SureScripts, RxHub Merge To Expand E-Prescribing Network Jul 2, 2008
The other government-related development is a proposal announced last week by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to lift a ban prohibiting doctors from electronically prescribing controlled substances, such as narcotic drugs. For those controlled medications, doctors are currently required to write paper-based prescriptions. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Suspects gain additional charges Jul 2, 2008
Addison said when contact was made at the drugstore, an investigation in to an aggravated robbery and theft of a large amount of prescription narcotic drugs began. Addison said a witness at the scene provided police with a vehicle description and a license plate number. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Popular DJ detained for drug possession Jun 30, 2008
Whosane is charged with carrying contraband drugs, which is an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Bangalore police said that the highly advanced baggage scanner at the new airport detected about 10 grams of a contraband substance, later identified as opium. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Man jailed for concealing cocaine in shoes Jun 28, 2008
Ibrahim Abdul-Karim charged with attempted exportation of narcotic drugs without license and possessing cocaine without authority changed his plea to guilty and the tribunal convicted him accordingly. The facts as presented by Mr Edward Agyeman Duodu, Principal State Attorney, the prosecutor, were that Abdul-Karim, a Ghanaian who lived in Portugal, came to Ghana in May 2006. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC Did Drugs!... Jun 25, 2008
All three were later jailed a total of 21 years by the Crown Court at Chelmsford in England for attempting to smuggle narcotic drugs worth 60 million pounds sterling to the UK. One of the accused persons, Mr. Theo Van Der Laan, also known as Bernabus-Orbella Schreye, had told the Crown Court as part of his defense that he was blackmailed by the ten NDC government through the Bureau of National Investigations to smuggle the drugs in order to be freed from their custody. According to Van Der Laan,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Osei opens defence Jun 21, 2008
Accra, June 20, GNA - Thomas Osei, the man who drove into the President's car, on Friday opened his defence in a trial in which he has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences and use of narcotic drugs. The charges are dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs ... Thomas Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Two More Ghanaians Busted Jun 20, 2008
The arrest of Ghanaians for possessing narcotic drugs at the famous Mohammed V. Airport in Casablanca, Morocco, is gradually becoming a regular feature as the Police in the Northern African country have made two arrests in just under a month. According to a Ghana Police report available to the Gye Nyame Concord newspaper, on Friday, 23rd May 2008 and 21st May 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FDB to determine state of cow legs and hide in cocaine truck Jun 20, 2008
Kwame Anane, a Ghanaian driver, Eugene Kofi Amewu, an unemployed Togolese and Valentine Kofi Deblui, a Togolese driver, are being held for conspiracy, possessing narcotic drugs without authority and importation of narcotic drugs without authority. The court did not take their pleas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police Beat: Woman suspected of stealing $1,200 worth of Saks Fifth Avenue merchandise Jun 2, 2008
A 26-year-old Mesa woman was arrested Thursday at the 700 block of West University Drive on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs, police reported ... A 20-year-old Tempe man was arrested Friday on the intersection of Evergreen Road and Malibu Drive on suspicion of marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotic drugs and being a minor in possession of alcohol during a subject stop in Tempe, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
Two Drugs Show Promise against Severe Constipation May 30, 2008
Help chronic cases, terminally ill patients on opiod painkillers. Wednesday, May 28, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Johnson to pick up 49% in Macred May 22, 2008
NEW DELHI: Indias second-largest drug maker, Dr Reddys Laboratories, has decided to rope in the worlds largest producer of opium-based drugs, UKs Johnson Matthey, to venture into the highly-controlled segment of narcotic drugs ... Production and supply of narcotic drugs used in palliative care are highly regulated the world over as they are habit forming and are prone to abuse. (India Times)
The Lens: How Akufo-Addo worsened Ghana's drug problem May 16, 2008
On Tuesday, 9th November 1999, an Accra Regional Tribunal ruled that a "prima facie" case had been established by the prosecution against Frank Benneh, who was facing trial on five counts of dealing in narcotic drugs ... Speaking on Radio Gold in September 2006, following an earlier interview granted to The Chronicle newspaper in reaction to deliberate untruths peddled by Nana Ohene Ntow, Martin Amidu stated emphatically that the government of the NDC ensured that Frank Benneh was prosecuted and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cochise County Sheriffs Report May 15, 2008
