Alcohol, Cigarettes More Harmful Than LSD: Scientist Oct 31, 2009
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UK drug adviser fired after marijuana comments Oct 31, 2009
Marijuana was recently upgraded to Class B from Class C, joining amphetamines, Ritalin and pholcodine as drugs whose unlawful possession could result in up to five years in prison. But the move ran counter to recommendations made by Nutt, who has long argued that marijuana is far less dangerous than legal drugs such as alcohol, which is responsible for nearly 9,000 deaths a year in the UK, according to recent government statistics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Argument turns into trip to jail (17) Oct 30, 2009
Altogether, the drug task force found three digital scales, 20 grams of amphetamine, various packs of marijuana weighing 73 grams, packaged marijuana weighing 10. 3 grams, a half-a-gram of hash and a crank pipe. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct. 29-30 Oct 30, 2009
Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. Misuse of amphetamine may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events. (EurekAlert!)
Qld police seize pill machines Oct 30, 2009
"While individually presses of these size are capable of producing thousands of pills per hour, if used by an organised network we could see more than two million amphetamines, including ecstasy pills, produced each day," he said. "This would be dangerous at any time of the year, but with Schoolies and end of year celebrations fast approaching we are extremely pleased to have prevented the market being flooded with these types of illicit drugs.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Japan pop star trial draws crowd Oct 27, 2009
Prosecutors say she took amphetamines in July and that police found a small amount of the drug in her Tokyo home. In Monday's hearing, she pleaded guilty to possessing 0. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
What is in Chocolate? Oct 24, 2009
It also has addictive properties and affects the brain, much like amphetamine ... This compound is classified as a hallucinogen and has properties similar to amphetamines. (Suite101.com)
Amphetamine Use In Adolescence May Impair Adult Working Memory Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) Rats exposed to high doses of amphetamines at an age that corresponds to the later years of human adolescence display significant memory deficits as adults -- long after the exposure ends, researchers report ... "Animals that were given the amphetamine during the adolescent time period were worse at tasks requiring working memory than adult animals that were given the same amount of amphetamine as adults," said psychology professor Joshua Gulley, who led the study with graduate student... (Science Daily)
Teen drug use may impair memory later, study suggests Oct 23, 2009
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Rats develop memory loss in adulthood after receiving high doses of amphetamines during their "teen" years, new research shows ... The researchers gave amphetamines to rats in two ways: Some were given a steady dose every other day, while others were given more and more over four days, followed by a "binge" consisting of big doses every two hours for eight hours on day five ... The findings could indicate what might happen to teenagers who take amphetamines either as... (USA Today -- News)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
Findings show intranasal administration of Vyvanse did not result in a greater exposure of d-amphetamine, the active medication in Vyvanse, compared with oral administration ... Specifically, the overall rate and extent of exposure to d-amphetamine, the active medication in Vyvanse, was similar in healthy adults whether they received the drug as a solution through the nose or orally as a capsule ... "This research is important because the route of administration of a drug may affect the rate and... (EurekAlert!)
