Steroid hearings waste public's time Sep 30, 2005
So did use of LSD and other hallucinogens. Crack and cocaine, too. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Waging War on Prescription Drug Abuse: New Medco Analysis Reveals Prescription Drug Abusers Engage in Doctor Shopping and Script Filling Across Multiple Pharmacies Sep 30, 2005
According to CASA, more Americans are abusing controlled prescription drugs than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined. The study found that 40 percent of physicians do not ask about prescription drug abuse when taking a patient's health history, and one-third do not regularly call or obtain records from the patient's previous (or other treating) physician before prescribing a controlled substance. (Yahoo Finance -- Retail (Drugs))
For booze, go off campus Sep 21, 2005
Under the same policy, controlled substances are described as "a drug, substance or immediate precursor. They include but are not limited to narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis and any other prescription drug except when used in accordance with the instructions of a physician or dentist.". You can leave a message for reporter Trevor Warner by calling 626-7655. (The Weber State University Signpost, UT)
Heroin Use High Among Young N.J. Adults Sep 21, 2005
Cocaine, hallucinogens and non-prescribed stimulants and pain relievers followed marijuana use, respectively. Use of drugs such as crack, steroids, ecstasy, sedatives, methamphetamines and tranquilizers were the least reported. (ABC 7 News, DC - Health)
More of this story Sep 21, 2005
Young said the organization said illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, pain relievers, methamphetamine, sedatives and stimulants. Young said there was a less than 1 percent statistical decrease between 2003 and 2004. (McDonough Henry Herald, GA)
Student binge drinking surveyed at 32 per cent Sep 17, 2005
The survey says cigarette smoking and the use of hallucinogens has decreased by four per cent and three per cent respectively since the last survey in 1998. "Thirty per cent of students are drinking in a harmful way," Adlarf said. (CTV.ca)
The frog poison seeped into my blood. I would gain clairvoyant powers Sep 10, 2005
We passed up on the hallucinogens: ours was yag. -lite. (TimesOnline)
Who's Afraid of Tom Wolfe? by Marc Weingarten Sep 3, 2005
His first exposure to hallucinogens occurred at Menlo Park, when he volunteered to take part in experiments with LSD for scientific research. His initiation into the world of psychoactive drugs and mental illness provided the raw material for Cuckoo's Nest, a book whose allegory about institutionalised repression resonated with young readers, and made Kesey enough money to live comfortably and support his future endeavours. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Terre Haute's Top 40: Light House Mission Aug 26, 2005
Methamphetamine has shoved aside the hallucinogens of the 1970s, Gulf War veterans have joined aging, homeless survivors of Vietnam's battles, and alcohol still wrecks lives as effectively as it did in Victorian times. The mission's most recent demographic shift. (Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN)
methamphetamine Aug 24, 2005
were testing the use of LSD and other hallucinogens to treat mental illness. Week ofMar 27. (Harper's Magazine)
Outdated, unused pills should be crushed, flushed, experts say Aug 23, 2005
According to the most recent compilation by the state Department of Health Vital Statistics in 2003, 34 people died from accidental poisoning and exposure to narcotics and hallucinogens, 123 from accidental exposure to unspecified drugs, medications and biological substances, and 21 from intentional self-poisoning (suicide) using unspecified drugs, medicines and biological substances in the home. Failing to discard medications after use happens for any number of reasons, said Denise Windom who... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Catwalk to model prisoner Aug 23, 2005
Yesterday Maj Mardiaz said Leslie would be prosecuted under Article 59 of Indonesia's drug laws, which carries a maximum 15-year jail term, for possessing, owning, controlling or keeping drugs of the psychotropic category, which include ecstasy, speed and other hallucinogens. If convicted, it is possible she could be sentenced to several months or more behind bars, which could see her eventually sharing the same jail as Bali Nine members and Schapelle Corby. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
Prescription drug use on the rise in Fauquier, but pot is (still) drug of choice for teen-agers Aug 17, 2005
Unlike Ecstasy, hallucinogens like LSD and mushrooms are popular among local teens for use in the county ... Like Ecstasy, teens try hallucinogens but do not use them regularly in most cases, said the Fauquier graduate. (The Burke Times, VA)
SoCal spiritualist given one year's probation Aug 12, 2005
Authorities claimed Stephen, a native of India and a legal U.S. resident, provided clients with drugs, including hallucinogens and pills, during meditation sessions. Three women claimed that Stephen had sex with them, but authorities determined the acts were consensual and uncorroborated. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
PAUL KRASSNER Aug 11, 2005
At Libre, a variety of hallucinogens were smoked or ingested: Windowpane LSD and Owsley Orange Acid. Sticky black opium from Vietnam. (New York Press)
LA spiritual healer pleads no contest to misdemeanor Aug 5, 2005
But Los Angeles County authorities charged that Stephen, a native of India and a legal U.S. resident, provided clients with drugs, including hallucinogens and pills, during meditation sessions. The charge stemmed from a complaint by Anita Lenaburg, a client who said she paid him more than $200,000 over three years. (Fresno Bee -- State)