7:40 p.m. A Bisbee man, 27, was charged with transport/sell narcotic drugs, possess narcotic drug for sale, and possess/use narcotic drug. 8:55 p.m. A Sierra Vista female juvenile, 16, was charged with threatening/domestic violence, disorderly conduct/domestic violence, and intentional injury/domestic violence. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Risks For Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits Of Chronic Pain Control, Expert Says May 10, 2008
18, 2007) Narcotic drugs (opioids) are commonly prescribed for short-term relief of chronic back pain, but their effectiveness long-term has been questioned in a review article by researchers at Yale School of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
FDA warns about cancer pain drug abuse May 3, 2008
Narcotic drugs, including opioids such as Fentora, are highly addictive and sought out for their calming effects. Even patients with pain can become dependent and abuse them. (MSNBC -- Health)
Police Beat: 24-year-old arrested on suspicion of shoplifting Apr 21, 2008
He was booked and released pending charges of possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription-only drugs, imitation of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of narcotic drugs. A 32-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence on the 4000 block of East La Salle Drive, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
I did not detect the break marks of accused car - Witness Apr 20, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts; use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle, dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren. The President escaped unhurt. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Three in court for dealing cocaine Apr 10, 2008
Eric Afriyie Acheampong and his accomplices, Awal Mohammed and Abdul Razak Suhunu, are being held for engaging in criminal conspiracy relating to narcotic drugs. Acheampong has also been charged for attempting to export narcotic drugs and possessing 66 pellets of drugs suspected to be cocaine ... Mohammed and Suhunu, who allegedly provided Acheampong with the drugs, are being held for supplying narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Businessman in court for expelling 68 pellets of cocaine Apr 10, 2008
Michael Ntiamoah is being held for possessing narcotic drugs without lawfully authority. The court did not take Ntiamoah's plea and remanded him into police custody to reappear on April 23. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Drug poisoning deaths on the rise Apr 3, 2008
Death rates for automobile accidents and firearms did not change much from 1999 to 2005, but the latest analysis shows that the rates for fatal poisonings increased at a dramatic pace and that narcotic drugs are responsible for the majority of the increase. "When most people think of poisoning, they think of a kid getting under the sink and drinking Drano," says researcher Lois Fingerhut of the National Center for Health Statistics. (USA Today)
Pills to cure what ails you Apr 2, 2008
Since acetaminophen is often compounded in other types of drugs, including cold medications and narcotic drugs, it's important for regular acetaminophen users to read ingredient labels and talk to your doctor before taking other medicines. Migraine pain relievers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nana Akuffo Addo's credibility challenged? Mar 28, 2008
With the added open secret that Ghana has become a major transit point of drug trafficking, also with some members of the NPP arrested trafficking narcotic drugs and the governments terminal problem of competence to deal effectively with the problem; Nana has got a mountain to climb to redeem his image. Nana Addo has got all the time to travel all over the world to thank so called people who help you win less then 50% of the vote during last years NPP primaries, but cannot find the time to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Uganda: Uganda Must Take Drug Trade Seriously [editorial] Mar 24, 2008
The war against trafficking and use of banned narcotic drugs has been going on in the western world for more than two generations, but with apparently relatively little effect considering that the criminals who indulge in this abhorrent business are now spreading their tentacles across the Atlantic and Pacific seas to our very doorsteps. While the US government is at the forefront of combatting the drug trade that is thriving in Latin and Central America, pumping millions of dollars and in some... (allAfrica.com)
Cheney in Afghanistan ahead of NATO meeting Mar 21, 2008
Mr. Cheney also planned to discuss steps the U.S. thinks the Afghan government needs to take to extend its governance beyond Kabul and to conduct successful elections next year, the official said, as well as addressing ways the Afghan government can curb corruption and deal with rising production of the poppy crop used to make narcotic drugs that help fund insurgent operations. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Police Beat: Woman forges to cash check received from a classifieds Web site Mar 21, 2008
