Survey shows drug use by young people increasing
A new survey shows a marked increase in Ecstasy ER reports as well as increases in use of all drugs except cigarettes. The annual Partnership for a Drug-Free America looks at drug use amongst adolescents and adults. The other two major surveys how the same trends in the US.
Report shows illicit drug use increasing
“Young people being exposed to “mixed messages” about marijuana including the idea that it is a medicine,” say the government’s “drug czar” Gil Kerlikowsk. We discuss the trends and whether people are using more drugs, or are they more candid in reporting thier use.
Marijuana: legalize? reduce demand?
The California ballot measure to legalize and tax marijuana, Mexicos’s consideration of legalizing all drugs, and the lack of efforts at drug-demand reduction are some of the topics of this weeks podcast.
Re-evaluating drug laws-taxing, treatment and communities
California and Colorado are looking at legalizing and taxing marijuana, similar to alcohol. New Jersey just became the 14th state to allow medical marijuana use. We look at history of governments using addictions as a revenue source … and also issues of treatment, or lack thereof … and also an innovative South Dakota group working to create a grassroots, community effort to pick up where traditional treatment leaves off.
Increased use of Marijuana by teenagers reported
For over 30 yeras, Dr Lloyd Johnson at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research has been studying drug use by adolescents. A new report finds an increase in marijuana use, and a decrease in tobacco and binge drinking. Dr Inaba comments on some of the implications.
Medical Marijuana again in the news
New rules from the US Attorney General promises to change enforcement of medical marijuana. Dr Inaba shares some thoughts.