Drug abuse News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a competition for app developers to come up with software to address the growing epidemic of opioid overdose.

New figures released by the United Nations suggest that while drug abuse remains a global problem, the rate of drug abuse has slightly fallen. In addition, deaths as a result of the misuse of drugs has stabilized.

A study suggests regular marijuana use is associated with reduced dopamine responses in brain, leading to anxiety and restlessness, a lower feeling of reward; and, over time, addiction.

London - The U.K. government is seeking to cost out the amount spent on treating obese people, drug addicts and alcoholics. One of the measures being considered is to reduce state support for people who fall within these groupings.

As the epidemic of prescription drug abuse continues to proliferate, medical professionals continue to search for ways to reduce their reliance on these dangerous and addictive medications — for many, the use of compound drugs has been the answer.

According to a new study released by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, nearly half of all primary care physicians in the U.S. say they are becoming less likely to prescribe opioids to patients for pain management.

A light-hearted look at the odd events happening in the world. Today includes a new TV show starring Prince Harry, a weird tattoo and a shocking look at the effects of drug abuse.

Isleworth - Celebrity chef, Nigella Lawson, daughter of senior Tory Nigel Lawson, was back in court again Thursday, with head held high, as the trial looked set to become a witch-hunt with Nigella in the dock, rather than the accused Grillo sisters.

London - A little over a week ago Digital Journal reported that former assistants of UK celebrity chef Nigella Lawson alleged she was a cocaine user who had secretly used her husband's money to fund her drug abuse.

Toronto - The disgraced and crack cocaine-using Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has plenty to be ashamed about but on the contrary he claims that he is "loving this," referring to the media attention he continues to receive.

By studying post-mortem human brains of heroin abusers, scientists have found that significant changes in gene networks occur.

After being denied benefits from an insurance policy surrounding the death of Michael Jackson and his ill-fated "This Is It" tour, the King of Pop’s legal team claims stars like Britney Spears had histories of drug abuse and applied for similar claims.

UK think tank, the Centre for Social Justice, warn that booze and drug addictions are increasing and lead to family breakdown, debt and crime. UK has the highest addiction rate to hard drugs, like heroin, and women top the table for alcohol dependency.

Deaths from drug overdoses have risen for the 11th consecutive year according to U.S. government data. The main cause is from the overuse of addictive painkillers.

Researchers have put forward a method for blocking harmful memories associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and drug addiction.

Results published by researchers from California and Alabama Universities have shown that smoking pot doesn't harm a user's lung functionality.

If your New Year's celebrations didn't include making resolutions that's okay because several different American states have already done it for you.

Washington - With opiate painkillers already on the market like OxyContin, hydrocodone and even Vicodin, why would we need another stronger, purer one? But four different pharmaceutical firms are currently madly working to release their versions of it.

London - Nile Rodgers is best known as a songwriter and latterly as one of the most influential music producers of all time. When he appeared on the BBC this morning though, he had a different and quite extraordinary tale to tell.

After entering a drug rehabilitation center over a week ago due to a reported drug overdose, popular actor Charlie Sheen is now taking control of his addiction to drugs and alcohol.

The United Nations warned governments on Wednesday to give greater attention to fighting drug abuse with a concerned focus of the increasing rise of "date-rape drugs."

The latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey reveals that while the use of narcotics is overall steady, more students are taking prescription painkillers. One in five students admits to have taken pain medication, often obtained at home.