Substance Abuse

State Senate Votes to Make Police Logs Public Records

...  to make police logs public records The retired police chief said the proposed law includes additional protections that would apply in certain circumstances such as responses to situation involving abuse, mental health or chemical dependency. “This I think is… Continue reading

Circuit Court News

...  Court News He was sentenced to three years prison followed by two years extended supervision. He must undergo an AODA assessment and follow through with recommendations, and is eligible for the substance abuse and earned release programs. He was… Continue reading

Why Is the War on Drugs So Big I Think We Should Legalize It?

...  You know what Go ask a cop. Answer by MiaThe war on drugs is so big because people profit off of it illegally. Think that a man or woman has to go to work slaving everyday while someone just… Continue reading

Local Recounts Overcoming Heroin, Other Drugs

...  helps others battling drugs to build healthy support systems through her ministry called Freedom From Addiction. “Helping others get clean and sober and have a … Hillman became addicted to cocaine in 2002. She has used heroin as well,… Continue reading

In Your Opinion, What Is the Worst Drug Out There? and Why?

...  the limits of drug abuse in HBO's "True Detective." Cocaine users who make it 24 hours past their last high without incident should consider themselves relatively lucky. Among its other after-effects … Read more on University Herald Addiction called… Continue reading

The Fatality Rate Among Hard Drug Users Is 14 Times Higher Than for the

...  Fatality Rate Among Hard Drug Users Is 14 Times Higher Than For The … For this study, published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, two groups of cocaine users were taken, one of 8,825 people that also consumed… Continue reading