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New events in Podané ruce and in the field of drug abatement and prevention.

Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain

[31. 10. 2005] A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain

UCLA Research Sees Big Savings for Treatment Investment

[31. 10. 2005] Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) say that society saves $7 for every $1 invested in addiction treatment -- $11,487 for the average $1,583 cost of treating someone with alcohol or other drug problems.

DEA launches Web site to curb teen drug use

[29. 09. 2005] Irma Perez popped ecstasy at a sleepover in California.

The 14-year-old girl got a headache, severe stomach pain, shortness of breath, loss of bladder control and vomited repeatedly.

Instead of calling for help, her friends gave her marijuana, thinking it was medicine and would calm her.

Irma slipped into a coma and died five days later in April 2004. Her brain swelled from a lack of oxygen, authorities said. Five people were convicted in connection with her death.

Federal drug officials hope the story hits teenagers hard enough to deter them from using illegal drugs.

It?s part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration?s Web site ? www.justthinktwice.com ? launched last week for teens.

2nd international conference on community cooperation in Czech republic

[04. 04. 2005] Cooperation between services nad organizations to emphasise specifications of work with minorities drug issues as a problem of the whole community


News for 2006