drug policy

Texas “Drug Policy”: What Is Likely the Sentence for This Crime?

Question by Exhilarating, isn’t it?: Texas “Drug Policy”: What is likely the sentence for this crime?
My boyfriend was arrested for possession of marijuana (less than two ounces) and possession of a controlled substance (5 capsules of Zoloft). This is his first offense so what will his sentence likely be?… Continue reading

Fatal Drug Overdoses Rank High in Kentucky – as Do Efforts to Combat Problem

Fatal drug overdoses rank high in Kentucky – as do efforts to combat problem
Kentucky ranks high among states for recent efforts to curb the scourge of drug abuse, but the commonwealth has the third-highest rate of fatal overdoses — the vast majority from prescription pills. That's according to a… Continue reading

UConn President Defends Response to Sex Assaults

UConn president defends response to sex assaults
Those include mandatory student and employee training on how to prevent and report sexual assault; a task force looking into issues such as how alcohol and drug use contribute to the problem; and a website that provides information on sexual assault … Read… Continue reading

UK Basketball Star Visits Local Schools, Warns Kids of Drug Abuse

UK basketball star visits local schools, warns kids of drug abuse
Sheppard said to combat the increasing pull of drug abuse on youth that the students should continue to make sure they are on the straightest path toward their dreams and goals. “The shortest distance between two points is a… Continue reading

The Holistic Sanctuary Seeks to Eliminate Heroin Addiction Amidst National Crisis

The Holistic Sanctuary Seeks to Eliminate Heroin Addiction Amidst National Crisis
Along with additional research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in which there is powerful evidence concerning an overall opiate crisis, the statistics reveal an exponential increase in addiction to these drugs. The CDC states: “Enough … Read… Continue reading

Dedication Ceremony for Second New Jersey Medical Marijuana Center This

Dedication Ceremony For Second New Jersey Medical Marijuana Center This
“Diane was an inspiration,” said Roseanne Scotti, New Jersey State Director for Drug Policy Alliance. “She fought for … Compassionate Care is expected to open later this month and will become New Jersey's second operating Alternative Treatment Center. Read… Continue reading