Oswestry students to highlight GHB dangers
The dangers of taking GHB will be highlighted by students in Oswestry tomorrow.
Oswestry|May 10, 2011
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Shropshire MP wants GHB drug reclassified
SHROPSHIRE MP Owen Paterson today urged the Government to reclassify the drug GHB after it was linked to two deaths in the county. SHROPSHIRE MP Owen Paterson today urged the Government to reclassify the drug GHB after it was linked to two deaths in the county. Northern Ireland Secretary Mr Paterson, who is MP for North Shropshire,said today he will contact Home Secretary Theresa May urging her to consider upgrading the drug from Class C to Class B. The move comes after Mr Paterson met some of the county's top police officers to discuss the problem. Mr Paterson said: "I am told that the drug is extremely addictive and is being linked to two deaths in Oswestry, where it appears that there may be tens or even hundreds of people taking the drug on a regular basis. "However, the drug is still classed only as Grade C." For the full story, log in to the premium 24 website
Oswestry|May 9, 2011
Oswestry
No charges so far after Shropshire GHB raids
No charges have yet been brought following a high-profile raid to crackdown on the drug GHB in Shropshire. No charges have yet been brought following a high-profile raid to crackdown on the drug GHB in Shropshire. Police arrested 13 people yesterday after more than 100 officers swooped on seven homes in Oswestry and one at Westbury, near Shrewsbury. Today Richard Ewels, spokesman for West Mercia Police, said 11 people have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Oswestry|Apr 15, 2011
Oswestry
Police blog: Taking on Oswestry's GHB problem
Blog: There have been many articles and comments made in recent times concerning the issues of GHB misuse in the Oswestry area, writes Detective Inspector Gavin Kinrade of Shropshire CID
Oswestry|Apr 15, 2011
Oswestry
Homes raided in Oswestry GHB crackdown
More than 100 police officers raided homes across Shropshire today in a crackdown on the drug GHB, which has been linked to recent deaths in the county.
Oswestry|Apr 14, 2011
Oswestry
Family says critically-ill son had not taken drugs
The family of a 28-year-old Shropshire man who is critically ill in hospital today said his illness was not drug related. The family of a 28-year-old Shropshire man who is critically ill in hospital today said his illness was not drug related. The man is on life support at Wrexham's Maelor Hospital. His parents said he had fallen asleep at his Oswestry home while watching a film with a friend and failed to wake up. His friend called an ambulance and paramedics carried out life saving treatment after he stopped breathing on Wednesday morning. They took him to the hospital where he remained in a critical condition in intensive care today. His family remain at his bedside. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
Oswestry|Feb 5, 2011
Oswestry
GHB theory on critically-ill Oswestry man
A 28-YEAR-OLD Shropshire man was fighting for his life in hospital today after he was suspected of taking the illegal drug GHB. A 28-YEAR-OLD Shropshire man was fighting for his life in hospital today after he was suspected of taking the illegal drug GHB. The man from the Oswestry area was today critically ill on a life-support machine at Wrexham's Maelor Hospital after it is understood he took a cocktail of the liquid drug and alcohol. His parents were away on holiday when their son was taken ill. But they were being flown back to be at their son's bedside.
Oswestry|Feb 4, 2011
Oswestry
Oswestry magistrates in GHB drug help plea
Oswestry magistrates have called upon the probation service to make sure help is available for offenders who have taken the drug GHB. Oswestry magistrates have called upon the probation service to make sure help is available for offenders who have taken the drug GHB. The call came after they heard the service could not help a 23-year-old man who had been struggling with a dependency on the drug. Oswestry is recognised as having one of the highest uses of the class C drug in the country.
Oswestry|Feb 2, 2011
Oswestry
Study to probe Oswestry GHB drug use
A new study is to be conducted to investigate why Oswestry has one of the highest uses of GHB in the country. A new study is to be conducted to investigate why Oswestry has one of the highest uses of GHB in the country. And a health programme has also been launched to address the town's "entrenched" use of drugs and alcohol. Police and council chiefs have admitted the use of class C drug GHB has become increasingly prevalent in Oswestry amid fears users are at risk of dying from an overdose. Health experts say Oswestry is one of only a few areas in the country that has such a large problem with the drug. Council bosses have agreed to fund a study by Liverpool John Moores University to find out why Oswestry has a specific problem with the drug.
Oswestry|Jan 28, 2011
Oswestry
Oswestry death warning over GHB drug
IT IS only a matter of time before someone in Oswestry dies because of the town's problem with the drug GHB, a police officer warned today. IT IS only a matter of time before someone in Oswestry dies because of the town's problem with the drug GHB, a police officer warned today. The town has one of the worst problems in Britain over the number of people using the now outlawed drug. Police and other agencies have launched a joint campaign to crack down on the use of the drug. They also want to educate people about the dangers of GHB. Sergeant Andy Pugh said police were worried about the wide use of the drug. "It is only a matter of time before there is a fatality," he said.
Oswestry|Oct 11, 2010
Oswestry
Oswestry has 'highest GHB drug abuse level'
Oswestry has one of the highest levels of GHB use in the country, it was claimed today. Oswestry has one of the highest levels of GHB use in the country, it was claimed today. Drug abuse workers in the town say the class C drugs GHB and GHL have overtaken the use of other illegal drugs in the town with increasing numbers of people seeking help. They say the town is one of only a few areas in the country that seems to have this level of the problem. Jayne Randall, Shropshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team team leader, said: "We are having a number of people coming to our treatment team showing signs of dependency and the drugs appear to be more available in the Oswestry area. "We haven't had a death yet but we are trying to warn the public of Oswestry area that just because it is a class C drug it doesn't mean it isn't dangerous." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Oswestry|Aug 27, 2010
Oswestry
Men arrested in drug raids
Five men were arrested in police raids in Oswestry as part of a drugs operation. Five men were arrested in police raids in Oswestry as part of a drugs operation. The men, aged between 19 and 47, were all suspected of being involved in the production and supply of controlled drugs. Officers raided seven addresses in connection with investigations into the production of the drug GHB. Detective Inspector Gavin Kinrade, leading the investigation, warned people to stay clear of the potentially lethal drug, also known as Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.
Oswestry|Dec 5, 2009
Oswestry
Driver took bodybuilding drugs
A 19-year old man who drove after taking the drug GHB has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to do unpaid work in the community. A 19-year old man who drove after taking the drug GHB has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to do unpaid work in the community. The court heard that Stephen Wayne Edwards, of Cabin Lane, Oswestry, had originally taken the substance for bodybuilding. Edwards yesterday admitted driving while unfit through drugs when he appeared before Oswestry magistrates. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.
Oswestry|May 7, 2008
Oswestry
Mum in drink-spike danger alert
Concerned mother Cara Stephenson is warning youngsters of the dangers of drink spiking - after her son had to be resuscitated when his drink was tampered with.
Oswestry|Apr 28, 2007
Oswestry