Fewer use opiates, Isle testing firm says Oct 21, 2009
Other test results for marijuana, amphetamine and cocaine remained relatively unchanged compared to a year earlier. The laboratory tests 5,000 to 10,000 people each quarter, most of whom are job candidates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Causes and Symptoms of Panic Attack... Oct 21, 2009
Other common things may be hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, using stimulants (for example amphetamines, cocaine, or caffeine), or may be because they re coming off of a medication. If none of these apply, then the sufferer should seek out psychiatric help where they can receive proper medications. (Suite101.com)
Fewer local workers test positive for opiates in third quarter Oct 20, 2009
Other test results for marijuana, amphetamine and cocaine remained relatively unchanged compared to a year earlier. The laboratory tests between 5,000 and 10,000 people each quarter, most of which are job candidates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii drug use holds steady, lab says Oct 20, 2009
Meanwhile, use of amphetamines, cocaine and opiates stayed about the same compared to the third quarter of 2008. Of course, we would like to see the numbers go down, but it s good news that we have not seen any further increase in use than the precipitous rise last quarter, said Carl Linden, Diagnostic Laboratory Services scientific director of toxicology, in a statement. (Pacific Business News, HI)
No script, no cold drug: radical plan for ice war Oct 18, 2009
He said it would cripple many of the state's organised crime gangs, which depend on pseudoephedrine to manufacture drugs such as ice (methylamphetamine) and speed ... Latest statistics show, NSW Police have uncovered 57 amphetamine labs this year, surpassing the 55 found in 2008 ... Forty kilograms of amphetamines were seized, with an estimated street value of $21. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Olympia Snowe to Vote for Health Care Bill Oct 14, 2009
I think you might need to take a downer to counteract the amphetamines. by GeeVee2010 October 13, 2009 2:34 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Father's assaults leave son with 38 broken bones Oct 14, 2009
He had been using alcohol, marijuana and amphetamines at the time of the violence towards his son. Judge Bowden said Lowe had shown remorse for his actions and accepted the need to undergo rehabilitation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Roberta Williams: married to the mob Oct 13, 2009
" Later, she writes, he put the gun to her head and threatened to kill her. She spent two weeks in hospital and six weeks being fed through a straw. Against this background, Carl Williams appeared as a saviour. To Roberta, the man who became known as a ruthless gangland boss, was just well-dressed "big fatty boombah" Carl who was kind, generous and charming and with whom she had a daughter, Dhakota. At that time the amphetamine business was booming and the pair lived high on the hog, throwing... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gatlin faces losing world record Oct 11, 2009
Gatlin first failed a drugs test in 2001 when amphetamines were found in his samples at the USA Junior Championships. But it was accepted that medicine he had been taking for 10 years to control attention-deficit disorder was the reason for the failed test. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Fresno State induction ceremonies Oct 11, 2009
Minor-league baseball player Alan Ahmady, the former Fresno State first baseman, was suspended 50 games Tuesday after testing positive for an amphetamine. The 21-year-old Ahmady played this season at Class-A Batavia in the St. Louis Cardinals' 00001D90 farm system. (Fresno Bee)
• Drug testing update Oct 11, 2009
The urine test will be able to detect the presence of, for example, opiates, alcohol, nicotine, amphetamines, and Phencyclidine. How often or how close the drug use is to the actual test will effect whether or not the test can detect the drug's presence. (Juneau Empire)
Police say man's slaying wasn't linked to his role as informant Oct 11, 2009
that the Hells Angels are going to kill me, that the Gypsy Jokers are going to tear me to pieces, Lamere, who in 1997 helped federal authorities crack a major methamphetamine ring, testified at the time ... Lamere was released from federal prison in September 2008 after serving nearly 11 years of a nearly 13-year sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, amphetamine and cocaine and possession with intent to distribute meth ... Lamere was undergoing treatment... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Using T3 for Symptoms of Hypothyroi... Oct 10, 2009
This stimulating effect is similar to someone who takes speed or amphetamines and can be detrimental to the patient's heart and bones. Who Should Avoid T3. (Suite101.com)
Cardinals Minor Leaguer suspended Oct 7, 2009
Ahmady out 50 games for testing positive for amphetamine ... It was revealed on Tuesday that Cardinals Minor League third baseman Alan Ahmady was handed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for an amphetamine. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
CFS/ME and Stimulants Oct 6, 2009
Amphetamine (Adderall) and its derivatives dexamphetamine or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse) are also used in ADHD treatment. A very small placebo-controlled study found dexamphetamine useful for the majority of CFS/ME patients ... Interestingly many stimulants (like amphetamines and methylphenidate) also have pain-relieving properties and they tend to boost opiate analgesia while reducing the sedation caused by opiates. (Suite101.com)
