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Annual Editions: Drugs, Society, and Behavior, 29e
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History of Alcohol and Drinking around the World, David J. Hanson, adapted from David J. Hanson, Preventing Alcohol Abuse: Alcohol, Culture and Control, Westport, CT: Praeger, 1995
Alcohol use by humans, probably tens of thousands of years old, has both comforted and plagued almost every society. In this discussion author David Hanson describes the drug’s journey through time.
How Latin America Is Reinventing the War on Drugs, Sarah Miller Llana and Sara Shahriari, The Christian Science Monitor, July 30, 2012
Latin American countries are fundamentally rethinking their drug control policies, which have, over time, been largely influenced by the U.S.
Oxycontin Maker Closely Guards Its List of Suspect Doctors, Scott Glover and Lisa Girion, The Los AngelesTimes, August 11, 2013
The manufacturer of Oxycontin refuses to share prescribing data with the government, in spite of wide spread abuse.
Tackling Top Teen Problem—Prescription Drugs, George Lauby and Kamie Wheelock, North Platte Bulletin, April 11, 2009
The illegal use of prescription drugs looms larger than problem drinking or marijuana use. This article examines the lives of a group of teens who currently use prescription drugs.
A Glut of Antidepressants, Roni Caryn Rabin, The New York TImes, August 12, 2013
The use of Antidpressants is skyrocketing, with serious results.
Scientists Are High on Idea That Marijuana Reduces Memory Impairment, Emily Caldwell, Ohio State University Research Publications, November 2008
Certain compounds in marijuana may be beneficial to the aging brain and may delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Prescription Drug Diversion, Amelia M. Arria, Congressional Testimony, April 14, 2011
This congressional testimony highlights the dangers and growing problem of prescription drug use among American youth, college age and younger. The author links prescription drug abuse to other illicit drug use and high risk behavior.
Medical Marijuana and the Mind: More Is Known about the Psychiatric Risks than the Benefits, Harvard Mental Health Letter, April 2010
More is known about the risks of medical use of marijuana than the benefits. Most of the research is based on the study of those who have smoked the drug for recreational, not medical, purposes. The movement to legalize marijuana in the U.S. has renewed the discussion about how this drug affects the brain, and whether it might be useful in treating psychiatric disorders.
The Genetics of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence, Danielle M. Dick and Arpana Agrawal, Alcohol Research and Health, 2008
This article explores the hypothesis that certain genetic factors increase a person’s risk for both alcohol and drug abuse.
Maternal Risk Factors for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Not As Simple As It Might Seem, Philip May and, Phillip Gossage, Alcohol Research and Health, 2011
There has been some confusion on around the dangers of drinking during pregnancy. This study explains the multifaceted considerations of drinking while pregnant and why there is no easy answer. Factors related to danger of alcohol use during pregnancy include quantity, frequency, timing of use of alcohol, maternal age, number of previous pregnancies along with additional factors.
Examination of Over-the-Counter Drug Misuse Among Youth, Erin J. Farley and Daniel J. O’Connell, Sociation Today, 2010
Over the counter drug misuse by adolescents is on the rise. This article examines the prevalence of over the counter drug misuse by adolescents and the relationship between OTC drug misuse and misuse of other substances.
Why Using Meds for ‘Neuroenhancement’ Is a Scary Thought, Christopher Lane, Phi Kappa Phi Forum, 2010
Are ADHD medications just for those with ADHD? Perhaps so, but the need for a competitive edge in many American universities is leading college students and some high school students to turn to medications that enhance their ability to focus and concentrate and stay alert for longer periods of times. This article discusses the risks related to the non-prescription use of medications to enhance short-term cognitive functioning.
Bath Salt’ Poisonings Rise as Legislative Ban Tied Up, Donna Leinwand Leger, USA Today, April 12, 2012
Sold under the names Ivory Wave, Bliss, Hurricane Charlie, and White Lightning, these drugs are not yet regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, but they are coming to the attention of Federal Authorities as calls to Emergency Rooms and law Enforcement increase. This article discusses the chemical Compound and patterns of use of this drug fast becoming a community problem.
Inhalant Abuse, National Institute on Drug Abuse Report, Published May 1999. Revised July 2012
Evidence suggests that a number of inhalants have a similar effect on the central nervous system as alcohol and other sedatives, but inhalants are much more readily available to young people. Shoe shine spray, gases, solvents and aerosols are all popular options for what is commonly known as "huffing." This report provides a thorough overview of the current state of inhalant use in the United States.
The Science of Doping, Christie Aschwanden, Smithsonian, 2012
There is a growing public attention on doping in athletics. Given the concern that use of anabolic steroids and hormones is on the rise in youth aiming for a professional athletic career, it is important to understand this drug use. This article thoroughly examines methods and types of doping as well as the role of independent testing agencies.
Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use, Overview of Key Findings 2011, Lloyd D. Johnston, et al., University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, February 2012
Monitoring the Future is a long-term study that examines substance use of people ranging in age from adolescent to 50 years old. This report is a comprehensive discussion of substance use and abuse patterns in 2011.
Transcending the Medical Frontiers: Exploring the Future of Psychedelic Drug Research, David Jay Brown, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, June 2011
There has been a renewed scientific interest in the pharmacology of psychedelics. This article points to the recent research and discusses the benefits of psychedelics as a class of drugs.
Energy Drink Abuse Worries Health Pros, Michael McCarthy, USA Today, June 2009
Youth trying to get a competitive edge are contributing to the popularity of many types of energy drinks. What is the effect of excessive use of caffeine before or after heavy physical exertion? This article discussed the risks of increasingly more popular unregulated drinks marketed to those who want quick energy.
