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Seizures of amphetamines have risen sharply in Saudi Arabia, suggesting a surge in consumption of the illegal stimulant in the kingdom, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported yesterday. Saudi Arabia accounted for 28 per cent of all global amphetamine seizures in 2006, the latest year for which data are available, according to the UNODC's annual report. (Financial Times)
UN warns of rebel-held drug surge Jun 28, 2008
The BBC's Bethany Bell, in Vienna, says the report shows world cannabis and amphetamine markets were stable. But it said there has been a big increase in seizures of amphetamines in Saudi Arabia. (BBC News)
Amphetamine Abuse Tied to Heart Attack at Young Age Jun 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults who abuse amphetamines may be raising their risk of suffering a heart attack, a new study shows. Texas researchers found that among more than 3 million 18- to 44-year- olds hospitalized in their state between 2000 and 2003, those who were abusing amphetamines were 61 percent more likely than non-users to be treated for a heart attack ... What's more, the rate of amphetamine-linked heart attacks rose by 166 percent over the 4-year study period. (MEDLINEplus)
Grant, rampant drug use may sway CGUHSD board Jun 22, 2008
The grant requires the district to drug test 25 percent - about 53 students a month for 10 months - for alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP and opiates ... If the test result were positive, a medical review officer would call the family to find out if there were a legitimate reason - a student, for example, may have been prescribed a medicine that contained amphetamine. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Husband Pleads Guilty In Stun-Gun Torture Case Jun 20, 2008
Johnson's wife had traces of cocaine and amphetamine in her system. Johnson's defense attorney said in court that Johnson has been addicted to methamphetamine ... "Cal Johnson is not the person the prosecutors are trying to portray. I know this as I am his wife and the victim of this assault. My husband is the most loving, caring, giving person one could meet ... that is until he became addicted to methamphetamines. My husband did not do these acts to me the drugs did.". (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
The Squeeze on Drug-Maker Shire Jun 20, 2008
" The Basingstoke, U.K.-based company does have a number of good products besides its ADHD treatments. Those include two drugs for ulcerative colitis, whose sales surpassed $225 million last year. Others treat rare genetic disorders in competition with products from Genzyme (). Last year's sales of Shire's genetic therapies totaled about $325 million. But ADHD drugs are Shire's moneymakers. Sales of Adderall XR have grown nearly 20% a year and surely contributed most of last year's cash earnings... (SmartMoney)
Spousal Stun-Gun-Torture Trial Begins Jun 19, 2008
Johnson's wife had traces of cocaine and amphetamine in her system. Johnson's defense attorney said in court that Johnson has been addicted to methamphetamine ... "Cal Johnson is not the person the prosecutors are trying to portray. I know this as I am his wife and the victim of this assault. My husband is the most loving, caring, giving person one could meet ... that is until he became addicted to methamphetamines. My husband did not do these acts to me the drugs did. I know some of you will... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Amphetamine emergencies increase: report Jun 16, 2008
Health services are dealing with an increase in amphetamine-related emergencies in NSW, but a shortage of heroin in recent years is not to blame, a report shows. The report revealed the number of emergency department admissions for use of amphetamine-type substance such as ice and speed increased 139 per cent between 2002 and 2007 ... The NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics Research (BOSCAR) report said amphetamines use had increased, but this was not directly related to a heroin shortage in... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Punjab cop caught with 210 kg drugs Jun 16, 2008
The team seized 150 kg of ketamine and 60 kg of amphetamine and a permanent residency card of Canada. The team also seized Rs 13 lakh from his house. (India Times, India)
* World News Quick Take Jun 15, 2008
According to the court verdict, the group supplied bars and dance clubs with 3,700 amphetamine pills and more than 45g of ketamine from October 2006 to March last year. MALAYSIA Police arrest lawmakers Three members of parliament from opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahims party were arrested outside the royal palace yesterday and held briefly, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Australian jailed 22 years over drugs Jun 14, 2008