2 arrested on weapons, drug charges: Police say items found indicate possible mobile meth lab Oct 4, 2009
Pills, tentatively identified as Soma, hydrocodone and valium, were also found, the affidavit states, as well as several bags of a white powdery substance that field-tested positive for the presence of amphetamines. Police say pills commonly used to make methamphetamine were found in the vehicle as well, in addition to coffee filters containing a white powder substance, digital scales with white residue, unused syringes, glass jars, aluminum foil and a bottle of unidentified red liquid. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
65 arrested at Melbourne Parklife Oct 4, 2009
While police were generally pleased with the behaviour of the crowd at the Parklife festival at Birrarung Marr, they were disappointed so many festival-goers were caught with illicit drugs, including cannabis and amphetamines. Police were out in force, using their ''passive-alert detection dogs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drug tests loom for students Oct 2, 2009
He said the drugs were easily bought over the internet but amphetamines such as Dexedrine were harder to buy because they were controlled substances. In an article in the Journal of Medical Ethics today, Mr Cakic said although some of the drugs had well-known side effects, including addictive qualities and the potential to aggravate mental illness, it was unclear how dangerous most of them were for healthy people over the long term. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brain boosters Oct 2, 2009
"I obviously see the extreme cases," he said, "but people can develop severe anxiety from amphetamines, they make the heart beat fast and can fuel panic attacks, so people feel like they are having a heart attack which is very frightening. "They can suffer sleeplessness and this can be very long-lasting; and they might have mood disorder not quite as bad as the crash from coming off cocaine but a near crash. They might feel suicidal. (BBC News -- UK)
Increase In 'Academic Doping' Could Spark Routine Urine Tests For Exam Students Oct 2, 2009
Nootropics were designed to help people with cognitive problems, such as dementia and attention deficit disorder, but students with a looming deadline have several options: modafinil (Provigil), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and amphetamine (Dexedrine). The non-medical use of methylphenidate and amphetamine is as high as 25% on some US college campuses, particularly in colleges with more competitive admission criteria, says Mr Cakic. (Science Daily)
Academic doping set to rise Oct 1, 2009
Amphetamines and methylphenidates, marketed as Dexedrine and Ritalin, are time-honoured stimulants used by as many as a quarter of students in some US colleges, especially those with competitive admission standards, according to figures from US research quoted by Cakic. These drugs are used medically to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and uncontrolled sleepiness. (India Times, India)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 30, 2009
The two men, surnamed Lai () and Chen (), were found with 11kg of amphetamine and 26kg of ketamine. The ruling stated that in February, the two men acquired large amounts of the prohibited drugs from dealers and rented an apartment to store their stash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Drug researcher dies, boyfriend faces drug charges Sep 30, 2009
Johns has published articles detailing the effects of cocaine, amphetamines and alcohol on the brains of mice and monkeys. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Police Log: Week of Sept. 24 Sep 25, 2009
B. Cocaine; prescription opiates such as OxyContin/Oxycodone; LSD; ecstasy; amphetamine; and methamphetamine. C. Prescription tranquilizers; mescaline; psilocybin/mushrooms; peyote; and some medium doses of prescription drugs. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rockies' Minor League duo suspended Sep 23, 2009
Two Minor Leaguers from the Rockies' organization -- first baseman Brent Bowman and outfielder Shane Lowe -- were suspended for 50 games each on Tuesday after testing positive for the use of amphetamines, Major League Baseball announced. The suspensions came under the auspices of baseball's nine-year-old Minor League Drug and Treatment Program and will be served at the outset of the 2010 season. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Pair of Rockies prospects suspended for drugs Sep 23, 2009
TwoRockies minor leaguers suspended for positive amphetamine test - MLB - SI.com ... NEW YORK (AP) -- A pair of minor leaguers, first baseman Brent Bowman and outfielder Shane Lowe, have each been suspended for 50 games following positive tests for amphetamines. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
GMA EXCLUSIVE: Vindicated Coach 'No Winner' Sep 23, 2009
The defense said the boy's death was not Stinson's fault, saying instead that the amphetamine Adderall, the medication that Gilpin was taking to battle attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, caused him to overheat and the workout supplement Creatine also played a role. Gilpin's body temperature reached 107 degrees. (ABC News)
Sides at odds over replacement refs Sep 23, 2009
