http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/ breaking drug news, the most recent breaking 25 news items from the DrugSense news bot. http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/cjad2816.htm cjad.com (US) Several U.S. citizens have been killed in Mexico's drug war. (Mon Mar 15 02:35:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(100%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme3(60%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $propaganda_theme6(90%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/wtvynews44785.htm wtvynews4.com "Operation Pseudo Attack" targets those manufacturing meth (Mon Mar 15 02:35:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $chemicals(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $methamphetamine(100%), $amphetamines(100%), $youth(60%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/news.stv.tv8420.htm news.stv.tv (US) The grieving father of a young Labour party activist has hit out at claims his death may have been caused by drug abuse. (Mon Mar 15 02:35:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(75%), $propaganda_theme2(90%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $chemicals(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $cocaine(100%), $crack(100%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(70%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/heraldtribune9467.htm heraldtribune.com (US) Parker to run the recess program at Broadway Elementary, began a major expansion in 2008 with an $18 million grant from the Robert Wood Johns... (Mon Mar 15 02:35:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(100%), $propaganda_theme3(65%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $drugs(90%), $drug_ngo(100%), $prohibitionist_ngo(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $youth(70%), $school(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/dailytownsman14327.htm dailytownsman.com (US) University of Calgary researchers unlock gene secrets of opium poppy ! National News ! Cranbrook Daily Townsman University of Calgary researchers unlock gene secrets of opium poppy CALGARY - Scientists at the University of Calgary announced Sunday they have unlocked one of the genetic secrets of the opium poppy - a discovery that may open the door to cheaper and more readily available pain relief. (Mon Mar 15 02:35:05 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(60%), $propaganda_theme2(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(100%), $chemicals(100%), $plants(100%), $pharms(100%), $opioid_narcotic_analgesic(100%), $euphoric_depressant(100%), $opioid_analgesic(100%), $sedative(100%), $analgesic(100%), $euphoriant(100%), $antitussive(100%), $narcotic(100%), $opiate(100%), $opium(60%), $poppy(100%), $codeine(100%), $morphine(100%), $various_drugs(100%), $school(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:05+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/dailytownsman13579.htm dailytownsman.com (US) A 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" whose career was blighted by drug abuse. (Mon Mar 15 02:35:05 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(80%), $addiction(60%), $propaganda_theme2(75%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $propaganda_theme6(65%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $pharms(100%), $analgesic(100%), $opioid(100%), $narcotic(100%), $oxycodone(100%), $OxyContin(100%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(70%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:35:05+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/capebretonpost6503.htm capebretonpost.com (US) Guatemala detains national police chief, anti-drug... ... (Mon Mar 15 02:21:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme1(60%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:21:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/capebretonpost18987.htm capebretonpost.com (US) State authorities say name of Corey Haim found on fraudulent prescription linked to drug ring LOS ANGELES b The name of the late Toronto-born actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said was obtained through a major drug ring. (Mon Mar 15 02:21:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:21:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/capebretonpost15664.htm capebretonpost.com (US) Said his clientb s medications were prescribed by an addiction specialist who was working with the actor. (Mon Mar 15 02:21:18 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(80%), $propaganda_theme1(80%), $addiction(60%), $propaganda_theme2(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:21:18+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/news8.net4284.htm news8.net (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced in November to check the records of 1000 employers around the country who were suspected of having hired illegal immigrants. (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(65%), $propaganda_theme1(50%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme3(65%), $propaganda_theme6(60%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition_agency(100%), $chemicals(50%), $depressant_intoxicant(50%), $alcohol(50%), $various_drugs(90%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/ghanabusinessnews8243.htm ghanabusinessnews.com He said the society has been plagued with dishonesty, immorality, greed, indiscipline, bribery and drug trafficking among others, requiring the collective efforts of all to overcome these problems. (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(65%), $propaganda_theme3(65%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $propaganda_theme6(65%), $propaganda_theme7(55%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/officialwire6926.htm officialwire.com (US) The United States will work with Mexico "to break the power of the drug trafficking organizations that operate in Mexico and far too often target and kill the innocent.". (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(100%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition(100%), $narcotic(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/politics.inquirer.net5604.htm politics.inquirer.net (Korea, Republic of) PDEA agent testifies on mayoral bet s arrest for cocaine MANILA, Philippines -- An agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PEDEA) gave on Monday a blow-by-blow account of the arrest of Mandaluyong mayoral candidate Ernest Albert Buan in a hearing before a Pasig court. MANILA, Philippines -- An agent of ... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition_agency(100%), $chemicals(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $narcotic(100%), $cocaine(100%), $various_drugs(90%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/montgomeryadvertiser9509.htm montgomeryadvertiser.com (US) Parks Ave. was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana. Christopher Russell, 30, of 1555 Oakland Ave. was arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in cannabis. ... