Governor Declares an Emergency on Opiate Abuse
Governor declares an emergency on opiate abuse
The drug was approved last year in a controversial decision by the Food and Drug Administration. Patrick said the powerful drug, which is not yet made in tamper-proof form, will be banned until safeguards are implemented. Addiction-treatment providers …
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Florida Weighs Easing Mandatory Minimums In Drug Cases
TALLAHASSEE — Having seven hydrocodone painkillers on you without a valid prescription can land you in prison with a mandatory three-year sentence. Tough state laws treat drug abusers the same as traffickers, so nonviolent addicts often end up behind …
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