Middle-aged men and women most likely to abuse alcohol
In the last year we have seen campaigns to discourage drinking by youngsters at university or those on the streets in poverty-stricken towns across the country; however, research by Dr Foster has indicated that people in their 40s are far more likely to be admitted to A&E for alcohol and drug abuse. The Dr Foster
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Calls to make ketamine a class B drug
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is calling for ketamine to be reclassified as a class B drug; it is currently a class C. Ketamine often goes by the street name K, Special K or Vitamin K. The Home Office has released new figures showing that around 120,000 people between the ages of
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Uruguay government to control cannabis production and distribution
Smoking cannabis has been legal in Uruguay since 1974, although its production and distribution has not been. Youngsters are free to smoke cannabis in open public places; however, this may soon be changing, as the government of Uruguay has announced plans to start regulating cannabis. Uruguay has just passed a new law allowing the state
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Banned designer drugs discovered at head shops
Simon Tomlin and Paris Newton appeared at Exeter Crown Court to face charges of possession of illegal drugs. The two businessmen, who were known for selling legal highs from their chain of shops in the South West, were caught in 2011 in possession of banned designer party drugs. Tomlin and Newton own head shops. Head
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