California prosecutes Indian healer Aug 2, 2005
Authorities allege he provided clients drugs, including hallucinogens and pills, during meditation sessions, and that one client, Anita Lenaburg, paid Stephen more than $200,000 over three years for what they said was essentially quackery. Stephen, who said he could see through walls as a child in India, but has since lost that power, denied the charges. (UPI-National)
Topanga Healer Facing Legal Ills Aug 2, 2005
Authorities say Stephen provided clients drugs, including hallucinogens and pills, during meditation sessions. Only licensed professionals are permitted to dispense pharmaceuticals, according to state law. (LA Times, CA)
Hitting drugs at 12 Jul 29, 2005
2 per cent admitted using other illegal substances such as cocaine, hallucinogens and inhalants. The report also showed Australians of all ages are taking more ecstasy than ever. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
Pikachu Will Be Killed Tomorrow Jul 28, 2005
If you're over the mental age of 11 and avoid hallucinogens, you probably regard children's television programming as something to be endured rather than enjoyed. Those of us who are parents and guardians are intimately acquainted with the epilepsy-triggering aesthetic of kids' TV; for some reason, there's nothing like an anthropomorphic pig-robot hybrid firing laser beams into the stratosphere to lull the kiddies into sedation. (City Pages)
Drug survey concerns TISD administrators Jul 26, 2005
Across the state an average of 5 percent of students had tried hallucinogens, in Terrell, 2 percent have tried hallucinogens. For uppers, 2 percent of Terrell responders said they tried them; state average is 6 percent. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Prescription for all our problems Jul 18, 2005
That more recent figure exceeds the number of Americans estimated to be abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined. You might be shocked to hear that. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Surfin' revival: Trip to Emerald Isle shows love of surfing doesn't fade Jul 18, 2005
He continued to rumble on two wheels into his early 20s, then began what he calls a "spiritual quest helped by all my experiments with hallucinogens.". As a result, he turned to Jesus for some answers, and today, after 24 years of marriage to wife, Sharon, that produced two daughters, Galimore still cherishes the spiritual life. (The Daily Reflector)
PUTTING AWAY THE BADGE:Terry Glandon: 'It's been exciting' Jul 17, 2005
"There were a lot of hallucinogens. And PCP was real big in Henry County. We did a lot of work up there." Glandon said the formation of MEG led to a much greater collaboration between law enforcement agencies in this area. "It was kind of a door opener for a lot of the cooperation that we have between the Quad-City agencies now. The MEG Board was (made up of) police chiefs and sheriffs of all the agencies. They'd get together and talk. It facilitated a lot of (partnering among agencies)." The... (Eldrige North Scott Press, IA)
Susan Foster Heads Research Study On Rx Drug Abuse Jul 15, 2005
9 million), hallucinogens (4. 0 million), inhalants (2. (Fulton County News, PA)
Drug bust nets 21 Jul 13, 2005
While Ashland is not void of methamphetamine users, this anti-drug push focused on marijuana and hallucinogens to have a greater impact in the community. Most of the work the anti-crime team did centered on eliminating the street-level marijuana and hallucinogen dealers because of the popularity of those drugs in the area. (Ashland Daily Tidings, OR)
Prescription Drug Abuse Soars Among Youth, Study Says Jul 9, 2005
1 million in 2003 -- more than the combined number of people abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin and inhalants. Joseph Califano, the organization's president, said the biggest problem is among the nation's youth. (KCRA 3, CA)
Teens turn to prescription pills for kicks Jul 9, 2005
It may be parents should be thinking of locking their medicine cabinets. " Pain relievers, antidepressants, stimulants and steroids are among the most commonly abused medications. Controlled prescriptions -- including Adderall, Ritalin, OxyContin, Vicodin and Xanax -- are the fourth most abused substance in the country behind alcohol, marijuana and tobacco, according to the study. The study found a 542 percent increase in the number of teens abusing painkillers for the first time, compared to a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Study: Prescription Drug Abuse Runs Rampant Among Teens Jul 9, 2005
However, the study also says that despite the fact that more people abuse prescription drugs than abuse cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined, not enough is being done by local health and law enforcement officials to address the problem. Approximately 15. (Elites TV)
Study Underscores Drug Abuse 'Epidemic' Among Teens Jul 8, 2005
1 million people -- exceed the combined number abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin, the report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University said. Of those, 2. (Washington Post)
Study finds more teens are abusing prescription drugs (Nathan Burchfiel) Jul 8, 2005
Prescription-drug abuse also has become more widespread than abuse of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin and hallucinogens combined, which numbered 12. 3 million in 2003. (Washington Times)
• For a healthy Downtown, cure Monument Square - 8/1/2004 Jul 3, 2005
What hallucinogens were in Racine's drinking water when people replaced the grand old 1800s buildings with architectural dreck like this. Apparently the same ones that led city fathers into a demolition spree with old Downtown movie theaters like the Rialto and Venetian. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