According to the court verdict, the group supplied bars and dance clubs in the former city of Saigon with 3700 amphetamine pills and more than 45g of ketamine from October 2006 to March 2007, the paper said. In a separate incident, police arrested three Australian women, all of Vietnamese origin, for alleged drug trafficking on Wednesday and Thursday, reports said. (NEWS.com.au)
TELL A JURY WHY YOU SNORT 'TALC' Jun 7, 2008
"It was impossible for us to do this since cocaine, a class A drug, and amphetamine, a class B drug, are both white powders. "The analysis attributed to Sir Ian Blair is therefore completely wide of the mark. " Sir Ken insisted it was "completely untrue" to claim his service did not prosecute stars. In 2005 the Mirror published photos of Kate, 33, snorting cocaine in a London studio with then-lover Pete Doherty. But she escaped charges despite a 250,000 police probe. I think it's reasonable for... (Mirror.co.uk)
B&Q car park cocaine gang jailed Jun 7, 2008
Matthew Roberts, 36, of Maesteg, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis and was sentenced to 17 years ... Sean Young, 35, of Maesteg who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and supplying amphetamine and was sentenced to five years and four months. (BBC News -- UK)
Amphetamine Abuse Linked To Heart Attacks In Young Adults Jun 6, 2008
5, 2008) Young adults who abuse amphetamines may be at greater risk of suffering a heart attack, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found ... In the study, available online in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, researchers examined data from more than 3 million people between 18 and 44 years old hospitalized from 2000 through 2003 in Texas and found a relationship between a diagnosis of amphetamine abuse and heart attack ... Individual case reports have suggested a link... (Science Daily)
DA: Petaluma Officers Not Liable In Taser-Related Death Jun 6, 2008
Heller also was on other medications and had marijuana, alcohol, methamphetamine, amphetamine and phentermine in his blood, Passalacqua said. Police went to the Youngstown Mobile Home complex on Pamela Drive when Heller's former girlfriend and current roommate said he punched and strangled her as she packed her belongings after an argument, Passalacqua said. (NBC 11, CA)
America's Medicated Army Jun 5, 2008
During World War II, the Nazis fueled their blitzkrieg into France and Poland with the help of an amphetamine known as Pervitin. The U.S. Army also used amphetamines during the Vietnam War. (Time.com)
Kids on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs May 30, 2008
Almost 60,000 Australians, including 10,256 Victorians, are on drugs, including amphetamine derivatives, for diagnosed ADHD. ... " Some experts have estimated that 3-5 per cent of children suffer ADHD. Assoc Prof Sewell said medication rates represented only about 1 per cent, and showed Victorian doctors were not over-prescribing. But George Halasz, a long-time critic of ADHD medication practices, believes attention difficulty and hyperactivity are more often symptoms of other problems the child... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Higher education May 27, 2008
Dr. Lewkowiez said the amphetamine was developed as a weight-loss pill, and suppresses appetite ... Adderall (amphetamine) ... Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Venezuelan Luis Gonzalez given 1-year ban for failing drug test May 26, 2008
Results of the test showed that Gonzalez had clobenzorex, amphetamine, and p-hydroxyamphetamine in his system ... Amphetamines, often used illegally as a recreational club drug and as a performance enhancer, are banned by Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Mutant mice explain drug addiction May 23, 2008 This Is Your Mom on Drugs: Aging Doesn't Stop Drug Use May 17, 2008 Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says May 11, 2008 Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults May 9, 2008 Premiership leader Shinn banned after positive stimulant test May 8, 2008 New book: Our leaders ‘in sickness and in power’ May 8, 2008 * Agents bust giant drugmaking lab in Taoyuan County May 8, 2008 Rail staff hid cash, used drugs at work, inquiry told May 6, 2008 All honours with Cinderella filly May 5, 2008 Dope festival out of grass May 4, 2008 Grand jury indictments for April 2008 May 2, 2008 Crime Watch: Driver found drunk, snoring at Arsenal Street light May 2, 2008 FDA approves VYVANSE, first and only once-daily prodrug stimulant