No one cures Punjab's drug problem
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hillpost.in - (US) Have recovered nearly 75 kg of heroin –. Which is smuggled mainly through the Afghanistan-Pakistan route. Drug abuse is unique only to Punjab. The total drug seizure in the state in recent years is much higher with multiple agencies like the Border Security Force (BSF). (Fri Feb 10 01:21:03 2012 PST)
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph
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northantset - (UK) Massive police raid on fortified drug house - Local - Evening Telegraph Massive police raid on fortified drug house What appears to be a normal home was a highly sophisticated drug house designed to maximise the gangb s enterprise. (Fri Feb 10 00:51:22 2012 PST)
The 10 Most Seductive Drugs -- And Their Fascinating History
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alternet - According to carbon dating of dried buttons found in a cave on the Rio Grande in Texas. 3) Marijuana: Siberia Think medical marijuana is a new phenomenon? (Thu Feb 09 19:21:51 2012 PST)
Marine Corps lawyer shares experiences at Mainland Regional High School
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pressofatlanticcity - (US) "It helps maintain awareness among our students that there are still 90000 active military deployed. (Thu Feb 09 18:07:04 2012 PST)
WTSP 10 News
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wtsp - (US) We will fail in Afghanistan. "You can't find a drug trafficking organization that is not connected to the insurgency. Senior International Security Assistance Force military leaders have approved Army units to assist the Drug Enforcement Agency. (Thu Feb 09 06:52:45 2012 PST)
INTERNATIONAL: opium: Latest News on opium at Times of India
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timesofindia.indiatimes - (UK) Ex-zila parishad member nabbed for supplying opium They were allegedly taking the opium to their agents. Police have seized 2 kg opium. Three unlicenced pistols and Rs 5.40 lakh in cash from the car and have started... It was identified as opium later at the forensic lab. (Thu Feb 09 01:17:03 2012 PST)
TX: The Gilmer Mirror - Understanding and managing opioid dependence a caregiver s perspective
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gilmermirror - This is the case for Caren. Dependence to opioids - drugs derived from the opium poppy that include heroin as well as prescription pain medication - is a national epidemic: a 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 1.9 million adults in the U.S. abused or were dependent on pain relievers. (Wed Feb 08 18:30:27 2012 PST)