychosis http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/more-evidence-links-early-cannabis-use-to-psychosis/ Smoking ban ‘cuts birth problems’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/smoking-ban-cuts-birth-problems/ Today’s more potent marijuana can be addictive http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/today%e2%80%99s-more-potent-marijuana-can-be-addictive/ Tweens Might Say No to Drugs, Alcohol and Cigarettes, Study Says http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/tweens-might-say-no-to-drugs-alcohol-and-cigarettes-study-says/ Why teenagers should steer clear of cannabis http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/why-teenagers-should-steer-clear-of-cannabis-2/ Young People and Alcohol http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/young-people-and-alcohol/ Drug Legalisation: An Evaluation of the Impacts on Global Society http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/drug-legalisation-an-evaluation-of-the-impacts-on-global-society/ Drug advisers told no chance of decriminalising possession laws http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/drug-advisers-told-no-chance-of-decriminalising-possession-laws-2/ Dedicated drug court pilots: a process report http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/dedicated-drug-court-pilots-a-process-report/ Cannabis – a cause for Concern ? http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/cannabis-a-cause-for-concern-2/ A Drug Policy for the 21st Century http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/a-drug-policy-for-the-21st-century/ Mephedrone users told they are playing Russian roulette http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/mephedrone-users-told-they-are-playing-russian-roulette/ Parents and parents of friends can influence drug use http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/parents-and-parents-of-friends-can-influence-drug-use/ Deaths from Prescription Drugs – USA http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/deaths-from-prescription-drugs-usa/ New party high peril: 50p “coma in a bottle” danger drug kills two friends http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/new-party-high-peril-50p-coma-in-a-bottle-danger-drug-kills-two-friends/ Increase in Cannabis Farms in UK http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/increase-in-cannabis-farms-in-uk/ ADDICTION http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/addiction/ Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cytisine for Smoking Cessation. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/placebo-controlled-trial-of-cytisine-for-smoking-cessation/ Legalized Drugs: Dumber Than You May Think http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/legalized-drugs-dumber-than-you-may-think/ Teens’ ‘cinnamon challenge’ is dangerous http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/teens-cinnamon-challenge-is-dangerous/ Failure of Portuguese Drugs Experiment http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/failure-of-portuguese-drugs-experiment/ The Factual Picture of Portuguese Drug Policy http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/the-factual-picture-of-portuguese-drug-policy/ Adopted kids’ drug abuse risk affected by biological family http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/adopted-kids-drug-abuse-risk-affected-by-biological-family/ 19 percent of teens admit to driving while under influence of marijuana, more than drunk driving http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/05/19-percent-of-teens-admit-to-driving-while-under-influence-of-marijuana-more-than-drunk-driving/ Dutch marijuana advocates face off with Cabinet http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/dutch-marijuana-advocates-face-off-with-cabinet/ How does cognitive behaviour therapy work with opioid-dependent clients? Results of the UKCBTMM study. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/how-does-cognitive-behaviour-therapy-work-with-opioid-dependent-clients-results-of-the-ukcbtmm-study/ Adaptive programming improves outcomes in drug court: an experimental trial. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/adaptive-programming-improves-outcomes-in-drug-court-an-experimental-trial/ A Comparison of Jamaican Male Adolescent Cannabis Users’ and Non-Users’ Performance on Tests of Memory. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/a-comparison-of-jamaican-male-adolescent-cannabis-users%e2%80%99-and-non-users%e2%80%99-performance-on-tests-of-memory/ Crystal Meth Detected In Newborns’ Hair http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/crystal-meth-detected-in-newborns-hair-2/ Nonmedical Use of Prescription Pain Relievers and Tranquilizers More Prevalent in U.S. Than Use of All Types of Illicit Drugs Except Marijuana http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/nonmedical-use-of-prescription-pain-relievers-and-tranquilizers-more-prevalent-in-u-s-than-use-of-all-types-of-illicit-drugs-except-marijuana/ Alcohol Hospital Admissions Double in a Decade http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/04/alcohol-hospital-admissions-double-in-a-decade/ Pat Robertson is wrong about marijuana http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/pat-robertson-is-wrong-about-marijuana/ Drug-addicted teenagers should seek help, GP warns http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/drug-addicted-teenagers-should-seek-help-gp-warns/ Mexican drug cartels ‘operating in the UK, France and Netherlands’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/mexican-drug-cartels-%e2%80%98operating-in-the-uk-france-and-netherlands%e2%80%99/ Drug developed to make people drink less alcohol http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/drug-developed-to-make-people-drink-less-alcohol/ Marijuana Legislation’s Unintended Consequences http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/marijuana-legislations-unintended-consequences/ Deaths from ‘safe ketamine drug’ – – Mexxy http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/03/deaths-from-%e2%80%98safe-ketamine-drug%e2%80%99-mexxy/ Association Between Marijuana Exposure and Pulmonary Function Over 20 Years http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/02/association-between-marijuana-exposure-and-pulmonary-function-over-20-years/ Marijuana Use and Adolescents: What clinicians need to know http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/02/marijuana-use-and-adolescents-what-clinicians-need-to-know-2/ Alcoholic hospital admissions double in a decade http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/02/alcoholic-hospital-admissions-double-in-a-decade/ £570 Million – But Not For Drug Strategy Goal http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/02/570-million-but-not-for-drug-strategy-goal/ Addicts’ Brains May Be Wired At Birth For Less Self-Control http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/02/addicts-brains-may-be-wired-at-birth-for-less-self-control/ Marijuana 2.0 – It is a Different Drug Now http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2012/01/marijuana-2-0-it-is-a-different-drug-now/ Failure of Portugal’s drug legalisation experiment http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/12/failure-of-portugals-drug-legalisation-experiment/ Marijuana Impaired Driving: A serious safety problem http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/12/marijuana-impaired-driving-a-serious-safety-problem/ Smoking and Binge Drinking Raises Oral-Cancer Risk http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/smoking-and-binge-drinking-raises-oral-cancer-risk-4/ Skunk and Mental Illness http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/skunk-and-mental-illness/ Separate Genes Responsible for Drinking, Alcoholism http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/separate-genes-responsible-for-drinking-alcoholism-4/ Research to Look at New Treatments for Heroin Addiction http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/research-to-look-at-new-treatments-for-heroin-addiction/ CAMH study suggests increased risk of schizophrenia in heavy methamphetamine users http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/camh-study-suggests-increased-risk-of-schizophrenia-in-heavy-methamphetamine-users-2/ Pot Shock http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/pot-shock-2/ Oral cannabis induces psychosis at low levels http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/oral-cannabis-induces-psychosis-at-low-levels-2/ Myocardial Infarction Associated With Use of the Synthetic Cannabinoid K2 http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/myocardial-infarction-associated-with-use-of-the-synthetic-cannabinoid-k2/ Marijuana and Schizophrenia http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/marijuana-and-schizophrenia-3/ Marijuana Use and Adolescents: What Clinicians Need to Know http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/marijuana-use-and-adolescents-what-clinicians-need-to-know/ CAMH study suggests increased risk of schizophrenia in heavy methamphetamine users http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/camh-study-suggests-increased-risk-of-schizophrenia-in-heavy-methamphetamine-users/ Implementation of evidence-based substance use disorder continuing care interventions. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/implementation-of-evidence-based-substance-use-disorder-continuing-care-interventions/ Drugs by Numbers http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/drugs-by-numbers/ Clever children more likely to end up on drugs http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/clever-children-more-likely-to-end-up-on-drugs/ Cannabis use and risk of lung cancer: a case–control study http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/cannabis-use-and-risk-of-lung-cancer-a-case%e2%80%93control-study/ Marijuana as Medicine ? http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/marijuana-as-medicine/ Methadone or Not ? http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/methadone-or-not/ Reliance on methadone a dangerous game for both users and the Government http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/reliance-on-methadone-a-dangerous-game-for-both-users-and-the-government/ Methadone: ‘Too many use it as part of their drugs routine’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/methadone-too-many-use-it-as-part-of-their-drugs-routine/ What Mr. Barnes failed to mention http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/what-mr-barnes-failed-to-mention/ The grim reality of 574 addicts’ wasted lives http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/the-grim-reality-of-574-addicts-wasted-lives/ Prisons keeping inmates dependent on drugs, says new report http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/prisons-keeping-inmates-dependent-on-drugs-says-new-report/ Dawn is almost here,but hope seems far away. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/dawn-is-almost-herebut-hope-seems-far-away/ Parents: Know warning signs of drug abuse http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/parents-know-warning-signs-of-drug-abuse-3/ Characteristics Of Effective Prevention http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/characteristics-of-effective-prevention/ Number of Prescription Painkiller Deaths More Than Tripled in Last 10 Years http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/number-of-prescription-painkiller-deaths-more-than-tripled-in-last-10-years/ Nicotine Acts as “Gateway” Drug to Cocaine, Study in Mice Finds http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/nicotine-acts-as-%e2%80%9cgateway%e2%80%9d-drug-to-cocaine-study-in-mice-finds/ Record high: Gallup poll shows FIFTY per cent of Americans favour legalising marijuana http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/record-high-gallup-poll-shows-fifty-per-cent-of-americans-favour-legalising-marijuana/ Medical Marijuana May Impair Thinking of MS Patients http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/medical-marijuana-may-impair-thinking-of-ms-patients/ Impact On Lungs Of One Cannabis Joint Equal To Up To Five Cigarettes http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/impact-on-lungs-of-one-cannabis-joint-equal-to-up-to-five-cigarettes/ Marijuana Use and Motor Vehicle Crashes http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/marijuana-use-and-motor-vehicle-crashes/ Impact of cannabis use on thalamic volume in people at familial high risk of schizophrenia http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/impact-of-cannabis-use-on-thalamic-volume-in-people-at-familial-high-risk-of-schizophrenia/ Hepatitis C transmission via injecting drug use: look beyond needles and syringes http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/hepatitis-c-transmission-via-injecting-drug-use-look-beyond-needles-and-syringes/ Drug advisers told no chance of decriminalising possession laws http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/drug-advisers-told-no-chance-of-decriminalising-possession-laws/ California Medical Association Not So Medical Says Drug Policy Experts http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/california-medical-association-not-so-medical-says-drug-policy-experts/ Estimated expenditure on cannabis in Australia is twice that of wine http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/estimated-expenditure-on-cannabis-in-australia-is-twice-that-of-wine-2/ Drunk behaviour – a question of immunity http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/drunk-behaviour-%e2%80%93-a-question-of-immunity/ Do drug policies affect cannabis markets? A natural experiment in Switzerland, 2000–10. http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/do-drug-policies-affect-cannabis-markets-a-natural-experiment-in-switzerland-2000%e2%80%9310/ One in four at risk of cannabis psychosis http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/one-in-four-at-risk-of-cannabis-psychosis-3/ ‘Cannabis causes chaos in the brain’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/cannabis-causes-chaos-in-the-brain/ Children of addicts ‘more likely to experience problems in adulthood’ http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/children-of-addicts-more-likely-to-experience-problems-in-adulthood/ Apparent Success of Drug Treatment Aimed at Heroin is Misleading http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/apparent-success-of-drug-treatment-aimed-at-heroin-is-misleading/ Abolist NTA to Cut Drug Addiction http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/abolist-nta-to-cut-drug-addiction/ Experts Call New Strategies on AIDS Prevention Ineffective! http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/experts-call-new-strategies-on-aids-prevention-ineffective/ Joint Statement in Opposition to the Vienna Declaration Released July 20, 2010 http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/joint-statement-in-opposition-to-the-vienna-declaration-released-july-20-2010/ Mexico looks to legalisation as drug war murders hit 28,000 http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/mexico-looks-to-legalisation-as-drug-war-murders-hit-28000-2/ NADCP and Drug Court Leaders Respond to Criticisms With the Facts http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/nadcp-and-drug-court-leaders-respond-to-criticisms-with-the-facts/ Can These Leopards Change Their Spots? http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/can-these-leopards-change-their-spots/ Methadone is linked to one in three drug deaths http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/11/methadone-is-linked-to-one-in-three-drug-deaths/ Planning Commission to consider ban on medical marijuana dispensaries http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/10/planning-commission-to-consider-ban-on-medical-marijuana-dispensaries/ Drug seizures almost treble at city prison http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/10/drug-seizures-almost-treble-at-city-prison/ Marijuana and Youth – Experiences From a Practising Physician http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/10/marijuana-and-youth-%e2%80%93-experiences-from-a-practising-physician/ New habits for old http://drugprevent.org.uk/ppp/2011/10/new-habits-for-old/