to treat ADHD in adults May 2, 2008 Police crack multi-million-dollar pill syndicate Apr 18, 2008 Vic raids haul drugs, cash and cars Apr 17, 2008 Tony Mokbel 'crony' on drug lab rap Apr 12, 2008 Newswatch, Police/Fire Apr 11, 2008 Special investigation: Poll results: look who's doping Apr 11, 2008 Researchers Define Mechanism of Methamphetamine Addiction Apr 11, 2008 Professionals Use Drugs to Sharpen Their Minds, Survey Finds Apr 11, 2008 Reprogrammed Cells Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms In Rats Apr 9, 2008 Animal research suggests new strategy for treating cocaine addiction Apr 7, 2008 More of this story Apr 6, 2008 Mouse Calls During Courtship Help Search For Emotion-controlling Genes Apr 4, 2008 Serena routs Henin to advance to semis Apr 3, 2008 'King Kong' in drug arrest Apr 3, 2008 Men ram 4WD into hospital Mar 30, 2008 Noida call centre in drug ring Mar 26, 2008 British Writer Denied Entry to US Mar 22, 2008 Jagger: 'Performing is like sex' Mar 21, 2008 Killing stress for India's best and brightest Mar 20, 2008 Bridgend coroner: YouTube clip 'incited suicide' Mar 20, 2008 Utah Recognized as Leader in Fight against Meth Use Mar 15, 2008 Cameron to seek supplement use Mar 15, 2008 Prison for society princess Charlotte Lindstrom Mar 9, 2008 Man Faces 15 Felony Charges for Selling Drugs Near School Mar 8, 2008 'Birdman' returns after ban Mar 7, 2008 Runners' High Demonstrated: Brain Imaging Shows Release Of Endorphins In Brain Mar 7, 2008 Sex, drugs and politics - a double life exposed Mar 6, 2008 NBA reinstates Andersen from drug suspension Mar 5, 2008 Druggie celebs should not get off lightly: UN Mar 5, 2008 Production of cocaine, heroin going on in Ghana Mar 5, 2008 Drug detection sniffer dogs on the beat in South Australia Mar 4, 2008 Criminal end of a beautiful friendship Feb 29, 2008 Where giants jostle Feb 29, 2008 Drug task forces take funding hit; county DA remains optimistic Feb 26, 2008 Brain Drill Raise The Death-Metal Bar; Plus Iron Maiden, Walls Of Jericho & More News That Rules, In Metal File Feb 22, 2008 Crystal meth: A menace that's crystal clear Feb 18, 2008 Crystal meth use 'rivals crack' Feb 15, 2008 Getting high on lies and insults Feb 15, 2008 Around the Horn: Bench Feb 14, 2008 Nurse wants names of informants revealed Feb 11, 2008 Cannabis 'Scrips to Calm Kids? Feb 9, 2008 Newsweek: MLB's other drug problem Feb 7, 2008 Spears Sprung: Brit Released from Hospital Feb 7, 2008 National Police Agency Says Amphetamine Confiscations Rose 160% in 2007 Feb 7, 2008 Gilbert's lawyer accuses state commission boss of wrongdoing Jan 30, 2008 Not Guilty Plea in Fatal Ark. Bus Crash Jan 26, 2008 On the trailThe fugitives police believe are hiding in Spain Jan 23, 2008 Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript 01/16/08 Jan 17, 2008 Congress Wants Fed Investigation Into Steroids Jan 16, 2008 Steroid tests for high school under consideration Jan 16, 2008 Selig, Fehr take responsibility in testimony to Congress Jan 16, 2008 Illegal substance recovered with arrest of two men Jan 16, 2008 No 'roid rage in clubhouses Jan 13, 2008
The team found that when lab mice were given a jolt of cocaine, amphetamine or morphine, DARPP-32 built up in part of the brain called the striatum. They then created mice whose DNA had been modified so that the gene expressing DARPP-32 turned out a slightly altered form of this protein -a form where just one amino acid building-block had been changed. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
'DRUGS R US' GANG JAILED FOR 59 YEARS May 22, 2008
They flooded Britain with vast amounts of cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine sulphate and skunk cannabis. Detectives from Scotland Yard's elite Projects Team, which targets major criminals, know the gang distributed at least 6. (Sky News)
Similarly, mentions of heroin increased from 1,300 to 3,400 (160 percent), marijuana from 300 to 1,700 (467 percent) and amphetamine from 70 to 560 (700 percent). Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health corroborate those trends. (Scientific American)
They are also the ones who "accidentally" substituted amphetamines for ecstasy to show that substance caused brain damage ... I think the Government could show their concern about teen depression by outlawing ADHD medications like amphetamines and amphetamine like substances that can foster teen depression, and are probably at the root of much of it. (U.S. News & World Report)
Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. Misuse of amphetamine may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events ... These events have also been reported rarely with amphetamine use. (EurekAlert!)
