JT Daily News: Vermont Leads U.S. in Underage Drinking

Daily News August 4, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Vermont Leads U.S. in Underage Drinking Vermont has the highest rate of underage drinking in the nation, a new federal report reveals. Experts: Tylenol's Move to Lower Maximum Dose Highlights Common Drug Overdose Dangers Johnson & Johnson's recent announcement that the company plans to lower the maximum dose for Extra Strength Tylenol highlights the potential overdose dangers of over-the-counter drugs, experts say. New Tool Designed to Spot "Date-Rape" Drugs Israeli scientists are developing a new device to detect "date-rape" drugs, ketamine and GHB, in drinks, the New York Daily News reports. Drug Smugglers Find Creative Ways to Hide Their Goods Customs officials in South Florida say drug smugglers are finding a variety of creative ways to conceal their goods, from using submarines to hiding drugs in beans and nuts. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Drugs Found Ineffective for Veterans' Stress (The New York Times) Blog: Amy Winehouse and the Perils of Alcohol Withdrawal (The New York Times) Alcohol and anxiety a risky mix for some (CNN/Health.com) Blog: If you do the crime, you'll do the time (PACT360) SHARE ON    NEWSROOM To stay on top of the latest drug and alcohol news. RESOURCES Prevent › Intervene › Get Treatment › Recover › Research & Publications › SPREAD THE WORD Send this message to a friend or colleague. Tell a Friend › SUPPORT US Together we can continue to build healthy families and healthy futures. Get Involved ›       DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. Messages sent to this email address are not read.   To prevent mailbox filters from deleting mailings from Drugfree.org, add jointogether@drugfree.org to your address book.   Find us on:       Copyright 2011 | The Partnership at Drugfree.org | 352 Park Avenue South | Ninth Floor | New York, NY 10010 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Subscribe to List