Drug Threat in Asia: Amphetamines Replace Heroin, Opium

Medindia Blogs» Blog Archive » Drug Threat in Asia: Amphetamines Replace Heroin, Opium: "United Nations report has warned synthetic drugs are replacing traditional plant-based narcotics such as heroin and opium across Asia. Amphetamine-type stimulants were widely used in East and South-East Asia in...

Cocaine alert as drug cocktail linked to lethal blood disorder - Herald Scotland | News | Health

Cocaine alert as drug cocktail linked to lethal blood disorder - Herald Scotland News Health: "Cocaine users have been warned to look out for symptoms of a rare and potentially fatal condition linked to the drug in the wake of a case in the west of Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed that...

TV shows make DWI convictions hard : News : ConnectMidMissouri.com

TV shows make DWI convictions hard : News : ConnectMidMissouri.com: "Meeting rooms across Missouri filled up with police officers needing a refresher course in DWI investigations Friday.Prosecutors said DWI jury expectations create new pressures on drunk driving investigations.However, a new state law offers a new tool to increase their conviction rates.The situation has changed for officers in the...

Denton drunk driver with 4 convictions gets life in fatal wreck | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Denton drunk driver with 4 convictions gets life in fatal wreck | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "repeat drunken driver from Lewisville blamed for an Easter morning wreck in which two people were killed has been sentenced to life in prison. A jury in Denton on Thursday sentenced 30-year-old John Patrick Barton, who apologized in court. Barto pleaded guilty Monday to two...

Drug gangs in England exporting gun culture to Wales - Wales News - News - WalesOnline

Drug gangs in England exporting gun culture to Wales - Wales News - News - WalesOnline: "DRUG cartels travelling to Wales from English cities are paving the way for a gangland gun culture in some of our most popular seaside towns and cities, an ex-convict has warned.Dealer-turned-author Steve Hackman said gangsters are already targeting Wales, especially picturesque seaside resorts and rural retreats,...

Gastonia Man Charged With DWI After 3 Convictions - News Story - WSOC Charlotte

Gastonia Man Charged With DWI After 3 Convictions - News Story - WSOC Charlotte: "Gastonia man convicted of three DWIs was charged with a fourth on Thursday, Channel 9’s newspaper partner, the Gaston Gazette, reports.Christopher Pruitt, 40, was charged with DWI after being stopped by police on Dallas-Cherryville Highway at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday.Pruitt had 'a smell of an alcoholic beverage about...

charged with drunk driving for the 14th time

N.S. fugitive nabbed in Ontario - Metro - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "Dartmouth man who fled the province after he was charged with drunk driving for the 14th time was arrested this week on a Canada-wide warrant.Archibald Daniel Stevens, 51, was on the lam for almost five months before he was apprehended by police in Brockville, Ont. Halifax Regional Police officers picked him up Wednesday and brought...

Williams loses captaincy after DUI arrest

The Associated Press: Williams loses captaincy after DUI arrest: "Denver Broncos have stripped star linebacker D.J. Williams of his captaincy for the season and won't start him Sunday against Kansas City following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.The Broncos also fined their leading tackler an undisclosed amount for missing practice and a meeting Friday when he was in a detox facility. The...

Andy Carroll set to face police quiz over 'drugs orgy' - mirror.co.uk

Andy Carroll set to face police quiz over 'drugs orgy' - mirror.co.uk: "Newcastle bad boy Andy Carroll celebrates his winning goal at Arsenal yesterday - as police get set to quiz him over an alleged drug-fuelled orgy.The striker, 21, managed to put aside his latest scandal to become the hero of the 1-0 victory.But police said they were taking 'very seriously' reports of his 14-hour booze bender when...