Its structure is similar to that of the synthetic derivatives amphetamine and methamphetamine. Yesterday's inquiry was held behind closed doors at Racing NSW headquarters in Sydney, with chief steward Ray Murrihy not aware of any jockey in Australia returning a positive to ephedrine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
At the time of the Bay of Pigs, JFK was regularly taking at least a dozen prescription medicines, including testosterone, corticosteroids and procaine, for his Addison's disease, colon problems, back pain, urinary infections and half a dozen other ailments - all that plus shots of amphetamine concoctions. A year and a half later, when Soviet missiles aimed at the United States were discovered on Cuba, many of the president's medical excesses had been curbed, mostly due to the heroic work of Adm. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
OFF THE RAILS: Police said the group transported around 100kg a month, using the High Speed Rail to deliver amphetamine and ketamine to pushers STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA Wednesday, May 07, 2008, Page 4 ... They seized 20kg of amphetamine and ketamine, along with raw materials and equipment for producing the drugs ... The three suspects learned how to produce amphetamine and ketamine from the Internet and used the high-speed rail to deliver their goods to drug pushers in cities and townships all... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ACCUSATIONS of overseas money laundering, revelations that bundles of cash were hidden in a home rowing machine, and the exchange of amphetamines between staff so machinery operators could stay awake at night were aired at the investigation into RailCorp yesterday ... In two phone taps played late in the day, Mr Araldi is heard trying to buy speed, an amphetamine, from a colleague, Steve Hili ... CARLO ARALDI: Found to have taken methamphetamine (speed) by a RailCorp random drug test, banned... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Apprentice Carly Mae-Pye was disqualified for 12 months due to methamphamine and amphetamine on March 15. Last week, Randwick trackwork riders also had tests which included alcohol. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A POLICE clampdown on cannabis smokers at Nimbin's annual Mardi Grass festival was allowing it to be taken over by amphetamine and alcohol use, an organiser said ... "We had ice [crystal methamphetamine] four or five years ago but the community's worked very hard to get ice out of town," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Thavisouk Somphouvieng, of Corbley Road, Rossville, one count of possession of methamphetamine, one count of possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Eric Bryant, of Hopewell Road, Cohutta, one count of criminal attempt to manufacture methamphetamine, one count of speeding, one count of driving without license ... Jeffery Brian Cheatwood, address not listed on indictment, one count of possession of methamphetamine. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
B. Cocaine; prescription opiates such as OxyContin/Oxycodone; LSD; ecstasy; amphetamine; and methamphetamine. C. Prescription tranquilizers; mescaline; psilocybin/mushrooms; peyote; and some medium doses of prescription drugs. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
VYVANSE is a therapeutically inactive prodrug, in which d-amphetamine is covalently bonded to l-lysine, and after oral ingestion it is converted to pharmacologically active d-amphetamine. The conversion of VYVANSE to d-amphetamine is not affected by gastrointestinal pH and is unlikely to be affected by alterations in normal GI transit times ... Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
AN eight-month police drug operation has busted a multi-million-dollar 00004000 amphetamine and ecstasy syndicate allegedly supplying designer drugs to dance and rave parties around the state ... At one laboratory 10 to 15kg of either amphetamine or MDMA (ecstasy) was seized. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
"While Operation Milky was initially targeted at the manufacturing and trafficking of ecstasy, amphetamine and cocaine in the northern suburbs, police also made some significant discoveries of loaded weapons and vehicles," Sgt Sheahan said in a statement. "We also identified a significant distribution network that was targeting nightclubs and rave parties throughout Victoria.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The court heard that Mr Smith, an IT support specialist at Melbourne University, was employed by Mokbel in early 2005 to manufacture methylamphetamine ... Mr Smith and a co-accused made three litres of liquid amphetamine, Sen-Det Underwood said ... 22 calibre revolver, eight litres of methylamphetamine, caustic soda, and some prohibited pre-cursor chemicals. (NEWS.com.au)
Crystal amphetamine use increased to 0. 6 percent from 0. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The most common of these was adderall, an amphetamine similar to methylphenidate. But there were also reports of centropheno 00004000 xine, piractem, dexedrine and various alternative medicines such as ginkgo and omega-3 fatty acids. (Nature News Service)
WEDNESDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term changes in the brain's dopamine-releasing machinery may explain why methamphetamine addiction is so strong, U.S. researchers say ... The research team, led by Nigel Bamford, of the University of Washington, Seattle, treated mice with methamphetamine and monitored how extended exposure to the drug affected dopamine levels ... The researchers focused on the dopamine machinery in the brain's corticostriatal region, which is believed to contain the... (MEDLINEplus)
Other popular drugs of choice included adderall, an amphetamine similar to Ritalin; centrophenoxine, which is used to treat dementia; and dexedrine, an amphetamine ... "There is a greater risk of eventually becoming dependent on these stimulant medications. These medications can produce dependence, like methamphetamine and cocaine," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
In response to amphetamine injections, rats typically walk in circles toward the side with less dopamine activity in the brain. Eight of nine rats that received the dopamine neuron transplants showed markedly less or even no circling. (Science Daily)
scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine said treating monkeys with amphetamine significantly reduced their self-administration of cocaine for up to a month. This suggests the possibility of developing an amphetamine-like drug for treating cocaine addiction, said Paul Czoty, Ph ... With this strategy in mind, clinical researchers have turned to drugs currently available, including amphetamines, said Czoty. (EurekAlert!)