A pair of Rockies minor leaguers, first baseman Brent Bowman and outfielder Shane Lowe, have each been suspended for 50 games following positive tests for amphetamines. College football Six more Gators show flulike symptoms No. 1 Florida kept six more players out of practice because of flulike symptoms. (Boston Globe)
Gynecomastia Surgery and Treatment ... Sep 21, 2009
Street drugs such as amphetamines, heroin, marijuana and cocaine have been known to exacerbate symptoms of male breasts. Excess alcohol consumption can also aggravate the condition. (Suite101.com)
Man jailed over boarding house murder Sep 21, 2009
He was a heavy drinker who had been using amphetamines daily for two years. Medical reports tendered in court said Wilson was clearly drunk and affected by "low grade paranoia" which would have impaired his judgment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Germany probes therapy poisoning Sep 21, 2009
Some local reports suggest heroin, amphetamines and ecstasy were used ... According to local media reports, the group took a mixture of heroin, amphetamines and ecstasy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Death of a Poet Sep 19, 2009
That book had a fun legal read, all right: I had to convince our skeptical lawyers that the polymorphously perverse, joyously substance-abusing cast of characters were libel-proof (and that in any case they might sue if they weren't seen snorting and screwing everything and everybody in sight) and that the minimally disguised Warhol "superstar" depicted jabbing a syringe full of amphetamines right through her mumu was unlikely to come forward. Plus, you know, she actually did that. (Slate)
Jury acquits high school coach on all charges in death of player Sep 18, 2009
They said more likely causes were Gilpin's prescription for Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and his use of creatine, a supplement intended to build muscle mass, as well as a possible viral illness he suffered that day. Despite Stinson's acquittal, the trial probably still will have repercussions in the coaching community. (USA Today -- Sports)
West End Man Faces 25 Felony Charges Sep 17, 2009
He is alleged to have obtained the controlled substances oxycodone, oxycontin, alprazolam and amphetamine salt (Adderall), according to the release. Brown was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond. (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Cunning crim' cleared to fly in airport plan Sep 13, 2009
The court heard that in 1994-95 the office received 250 kilograms of diphenhydramine, a veterinary medicine with effects "not dissimilar to amphetamines", enabling manufacturers to extend drug volume. Bank records tendered to court showed Mr Sweeney used personal and company bank accounts to launder $265,500 in cash from "unknown sources". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deficits In Brain's Reward System Observed In ADHD Patients; Low Levels Of Dopamine Markers May Underlie Symptoms Sep 11, 2009
10, 2009) A brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory provides the first definitive evidence that patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins essential for experiencing reward and motivation. "These deficits in the brain's reward system may help explain clinical symptoms of ADHD, including inattention and reduced motivation, as well as the propensity for... (Science Daily)
Coach to Cite ADD Drug in Student Death Sep 11, 2009
(CBS) A source has told CBS News that the defense team for a former football coach charged in the death of one of his players is planning to claim the amphetamine medication Adderall, prescribed for the player's attention deficit disorder, could be to blame for his death. Lawyers for Coach Jason Stinson, CBS News confirmed, plan to use the expert testimony of a former Kentucky medical examiner who will say Adderall is the likely cause of death. (CBS News)
Small town, big problem: 17 young people dead from overdoses in a few years Sep 10, 2009
Kids with learning disabilities are often given Adderall, which is often kept in the home s medicine cabinet, Delano explains, adding that the substance an amphetamine is used to help kids with diagnosed ADHD focus on their work. But with the drugs in medicine cabinets, often accessible to young people, and a market of people out there willing to buy it, schools can quickly become a flea market for the substance. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Flat fire leads to huge drug haul Sep 10, 2009
Officers searched the premises under warrant and discovered drugs, believed to be amphetamine, which are worth an estimated 1. 8m on the streets. (BBC News -- UK)
Woman shows up for court under influence of drugs (26) Sep 6, 2009
The bailiff said the results showed Bryson tested positive for meth, amphetamines and marijuana. The judge ordered Bryson to be taken into custody on a $20,000 bond. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Drug case numbers increase in 2008 Sep 4, 2009
Controlled substances seized or recovered in 2008 were: amphetamine and/or methamphetamine ... In 2007, the task force seized: amphetamine and/or methamphetamine ... We are still checking pseudo(ephedrine) logs (pharmacies in Iowa write down the date of purchase and identification information about people who buy medication containing pseudoephedrine) and are still tracking people who were on methamphetamine. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Minding the medicine cabinet Sep 4, 2009