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $plants(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $cannabis(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/democratandchronicle5662.htm democratandchronicle.com (US) A 17-year-old male was pulled over in the 1600 block of Penfield Road and accused of being in possession of a small amount of cocaine and marijuana. (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $drug_law(80%), $chemicals(100%), $plants(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $cocaine(100%), $cannabis(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(80%), $police_related_news(70%), $youth(70%), $school(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/democratandchronicle5574.htm democratandchronicle.com (US) A three-month supply of Vicodin was reported stolen from a Rusty Lane home on Feb. 25. (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(50%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $chemicals(100%), $plants(100%), $pharms(100%), $euphoric_depressant(100%), $analgesic(100%), $antitussive(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $opioid(100%), $narcotic(100%), $opiate(100%), $heroin(100%), $cannabis(100%), $hydrocodone(100%), $various_drugs(95%), $police_related_news(70%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/saigon-gpdaily.com.vn5184.htm saigon-gpdaily.com.vn (Vietnam) SGGP English Edition- Mexico drug war worsens as US consular staff hit CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AFP) b Suspected "hit teams" from Mexico's powerful Juarez Cartel killed two Americans and a Mexican man linked to the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez in coordinated weekend shootings that marked an ominous turn in the drug war ravaging northern Mexico. ... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(100%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme3(65%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $propaganda_theme6(90%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/blogs.courierpostonline7811.htm blogs.courierpostonline.com (US) That was in February 2006, and now I'm addicted to this enthralling dance. ... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(60%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $addiction(60%), $propaganda_theme2(100%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $illegal_drugs(60%), $drugs(90%), $chemicals(100%), $depressant_intoxicant(50%), $alcohol(50%), $caffeine(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/wral3949.htm wral.com (US) Cooper has a criminal record dating from 1993 that includes 10 arrests on 19 charges, including assault on a police officer, escape from prison, robbery, drug charges and larceny. Five people arrested on drug-related charges in R... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme6(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $chemicals(100%), $depressant_intoxicant(100%), $alcohol(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $school(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/suburbanchicagonews8672.htm suburbanchicagonews.com (US) Clement in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jai... (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(55%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $drug_law(80%), $plants(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $cannabis(100%), $paraphernalia(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(80%), $police_related_news(100%), $youth(60%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/thespartandaily8110.htm thespartandaily.com (US) Which was a collaboration between Associated Students and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Committee. (Mon Mar 15 02:20:13 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(95%), $chemicals(75%), $depressant_intoxicant(75%), $alcohol(75%), $various_drugs(95%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $school(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:20:13+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/xarticle/intelligencer.ca5202.htm intelligencer.ca (Canada) Quebec resident, 85, faces drug charges - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA ... (Mon Mar 15 02:05:41 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition_agency(75%), $drug_dog(75%), $chemicals(100%), $plants(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $methamphetamine(100%), $amphetamines(100%), $cannabis(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $youth(70%)] 2010-03-15T08:05:41+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/lcsun-news5205.htm lcsun-news.com (US) "This is going to play out over a generation," said Andrew Hyman, who oversees health insurance research for the nonpartisan Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ... (Mon Mar 15 02:04:53 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(85%), $propaganda_theme2(85%), $propaganda_theme3(60%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $drugs(95%), $drug_ngo(100%), $prohibitionist_ngo(100%), $various_drugs(95%), $youth(60%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:04:53+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/elpasotimes5387.htm elpasotimes.com (US) US aid: $15M offered to help police city Fighting the border drug war Caring for the drug war victims: JuC!rez physician helps when others refuse Testimony reveals drug lord 'strategy' Witness says drug dealer cleared kingpin Joaquin "Chapo" GuzmC!n pot path Ambassador: DEA agents not embedded in anti-drug units in JuC!rez Times Q&A: CalderC3n's stops in JuC!rez mean drug war can't be ignored Mexican police s... (Mon Mar 15 02:04:53 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $propaganda_theme1(100%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme3(60%), $use_is_abuse(60%), $propaganda_theme4(60%), $propaganda_theme5(75%), $propaganda_theme6(90%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $prohibition_agency(70%), $prohibition(100%), $chemicals(75%), $depressant_intoxicant(75%), $alcohol(75%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(100%), $police_related_news(70%), $youth(75%), $school(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:04:53+0000 http://drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/bournemouthecho10607.htm bournemouthecho.co.uk (UK) He was arrested after a police dog tracked him down. (Mon Mar 15 02:04:53 2010 PDT) [$drug_related(75%), $drugwar_propaganda(65%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme6(65%), $drugs(95%), $prohibition_agency(75%), $drug_dog(75%), $various_drugs(95%), $school(100%)] 2010-03-15T08:04:53+0000