A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
... Rising Tide of Substance Abuse For example, a 2011 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that among adults aged 50 to 59, the rate of current illicit drug use increased to 6.3 percent in… Continue reading
White, Older Students More Likely to Use Substances
... more likely to use substances The most frequently consumed drug after marijuana was ecstasy, which just over 9 percent of students polled have used in the past year. Around 4 to 6 percent of students reported having used other… Continue reading
Homeless Man Charged With Stealing Thousands From Parents
... man charged with stealing thousands from parents This young fellow could not have continued living this way (financially, mentally or physically) too much longer, and he recognized that (maybe with the help of a little persuasion). I do not… Continue reading
Police Briefs
... cannabinoids, hydrocodone, alprazolam; possession of a controlled … Read more on The Daily Advertiser Metro Gang Task Force Arrests Drug Trafficking Suspects Some of those indicted were related to cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking crimes. Many of … The… Continue reading
Boyle to Host Teen Drug Abuse Prevention Forum Thursday
... p.m. at West Islip … Read more on Patch.com Local teens start a conversation on underage drinking, drug use An event focusing on underage drinking and drug use — the third annual Let's Talk — will be held April… Continue reading
Four-Legged Officer on the Job in Wayne
... M. Marangola, who is handling the case, stated that according to previously filed complaints, the defendants are allegedly members of a gang known as the Loiza Boys which has been distributing cocaine and heroin on … Read more on… Continue reading