Mark Lance Thomas, 48, faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, paraphernalia, and drug proceeds ... Carmen and Jessica Mewes were arrested on charges of possession of amphetamine and paraphernalia. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Furthermore, Wang found that, amphetamine, a street drug activating the brain dopamine system, can induce "chirp-like" calls at very low doses, indicating a role for dopamine. However, this induction was lost in male mice lacking M5 receptor genes, known to be important for activating dopamine neurons. (Science Daily)
Zeigler's story on amphetamine use in baseball in April 2007 was selected No. 1 in the explanatory writing category for newspapers with circulation of 250,000 and over. Schrotenboer and Trotter received honorable mention in the projects category for their package of stories in April on crimes committed by NFL players. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute: two drugs in the amphetamine family (dextroamphetamine sulfate and dextroamphetamine saccharate); the pain killers Lortab, Vicodin and meperidine; and promethazine, which is prescribed for motion sickness and allergies. Robinson was also charged with cocaine possession. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Violence in our emergency rooms is becoming extremely common because of an increase in binge drinking and amphetamine use,'' he said. Doctors and nurses have become punching bags for an increasing number of patients under the influence of drugs and alcohol with Friday and Saturday nights the most violent. (Sydney Morning Herald)
NEW DELHI: In a major drug bust that exposes the vulnerability of new age technology to being exploited for criminal enterprise, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided a BPO in Noida on Monday and arrested two persons for smuggling drugs to the US. Large quantities of amphetamine class of stimulants were also seized ... 5 kg of amphetamine stimulants with pre-printed labels on courier packets. (India Times, India)
He said his only conviction stemmed from an arrest 25 years ago for possession of amphetamine sulfate, for which he was given a conditional discharge. He said he has visited the United States seven or eight times without incident. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In 1967, Jagger was arrested on drug charges and given an unusually harsh sentence of three months for possession of four over-the-counter amphetamine pills he had purchased in Italy. The sentence was later reduced, but if anything the episode just endeared the band to fans everywhere as they became an emblem of youth against a tired and cowardly establishment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The expert also proposes laws for parents, children, chemists and pharmaceutical companies to stop the casual buying and selling of OTC (over the counter) stress-relieving amphetamine drugs whose sales skyrocket during the exam period. Exam stress isn't a particularly new phenomenon on the Indian academic landscape. (Asia Times Online)
He was three times over the drink-drive limit and had amphetamines in his system ... Recording a narrative verdict, Mr Walters said that Mr Jenkins had hung himself while under the influence of alcohol and amphetamines ... It was told that he had traces of amphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, dia-zepam and morphine in his body when it was found in April last year. (Telegraph.co.uk)
That was the message White House Deputy Drug Czar Scott Burns had Thursday when local and national leaders gathered at the state Capitol to publicly discuss the state's fight against methamphetamine usage ... "We are creating an extraordinary battle for other states to look for in the fight against methamphetamines," Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said ... Burns honored the governor and his team Thursday for the "multidisciplinary effort" in the war against meth amphetamine use. (The Daily Universe, UT)
But Ash was unaware that Cameron, who will serve a 25-game suspension at the start of the regular season for testing positive for a banned amphetamine, plans to undergo a series of neurological tests on Friday to see if he is still feeling the effects of a 2005 outfield collision. Cameron told USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale for Wednesday's editions that he had scheduled the extra tests. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Between late 2003 and November 2005, Spaliviero leased various premises in and around Sydney and manufactured amphetamine and ecstasy, the court heard. After her boyfriend's arrest on drug matters in late 2006, Lindstrom visited him in jail and eventually agreed to his plan to solicit a hitman to kill the witnesses against him. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Rozier was allegedly found inside the home as well as $901 in cash, nine grams of crack cocaine, three grams of powder cocaine, 20 pills of Ecstasy (also known as MDA or Methamphetamine Dioxy Amphetamine), less than an ounce of marijuana and a. 32-caliber handgun. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