A 43-year-old transient man was arrested on the 3100 block of South Mill Avenue on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and a failure-to-appear warrant, police reported ... A 33-year-old Phoenix man was arrested on the 1200 block of West Fourth Street on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and two outstanding warrants, police reported. (Web Devil, AZ)
Osei admitted being "occasional" drug user Mar 20, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of a vehicle. The charges are dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cheney: Afghanistan needs NATO help Mar 20, 2008
The discussion also was to address ways the Afghan government can curb corruption and deal with rising production of poppies, which are used to make narcotic drugs that fund insurgent operations. More than 8,000 people died in Afghanistan last year, making it the most violent year since 2001 when the U.S. invaded Afghanistan to oust the hardline Taliban regime after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (USA Today -- News)
Two Lithuanians remanded for narcotic drugs Mar 19, 2008
Crime hment of Tuesday, 18 March 2008. Crime hment of Tuesday, 18 March 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Court remands cocaine suspect in custody Mar 8, 2008
to smuggle 100 pellets of narcotic drugs, which he expelled after his arrest. Boateng, whose plea was not taken is being held for possessing narcotic drugs without authority ... Alhassan whose plea was not taken is being held for attempted exportation of narcotic drugs and possessing 88 pellets of cocaine without lawful authority. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
64 held in raids on opposition Mar 5, 2008
Governments should take steps to improve the availability of opioid analgesics - narcotic drugs used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, the UN-affiliated International Narcotics Control Board said in its annual report for 2007. (AP). (Boston Globe)
More painkillers needed in developing world Mar 5, 2008
Governments should take steps to improve the availability of opioid analgesics narcotic drugs used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, the U.N.-affiliated International Narcotics Control Board said in its annual report for 2007 ... The board again urges all governments concerned to identify the impediments in their countries to adequate use of opioid analgesics for the treatment of pain and to take steps to improve the availability of those narcotic drugs for medical purposes,... (MSNBC -- Health)
On Ghana's "Cocainocratic" Culture Mar 5, 2008
From the article, the accused was arraigned, charged with conspiracy and possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority. Secondly, from the little I know about criminal law, indicted suspects are brought to court not for the fun of it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Court adjourns Atukpai wulomo wee case Mar 5, 2008
Anthony Okin, a welder and Bawa Salifu, a forwarding agent, whose pleas were not taken are being held for possessing narcotic drugs without authority. They were remanded into police custody to reappear on March 18. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Palaver: Akufo-Addo's inhumanity to man Mar 3, 2008
Nana Akufo-Addo was defended in this action by James Amoako-Glover, a lawyer in Nana Akufo-Addos Law Chambers at the time and a one-time SRC President of the University of Ghana, Legon, who was always associated with narcotic drugs and who has since become a mental case. He still walks the streets of Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Shoreline Dentist Loses License For Overly Sedating Woman Mar 2, 2008
Wodja prescribed her several narcotic drugs and a sedative, and told her to return at night after taking some of the sedative. He later asked her roommates to bring the remaining pills. (Q13.com, WA)
Cocaine Cash Missing Feb 27, 2008
The paper says its investigations also reveal that, apart from the strange disappearance of the 67 large cartons of seized narcotic drugs from the police headquarters in Accra, the $10,000 exhibit that accompanied the drugs when they were intercepted at Prampram on May 21, 2006 has also vanished into thin air. However, fresh revelations from veritable sources strongly suggest that there could be more to the cocaine theft from police custody than meets the eye. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mobile phone thief charged with dealing in drugs Feb 26, 2008
Asamankese, Feb. 25, GNA - Issaka Mohammed, unemployed, 31, described by the police as a member of a mobile phone snatching syndicate at Asamankese has appeared before a circuit court at Asamankese charged with possessing narcotic drugs without authority. His plea was not taken and was remanded to re-appear on March 11. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accused was behaving abnormally - Witness Feb 23, 2008
Osei, 51, a businessman, has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges are dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
7 Years Of Kufuor - A Legacy Of Corruption, Cocaine & Lies Feb 23, 2008
As if the corruption and the looting were not bad enough, the seven years of Kufuor at the helm have also seen Ghana, a nation that has for long touted itself as the gateway for Africa, become the major hub of the trafficking of narcotic drugs and the haven of powerful cocaine barons. Just a few days ago, a top official of the ruling NPP, who was incidentally a Member of Parliament and a major financier of the party, was sentenced in the USA for attempting to export into that country a sizeable... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sheriffs Office Report Feb 23, 2008
