Crystal Meth Probe as Addiction Grows
Crystal meth probe as addiction grows
Filed under: treatments for methamphetamine addiction
It will also examine the short and long-term consequences of methamphetamine use on users and strategies to address it, ''including regulatory, law enforcement, education and treatment responses''. The announcement comes after Fairfax Media reported … Read more on The Age
Meth use can lead to serious medical problems, addiction
Filed under: treatments for methamphetamine addiction
Crystal Myers, the clinical manager for Rockingham Memorial Hospital's outpatient behavioral health program, said the treatment for meth use can be intensive. She calls the drug one of the most addictive substances. Dealing with the addiction through … Read more on The Daily Progress
ACLU Calls for Patient Privacy After Pa. Pill-Tracking Database Vote
ACLU calls for patient privacy after Pa. pill-tracking database vote
Filed under: crack versus cocaine
They're used to help doctors, pharmacists and law enforcement crack down on prescription drug abuse by examining whether a patient may be filling multiple prescriptions with multiple doctors — and they can also help doctors coordinate their patient … Read more on The Mercury
Lansing Rundown: Michigan State rape suspect hearing today; violent crime …
Filed under: crack versus cocaine
Whitmire Challenges Harris County on Swelling Jail Population
Whitmire challenges Harris County on swelling jail population
Filed under: Cocaine Vs Crack Laws
State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is challenging some of the reasons Harris County has cited for its swelling jail population, and says it should not consider outsourcing inmates to out-of-state lockups. … The uptick in the local jail population … Read more on Houston Chronicle (blog)
Operation 'Clean Sweep' ends
Filed under: Cocaine Vs Crack Laws
Special Report: The Truth About Crime in Austin
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
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Man Dies in Rock Hill Shooting; 2 Arrested
Man dies in Rock Hill shooting; 2 arrested
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Information Guide
Jaris Williams in 2000 was sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act to two years of probation for possession of crack cocaine, according to records with the State Law Enforcement Division. A year later, he received two more years of probation for … Read more on Charlotte Observer
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Filed under: Crack Cocaine Information Guide
Police: Green Bay Homicide Suspect Sought Guns, Money to Buy Cocaine
Police: Green Bay homicide suspect sought guns, money to buy cocaine
Filed under: crack cocaine stories
A Green Bay man found dead earlier this year in his Ashland Avenue apartment was killed by an acquaintance who burglarized the unit to feed a crack cocaine addiction, law enforcement officials said Tuesday morning. Jeffrey Wickman, 49, of Green Bay … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent
Crack Cocaine, Codeine, Pot seized in JPD bust
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Two Arrested During Drug Raid in Lenoir, Crack Cocaine Seized
Two arrested during drug raid in Lenoir, crack cocaine seized
Filed under: crack cocaine abuse
There are new allegations surrounding the mystery of missing teen Erica Parsons. The teen's adoptive mother, Casey, came out swinging in an exclusive interview with WBTV's David Spunt.More >>. There are new allegations surrounding the mystery of … Read more on WBTV
Do Rob Ford's Photos With Harper Prove Alleged Crack Tape Scandal Is Behind …
Filed under: crack cocaine abuse
Brown Gets Bills on Immigration, Guns and Drugs
Brown gets bills on immigration, guns and drugs
Filed under: crack v cocaine
The bills would limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, ban the use of lead bullets by hunters and allow prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges rather than felonies for simple possession of heroin and … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Entertainment Listings
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American rapper born in Morocco and founder and CEO of Cocaine City Records. Venue, 881 Granville St. Saturday, 8 p.m. $ 55, Beatstreet, Dipt, … Internationally acclaimed flamenco and classical guitar virtuoso, performs works by Paco de Lucía, V … Read more on Vancouver Sun
Universities to Install CCTV to Curb Drug Abuse on Campus
Universities to install CCTV to curb drug abuse on campus
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Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid has informed Parliament that the government has asked the private universities to install close-circuit cameras to curb drug abuse on the campus. Print Friendly and PDF. At a regular question-answer session on … Read more on Bangladesh News 24 hours
Prosecutor's Office and faith leaders battle prescription drug abuse
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Lamar Odom Arrested for DUI Amid Reports His Marriage to Khloe Kardashian …
Lamar Odom arrested for DUI amid reports his marriage to Khloe Kardashian …
Filed under: crack cocaine test
Odom — who has been battling a crack-cocaine addiction — was driving in a “serpentine manner” at 50 mph, significantly slower than the speed limit of 65 mph, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times. RELATED: LAMAR'S TIME IS HEADING … “A … Read more on New York Daily News
Behnam Vasseghi Charged in Machete Attack On Ex-Wife And Her Boyfriend
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