The drugs on the "drugs of abuse" list are amphetamine and its analogs, which include methamphetamine; cocaine; LSD; opiates, including heroin, codeine and morphine; and PCP.. Andersen was a fan-favorite in New Orleans during the Hornets' last season here before Hurricane Katrina displaced the club to Oklahoma City for two seasons. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
27, 2001) One of the brain s natural painkillers -- beta endorphin -- increases significantly in response to alcohol, cocaine and amphetamine drug administration in a key region of the brain that. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Also in the witness box was a former associate, who told Newcastle District Court how the two men and another friend injected each other with amphetamine and used "ice" at his electorate office in 2003 and 2004 ... But it cut to the central question the Crown prosecutor, Helen Wilson, put to Orkopoulos of having lived two lives - one as a public lawmaker and one in private as a law-breaker - made all the more emphatic by Orkopoulos's own evidence just hours before that he had never used... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The drugs on the drugs of abuse list are amphetamine and its analogs, which include methamphetamine; cocaine; LSD; opiates, including heroin, codeine and morphine; and PCP.. Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A major report from the UN drug watchdog, the International Narcotics Control Board, has also expressed concern that amphetamine and marijuana use in Australia is among the highest in the world ... "They (celebrities) do tend to get away very leniently compared to other people,'' he said. The report also raised concerns that "the abuse of cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants in Oceania is among the highest in the world ... Most amphetamines used were manufactured locally, with precursor... (Sunday Times.au)
He said there was overwhelming evidence of the availability of the chemicals used in producing illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin and amphetamine type stimulants in Ghana ... Dr. Asare gave the GNA a list of precursor chemicals used in producing cocaine, heroine and amphetamine type stimulants, which, he said, were currently available in the country ... The report itself confirmed that drug traffickers were using Africa as a transshipment area for precursors such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Currently some ambiguity exists as to the extent to which police can carry out people screening operations using drug detection dogs. "These amendments will clarify this matter and ensure that there is a sound legal basis for using the dogs for drug detection purposes," he said. The dogs are trained to detect cannabis, cocaine, heroin, amphetamine and ecstasy, sitting next to a source to indicate the alleged presence of illicit drugs, providing reasonable suspicion to allow a police officer to... (NEWS.com.au)
Lindstrom's fiance was charged and taken into custody in October 2006 over serious allegations of amphetamine manufacture. From prison, he allegedly asked for h 00004000 er help to offer $200,000 to have two prosecution witnesses killed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The main illegal game is now the amphetamine laboratories hidden in the eastern corner of Shan state. But this is well out of sight, like the casinos and brothels that used to attract customers from Chinese border towns slipping across on day passes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
According to an annual state report, from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007, drug task forces across the state seized 35 pounds of cocaine, four pounds of crack cocaine, 1,869 pounds of marijuana, 69 pounds of amphetamine or methamphetamine, and 10,725 diverted prescription drug pills ... Moore said the task force also wrote a methamphetamine initiative grant that led to 364,194 being awarded to the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
A thrash-metal documentary, "Aural Amphetamine: Metallica and the Dawn of Thrash," will come out on DVD April 15. The movie features interviews with members of Metallica, Megadeth, Machine Head, Diamond Head, Neurosis, Laaz Rockit, Sacrilege BC and many others. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Crystal meth is a type of amphetamine, made from pseudo-ephedrine, an active ingredient in decongestants, and is smoked or injected. The Japanese and Germans used it during the Second World War to increase stamina, and Hitler is said to have injected it daily. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Crystal meth is a form of amphetamine which has been crystallised so that it can be smoked ... People who use methamphetamine - the drug's proper name - face up to seven years in jail and an unlimited fine, while dealers could be jailed for life ... She said: "People are thinking, 'oh, it's ok to go out and smoke it with my friends on a Friday night when I go to the club.' But it kind of creeps up on them and quite a lot of those people are starting to experience problems with their... (BBC News -- UK)