American College of Emergency Physicians ACEP: Synthetic Drug use on the rise nationwide; "Bath Salts" Among Them, India Pharma News, 2012
Despite attempts at regulation and public awareness, American Emergency Room physicians continue to see significant increases in patients presenting with symptoms of intoxication from synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs contain chemicals that imitate hallucinogens and/or stimulants and can have very dangerous, sometimes fatal effects for its users.
‘Legal Highs’ Prevalence Makes Ban Policy ‘Ridiculous’, Mark Townsend, The Guardian, September 3, 2011
The increasing discovery of new psychoactive substances, which now averages about one a week, makes regulation and control virtually impossible.
Alcoholism Isn’t What It Used To Be, NIAA Spectrum, June 2012
According to the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, there are serious new questions about alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
Diagnosis: Human, Ted Gup, The New York Times, April 2, 2013
One family’s story of ADHD and the tragic results of treatment.
Why I Changed My Mind on Weed, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN, August 8, 2013
A noted Physician has changed his mind about medical marijuana.
Drugs ‘R’ Us, Stanton Peele, Psychology Today, June 11, 2012
Drug use is so ubiquitous in society today that the author believes that our drug control policies are ineffective.
OxyContin Abuse Spreads from Appalachia across United States, Bill Estep, Dori Hjalmarson, and Halimah Abdullah, McClatchy Tribune Information Services, March 13, 2011
The abuse of OxyContin, which initially hit the Appalachian region of the United States hard, is now spreading across the country.
Cannabis: Colorado’s Budding Industry, Jenny Kleeman, The Guardian, May 17, 2013
Colorado has legalized marijuana for recreational use. What are the changes that are happening because of this?
When Booze Comes Off the Battlefield, Steve Griffin, The New York Times, March 23, 2012
An Army Officer discusses the issue of alcohol use and abuse in the military.
Did Cocaine Use by Bankers Cause the Global Financial Crisis?, Shortcuts, The Guardian, April 16, 2013
Did cocaine use by investment bankers result in the biggest recession since the Great Depression?
Secret U.S. Drug Agency Unit Passing Surveillance Information to Authorities, Reuters, The Guardian, August 5 2013
The U.S. government has been used sophisticated surveillance techniques developed for the War on Terror to investigate and arrest drug suspects.
Do the United States and Mexico Really Want the Drug War To Succeed?, Robert Joe Stout, Monthly Review, January 2012
The United States and Mexico both have long histories of drug policy that precede the current state of violence and drug trafficking between the two countries. This article puts the current narco-war waging at the United States-Mexico border in historical context and discusses the implications of legalization or harsher drug policy.
Engaging Communities to Prevent Underage Drinking, Abigail A. Fagan, J. David Hawkins, and Richard F. Catalano, Alcohol Research and Health, 2011
What makes the greatest impact for reduction of under-age drinking? There are many community programs to reduce drunk driving and underage substance use. This article examines the most salient and robust factors in community level interventions for preventing underage drinking.
Do No Harm: Sensible Goals for International Drug Policy, Peter Reuter, October 2011
This article discusses the problems nations—specifically the United States—encounter in the pursuit of a sensible and diplomatic drug policy.
Turning the Tide on Drug Reform, Kristen Gwynne, The Nation, 2013
With legislation to legalize marijuana on several ballots, is the public changing their perception on drug use? This article discusses recent drug laws and reforms as well as the drug policies of the Obama Administration. Will marijuana soon be legal in all states someday?
Legalize Drugs—all of Them!, Vanessa Baird, New Internationalist, 2012
With an international context, this article presents the differences between decriminalization and legalization. Implications for legalization of drugs are discussed.
Moving the Needle, David Epstein and Richard O’Brien, Sports Illustrated, 2012
Professional athletes sometimes have the ability to prevent detection of performance enhancing drugs. This article discusses the policy of drug testing in sports as well as efforts to prevent the use of these substances.
Getting A Fix, Michael Specter, The New Yorker, 2011
Ten years ago, Portugal had the worst injection drug use rate in Europe. Then they decriminalized drug use. The author explores the implication of drug decriminalization as well as the collateral public health benefits.
Old Habits Die Hard for Ageing Addicts, Matthew Ford, The Guardian, January 25, 2011
The Netherlands, as part of their harm reduction philosophy, has established retirement homes for aging drug addicts.
Addiction Diagnoses May Rise Under Guideline Changes, Ian Urbina, The New York Times, May 11, 2012
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, considered to be the "bible" of addictive and psychological disorders, has a new edition coming out in 2013 that will significantly increase what are recognized as addictive behaviors.
California Prisons Spend Big on Anti-psychotic Drugs, Don Thompson, The Fresno Bee, May 1, 2013
One of the biggest expenses for the California correctional system is psychiatric medication.
Understanding Recovery Barriers: Youth Perceptions about Substance Use Relapse, Rachel Gonzales, et al., American Journal of Health Behavior, 2012
This study uses data from 118 youth in substance abuse treatment programs to measure youth perception of relapse. What do you think leads to youth relapse during recovery?
High-Risk Offenders Participating in Court-Supervised Substance Abuse Treatment: Characteristics, Treatment Received, and Factors Associated with Recidivism, Elizabeth Evans, David Huang, and Yih-Ing Hser, The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 2011
The risk of relapse for court mandated drug offenders is high, but what contributes to success for these high-risk offenders? This article uses data from high and low risk offenders to examine the variables that might predict greater treatment success for court-supervised treatment.
The Needle and the Damage Done: the Case for the Self-destructing Syringe, Sarah Boseley, The Guardian
1.3 million people per year die because of contaminated syringes. Self-destructing syringes can eliminate the problem economically.
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