2008-12-11
Newstin
Drug 'cocktails' killing addicts
Many drug overdose deaths on Teesside are caused by "lethal cocktails", an investigation has found. In 2007, 18 people died from drug abuse - many of whom were in treatment programmes - and Cleveland Police ordered an...
2008-12-10
The Publican
'Teenagers 'should be banned from drinking at all if driving''
Your round-up of the daily news, December 10,...
2008-12-10
Yorkshire Today
Research into town's teenage drinking
AN inquiry is taking place into the extent of underage drinking in Barnsley and the effect it is having on teenagers'...
2008-12-09
This is Cornwall
Tough fine to crack down on anti-social behaviour
YOUTHS caught with alcohol in parts of Saltash and Millbrook could face a fine of up to £500 under tough new measures. Caradon councillors voted to introduce a designated public places order (DPPO) in the two South East Cornwall towns at the full council meeting last...
2008-11-12
Article Depot
ADHD, Clinical Depression, and Teenage Girls: A Recent Study
A number of studies in recent years have looked into the impact of ADHD on the lives of teen girls. MRI studies report that the teen brain is rapidly maturing, but is not fully mature until the early twenties in females, and perhaps the early thirties in...
2008-11-12
Islam Online
Drug Buddies, Treat or Retreat?
A situation where you are being offered a treat to get high is all too common for a lot of young people. Some have the courage to say no, but face the upshot of being secluded and castaway by...
2008-11-10
Daily Express
HUNDREDS OF BOOZY PUPILS SUSPENDED FROM CLASSES
Hundreds of schoolchildren are being suspended from schools every year for drinking alcohol.
2008-11-10
Ormskirk and Skelmersdale Advertiser
Alcohol puts under-10s in hospital
A child under 10 is admitted to hospital due to alcohol problems every three days in England, Government figures revealed. Over the past five years, a total of 648 under-10s were hospitalised because of alcohol.
2008-11-10
The Scotsman
Rural school pupils 'worst for drinking under age'
MORE children are being caught drinking in rural areas than in cities, according to new figures. In the Highlands, 33 pupils were suspended from school for drinking last year, while the figure for Edinburgh was just...
2008-11-09
GMTV
Binge drinking Britain
A group of MPs are calling for curbs on Britain's booze culture by banning happy hours along with minimum alcohol prices. Email us A group of MPs called for a ban on "happy hour" drink promotions...