After his stroke in 1953 he was given amphetamine. Private papers disclosed that at the height of the Suez crisis in 1956, Anthony Eden, UK premier, was on drinamyl, better known as purple hearts. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When Cameron returns -- he was suspended 25 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine -- the Brewers' only left-handed regular starter will be first baseman Prince Fielder, who's coming off a 50-homer season. That fact raises the value of lefty hitters like Gross and Gwynn, and switch-hitters like Eric Munson and Abraham Nunez. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
The other 72 counts of the indictment allege that in 2004 and 2005 Rosenberg dispensed oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine sulfate, hydrocodone and amphetamine to seven different individuals on multiple occasions. Rosenberg entered not guilty pleas to all of the charges in November. (Forest Republican, WI)
They say that despite the FDA blessing, giving kids amphetamines like Ritalin for ADD and other behavioral disorders might be more dangerous. "Ritalin is an amphetamine we have all of these youngsters running around on speed," said Keith Stroup, spokesman for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (). (Fox News)
Are players using an ADD diagnosis to evade the amphetamine ban ... According to records MLB officials turned over to congressional investigators as part of George Mitchell's , the number of players getting "therapeutic use exemptions" from 's amphetamines ban jumped in one year from 28 to 103which means that, suddenly, 7 ... One possible reason for this increase: in 2005 baseball banned the use of "greenies," amphetamines that help players remained focused and energetic through the rigors of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
In the declaration released Tuesday, Lynne claims that on the night of Spears' committal, she told her doctor that she had taken Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Story. (ABC News)
Japanese Police Say Amphetamine Confiscations Rose 160% in 2007 ... 8 kilograms of methamphetamines confiscated in 2006 followed of a major organized crime drug route from North Korea being cut off, police said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
He was suspended after he tested positive for anabolic steroid, methamphetamine, amphetamine and three other substances before and after his knockout victory over Charles Howe in Reno in September. The commission later dismissed the methamphetamine charge, after receiving conflicting results for the substance ... The general public is under the mistaken but understandable assumption that the commission has already concluded that there is proof of use of steroids and methamphetamine, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A not guilty plea was entered Friday on behalf of a bus driver charged with four felonies after he tested positive for amphetamines in a deadly crash in eastern Arkansas ... The drug works as an amphetamine. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Offences: Mr Barker is wanted under two European Arrest Warrants for trafficking in cocaine and amphetamine to the value of over 110,000 in 1998 and 1999 within Scotland. Description: 5ft 11in (1. (BBC News -- UK)
They were not illegal in baseball and the fact that in the 70s amphetamine use was pretty widespread, that seems to be glossed over. Athletes for years have taken performance enhancing drugs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penalties were increased and amphetamines were banned ... Mitchell was asked why he did not address amphetamine use in his report ("They were outside the mandate of our investigation"); what level of help he received from the union ("The players' association was largely uncooperative"); and why he did not agree to a request by The Associated Press to turn over evidence he gathered ("The responsibility for the disclosure of those documents rests with those who are the possessors and owners of the... (Fox News)
Five students are tested weekly for amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana. At least one of the five also is tested for steroids. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Exemptions for attention deficit disorder increased from 28 to 103 in 2007, after penalties were imposed for amphetamine use. HGH remains undetectable through testing. (USA Today -- Sports)
7kg of heroin and amphetamine powder were seized from two men who were also nabbed with a pistol at Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim. George Town OCPD Asst Comm Azam Abd Hamid said the drugs were seized from a mini drug laboratory during a raid on a house at about 8pm on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cameron will have to serve a 25-game suspension for a second amphetamine transgression, but the Brewers were willing to wait. They already have Mitchell Report-named Eric Gagn and Derrick Turnbow, plus Guillermo Mota, who served a 50-game suspension for steroid use with the Mets last season. (Boston Globe)
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