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Despite the risks, mephedrone users in the UK are ready to try the next legal high — 18 January 2012
Since mephedrone was made illegal in the UK in 2010, the street price of the drug has risen while the quality has degraded, which in turn may have reduced use of the drug. New research published online today reveals that young people who continued to use mephedrone after it became illegal would switch to a new legal high if it were pure and rated highly by their friends or on the Internet. They would be less deterred by a lack of scientific research on the new drug.
Using behavioral management to reduce substance abuse, crime and re-arrest among drug-involved parolees — 10 January 2012
A study from Rhode Island Hospital has found that collaborative behavioral management may be effective in reducing substance abuse among convicted marijuana users who are paroled. The findings have important implications for the management of a substantial proportion of the U.S. community correctional population. The study is published in Addiction and is available online in advance of print.
BC Policies to Restrict Cheap Alcohol have Curbed Consumption — 14 December 2011
The minimum prices set by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch have helped curb drinking in the province. That’s the conclusion of researchers from UVic’s Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC).
