Special Report: The Truth About Crime in Austin

Published September 30, 2013

Special Report: The truth about crime in Austin

Filed under: the effect of drug abuse

Some say the severity of particular offenses has risen, such as robbery and gang violence, along with drug use. While statistics may not clearly indicate that, those from law enforcement to the judicial system tell it like it is. Mower County District … Read more on Austin Herald

VA's opiate overload feeds veterans' addictions, overdose deaths

Filed under: the effect of drug abuse

Instead, the agency produced a written statement saying it was engaged “in multiple, ongoing efforts to address prescription drug abuse among veterans seen in our healthcare system.” The agency long has been aware of the problem. In 2009, new VA … Read more on Philly.com

New Montana laws: Road-kill salvage bill takes effect Tuesday

Filed under: the effect of drug abuse

HELENA — A list of new laws taking effect this week includes a way to test drivers who might be under the influence of marijuana and new permits to allow Montanans to salvage road kill. More than 200 laws passed this spring by the Montana Legislature … Read more on The Missoulian