11:06 p.m. A Douglas man, 24, was charged with possess or use narcotic drugs; flee pursuing law enforcement vehicle; and theft of means of transportation. Feb. 14. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
3 Afghan nationals arrested Feb 22, 2008
Subsequently, the three accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. According to the Customs officials, the consignment is worth about Rs. (Hindu)
Couple pleads guilty in armed pharmacy robbery Feb 22, 2008
Felony charges of possession of narcotic drugs and of a firearm by a felon were dismissed against Chasteen but can be considered during his sentencing. Sentencing dates will be scheduled within 45 days. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Amoateng exported heroin three times Feb 18, 2008
Responding to the pre-sentence investigation report, counsel for Amoateng, John D. Patten, in a letter dated November 30, 2007, confirmed that indeed his client was a serial trafficker of hard narcotic drugs into the US. "The defendant (Eric Amoateng) made only two trips with Nii Adjei. One in May 2005 and a second trip in November 2005. The defendant imported heroin into the United States on three occasions. There was a trip in May 2003, (Nii Adjei not involved) and two trips in 2005," the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Who Said Drug Is Not An Issue? Feb 17, 2008
There is nothing criminal about being ill- but there is everything criminal about indulging in narcotic drugs. Prof Mills has come out several times to speak to the issue of his alleged ill health even though there is no criminality involved. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Wulomo, 2 others in 'wee' case Feb 14, 2008
They are facing a charge of possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority but their pleas were not taken. The facts of the case, as narrated by Superintendent J.K. Abraham, were that on February 6, this year, Okine and Numo Oku went to the cargo village to export 10 plywood boards to the UK.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Man expels 100 cocaine pellets Feb 14, 2008
Osafo whose plea was not taken is being held for attempted exportation of narcotic drugs without licence. Superintendent of Police, Mr J.K. Abraham told the court that on February 6, this year, at about 8:30 pm, Osafo arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to board a KLM flight to Amsterdam. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Back Pain, No Gain Feb 14, 2008
Spending on narcotic drugs for back pain soared an astonishing 423% during the period. Then researchers then looked at whether all that spending was making patients fell any better, based on self-reported measures of disability and pain. (Forbes -- Business)
Police beat: Student arrested after telling another student to "shut the f--- up" Feb 13, 2008
A 33-year-old Phoenix man was arrested early Tuesday morning on the 600 block of South Mill Avenue on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and failure to appear in court, police reported ... He was arrested on one count of possession of narcotic drugs and two counts of failure to appear in court for DUI arrests and transported to the Tempe City Jail ... A 27-year-old Mesa man was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of possession of narcotic drugs and dangerous drugs, police... (Web Devil, AZ)
Court remands man for attempting to export cocaine Feb 12, 2008
Yeboah, charged with attempted exportation of narcotic drugs pleaded not guilty ... Prosecution said Yeboah under the supervision of medical officers and security personnel expelled 80 pellets of oval shaped whitish substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
I wanted to save the President's car -Witness Feb 9, 2008
Thomas Osei, 51, a businessman has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges include dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
President's "Killer" Was His Friend Feb 9, 2008
The accused person, Thomas Osei, is facing charges of dangerous driving contrary to Section 1 of the Motor traffic offences Act 2004(Act 683), negligently causing harm contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal offences Act 1960, (Act 29), driving under the influence of Alcohol contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, failing to give way to the Presidential convoys siren contrary to Regulation 14 of Road Traffic Regulation 1974 (L.I. 952) and the use of narcotic drugs contrary to Section... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The drug laws don't work Feb 4, 2008
In 2002, the home affairs committee examining drugs policy recommended that "the government initiates a discussion within the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of alternative ways - including the possibility of legalisation and regulation - to tackle the global drugs dilemma". David Cameron was a member of that committee. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Records : December Court Reports Feb 1, 2008
