Drug abuse: Experts warn against deadly synthetic drug N Bomb
A psychedelic synthetic drug 251-NBOMe, or N bomb, which is being used increasingly is dangerous and has been associated with the deaths of at least 17 people in the United States since 2010, when it first became available over the Internet, caution … Read more on International Business Times UK

Teen recovering after drug overdose story goes viral
Brayden Travis, 18 years old, has struggled with drug addiction since age 15, and has been hospitalized for weeks after an overdose that doctors say should have killed him. His devastated family chose to share their sad news on social media with hopes … Read more on CBS News

Akron firefighter arrested, charged with felony drug abuse for possession of …
The police officer who stopped Howell was pulling up to check on a possible drug house. Howell's 2007 Pontiac Torrent was in the driveway of that home unattended when police first drove past it. When they came back to observe the house a second time, … Read more on fox8.com

Bernards teens find parents primary contributors to teen alcohol, drug abuse …
As part of their mission to educate the community about the dangers of teen alcohol and drug abuse, in an uncommon role reversal, a group of Bernards Township teens seek to enlighten adults and parents about how they are contributing to the problem in … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Ban brings fears of unintended outcomes
Taranaki health workers are bracing themselves for an increase in youth prostitution, alcohol abuse and experimental drug use in the wake of the ban on legal highs. Currently legal, psychoactive substances will be yanked from the shelves within … Read more on Marlborough Express

Medical Marijuana Passes Another Senate Committee, Local Drug Treatment …
"There's a significant chance of unintended consequences," said Mark Casagrande, Executive Director of Park Avenue Center, and President-Elect of Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health. Casagrande believes there are … Read more on KSTP.com

PreCheck, Inc. Offers Human Resources Random Drug Testing Training Webinar
PreCheck, Inc., an employment and background screening firm specializing in the healthcare industry, recently announced it will host a live, complimentary webinar titled, “The Value of Random Drug Testing in the Prevalence of Prescription Drug Abuse”, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Talks on drug trends in Bernards Township start Wednesday
The mission of the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse is to provide consultation, programs, training and resources to members of the Bernards Township community with the goal of preventing and reducing the use of alcohol, … Read more on New Jersey Hills