5 percent of cases; amphetamines were present in 13 percent; barbiturates were seen in 8 ... SAMHSA 5 checks for cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines, PCP and opiates derived from the poppy plant such as codeine and morphine ... That test screens for cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, marijuana, opiates, PCP, barbiturates and benzodiazepines. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Imperial County Volunteers of America residential drug treatment program to close its doors Sep 4, 2009
It started with amphetamines, then marijuana and alcohol during junior high, followed by a short stint with cocaine and then crystal methamphetamine. When outpatient treatment services didn t work for Rodden the court ordered him to the VOA s alcohol and drug residential treatment program for 30 days. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Baby girl drowned as mother slept Sep 2, 2009
A quantity of ecstasy and amphetamines "of various sorts" was found in the house but no charges were brought. Ms Jones had a history of depression, according to evidence from her GP, but her children "always appeared well cared for and she always spoke to them in the appropriate manner". (BBC News -- UK)
Ky. judge tosses evidence ex-coach's trial Sep 1, 2009
Smock said the amphetamine Adderall, which is prescribed to people with attention deficit disorder, likely contributed to Gilpin's death, not dehydration as prosecutors have claimed. "Max died of heat stroke, but he did not die of dehydration," Smock said. (FindLaw News)
Fraud soars with abuse of meds Aug 27, 2009
Police say Joseph Allen Hume tried to fill a prescription for Adderall, a blend of four amphetamines used to boost concentration. The pharmacist noticed Hume recently had filled two prescriptions also for Adderall from different doctors, she told police. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise Aug 26, 2009
The drugs most often prescribed are mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), according to the study. The study also reports that next to marijuana, prescription medications are the most common drugs that teenagers use to get high. (MEDLINEplus)
How long does it take for a once-addicted brain to heal? Aug 26, 2009
We don't know as much about heroin as other drugs, but studies from these other drugs of abuse (mostly cocaine and amphetamine) suggest that drugs of abuse can rob the brain of its ability to feel pleasure for long periods after use of the drug has stopped. Drugs also appear capable of shrinking brain areas that are essential for wise decision-making and being able to withstand momentary urges -- which might help explain why so many people relapse. (CNN -- Health)
Spiritual detox Aug 24, 2009
Wanchai said he travelled from his home in Bangkok about 140km south of Thamkrabok Monastery, to try and halt his dependency on marijuana and amphetamines. I want to stop all drugs for life, he told AFP at the end of his first day of treatment. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
One Gamboa brother flunks drug test Aug 21, 2009
FARGO, N.D. (AP) One of three Fargo-area brothers convicted of running a violent multistate drug ring has tested positive for amphetamines while on supervised release. Court documents say Edward Gamboa flunked a drug test last week, and also in March. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Brain Hard-Wires Us To Love Google Aug 18, 2009
So good does it feel that we seek out activities, or substances, that keep this system arousedcocaine and amphetamines, drugs of stimulation, are particularly effective at stirring it. Ever find yourself sitting down at the computer just for a second to find out what other movie you saw that actress in, only to look up and realize the search has led to an hour of Googling. (Slate)
Gwen Knapp: Truth needs no artificial enhancement Aug 17, 2009
In a staggeringly honest interview with USA Today, Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo discussed taking androstenedione, a once-unregulated steroid precursor made infamous by Mark McGwire, and amphetamines before baseball banned them ... He also said of amphetamines: "That stuff's like bubble gum compared to steroids." ... Amphetamines should be banned, but the few people who have been open with me on this issue agree: They don't affect the body as dramatically as hormonal augmentation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Drug-driving campaign launched Aug 17, 2009
Amphetamines, such as speed - impair co-ordination and make drivers less likely to react to potential hazards ... DRUG DRIVING DANGERS Cannabis - distorts perception of time and space Cocaine - causes overconfidence and risk-taking Amphetamines - impairs coordination and hazard-spotting Ecstasy - leads to blurred vision and poor judgement. (BBC News -- UK)
Jack McCallumVIEWPOINT Aug 15, 2009
If Belgium is the West Virginia of Europe, pot belge or Belgian mix, a speedball that might contain cocaine, amphetamines, caffeine, heroin, liquor or corticosteroids, was continental crystal meth. "A lot of riders in the European peloton stop going to school at age 13 or 14," Gilley says. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
For Kitty Dukakis, a campaign against addiction, depression continues Aug 15, 2009
In 1987, several months after Michael Dukakis, then governor of Massachusetts, began running for president, his wife initially announced that she had been addicted to amphetamines for 26 years but had been treated in 1982. Months after her husband lost the 1988 election, however, she checked into a Newport, R.I., residential treatment center because of alcohol abuse. (Boston Globe)