Brandon A. Olds of Marshfield, charged with illegally obtaining prescription, amended from possession of narcotic drugs, was found guilty due to no contest and sentenced to local jail and fined 728. Charge of manufacturing/delivering schedule I, II narcotics was dismissed on prosecutor's motion. (Forest Republican, WI)
Capital inmate's condition costing county thousands Feb 1, 2008
The Detention Center's policy is not to routinely administer narcotic drugs to inmates, but Brackett said jail officers are abiding by the court order. Most of Waters' medical records have been sealed by a Superior Court judge, but a document dated Jan. 15 shows that doctors do not plan to do endoscopic intervention at this time. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Bartels admits Ghana, transit point for drugs Jan 26, 2008
Also, government is instituting special awards or rewards for the police and other security personnel, who actively help arrest dealers in narcotic drugs, he emphasized. Typical examples are the two police officers who were handsomely rewarded for arresting two of their comrade police officers, who had accompanied some drug traffickers from the Western Region, he told Parliament. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fardeen may never be tried in coke case Jan 25, 2008
Special (NDPS) judge PN Deshmukh said Fardeen was entitled to apply for legal amnesty available to first time offenders under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychtropic substances Act. Investigation papers have shown that Fardeen had bought and possessed one gram of cocaine and not nine gram as the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) sought to represent. (Daily News & Analysis)
Heath Ledger's Death Puts Spotlight on Rx Drug Abuse Jan 24, 2008
And, while the popularity of the painkiller Vicodin has remained constant, use of sedatives, tranquilizers and narcotic drugs other than heroin are on the rise, the study found. Alvarez said young people in their teens and 20s are more susceptible to overdosing on prescription drugs because they metabolize medication differently than older adults. (Fox News)
UK "Coke Teens" get nine months Jan 24, 2008
The two girls aged 16 years each were first put before the Greater Accra Regional Tribunal on July 6, 2007 for possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority and attempted exportation of narcotics drugs. The girls were escorted in and out of the Court under tight security and were protected from media cameras. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Three witnesses testify at Osei's trial Jan 19, 2008
Thomas Osei 51, a businessman and the person at the centre of the President's car accident has been charged with five counts of motor traffic offences, use of narcotic drugs and failing to change ownership of the vehicle. The charges include dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to give way to Presidential siren and the use of narcotic drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Assistant principal sought on felony drug charge Jan 18, 2008
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Can conviction be based on retracted confession? Jan 14, 2008
The Bench said once a confessional statement is made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the trial court only had to convince itself whether or not the confession was voluntary and truthful. Once, these two aspects inspire confidence in the trial court in relation to a confession, the accused can be convicted even if he pleads that he has retracted the statement admitting to his guilt. (India Times, India -- Community News)
When birth is a race to stem the flow of blood Jan 13, 2008
"In the weeks before the birth, women are prepared in every way possible - from upping their iron levels with supplements, to a full medical and health review that includes the kind of support they will have when they go home with their new baby.After surgery, women are usually admitted to the intensive care ward, where the long journey to recovery begins, says Anne Robertson, the nurse unit manager of the birthing unit at Royal North Shore."They have had a big general anaesthetic, they have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ghanaian Executed In Saudi Jan 11, 2008
A GHANAIAN, Jameel Hassan, not a pilgrim, has been executed in Saudi Arabia for importing into the Kingdom a quantity of narcotic drugs. News about the execution which reportedly took place in mid-November, 2007, was carried by the Saudi media. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Teens Cocaine Sentencing Delayed Jan 9, 2008
The pair were convicted of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs. They both had pleaded not guilty and initially told reporters they were tricked into carrying the bags by men they had met. (Sky News)
Upsurge in narcotic drugs use in Konongo Jan 8, 2008
Konongo (Ash), Jan. 7, GNA - Chief Superintendent Richard Baduweh, Konongo Divisional Police Commander, has expressed grave concern about the increasing use of narcotic drugs, especially among the youth, in the Konongo Municipality. He said the practice had become so rampant that the perpetrators were being arrested virtually on daily bases and called for a concerted effort from stakeholders to halt the trend. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
