Holder and Republicans Unite to Soften Sentencing Laws
Holder and Republicans unite to soften sentencing laws
In 2010, Congress unanimously voted to abolish the 100-to-1 disparity between sentences for crack cocaine offenses and those for powdered cocaine, a vestige of the crack epidemic. Now, the Obama administration and its allies in Congress are pushing to …
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Hey, Louisiana: Medical Marijuana Commercial Rolls Out in New Jersey
Hey, Louisiana: Medical Marijuana Commercial Rolls Out in New Jersey
MarijuanaDoctors.com does not promote casual or recreational use of marijuana, but it does believe that the drug is a proven treatment for various conditions. According to an Advocate article, medical marijuana is legal in Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii …
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New Survey From Caron Treatment Centers Finds More Than 50% of Women Sought Treatment for Prescription Drugs and Heroin
New Survey From Caron Treatment Centers Finds More Than 50% Of Women Sought Treatment For Prescription Drugs And Heroin
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Heroin and prescription drug addiction are on the rise among affluent women, reveals a new survey from Caron Treatment Centers, a leader and nationally… Continue reading
Critics Question FDA's Approval of Zohydro
Critics Question FDA's Approval Of Zohydro
Prominent universities and drug addiction organizations are asking the FDA to reconsider its approval of a controversial painkiller called Zohydro. It's 10 times more powerful than OxyContin.
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My Mother Has a Serious Drug Addiction Problem.?
Question by Mia R: My mother has a serious drug addiction problem.?
My mother has a serious drug addiction problem. This has put a strain on our relationship. I am conflicted between wanting to help and fearing the consequences.
What should I do in this personal problem? I live near… Continue reading
Breaking the Cycle: Babies Born Addicted
Breaking the cycle: babies born addicted
TUCSON – Last July, Kristi's Kids investigated the number of babies being born exposed to prescription drugs. At least one baby a month at Diamond Children's. Now we're seeing a spike in heroin-using moms. Kristi's Kids Investigated. "Like my mom was …
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$15 Million Sought for Drug Addiction Treatment Programs – the Saratogian
million sought for drug addiction treatment programs – The Saratogian
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$ 15 million sought for drug addiction treatment programs The Saratogian ALBANY >> New York's growing heroin problem is being fueled by the state's crackdown on abuse of prescription pain medication, drug abuse experts said Tuesday, calling on legislators… Continue reading |
Synthetic Drug Task Force to Deal With Drug Problems on LCO Reservation
Synthetic drug task force to deal with drug problems on LCO reservation
Indian Child Welfare would normally take in about 10 cases in a four month period but the tribe has seen a 200 percent increase with more than 90 percent of those cases related to drug use. Tribal leaders… Continue reading
Studies Show Big Promise for HIV Prevention Drug
Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave six monkeys shots of the drug every four weeks; six others got dummy shots. All were exposed to the virus twice a week for 11 weeks. The monkeys who got the fake… Continue reading
NEW: New England NAACP Calls for Marijuana Legalization in RI
NEW: New England NAACP Calls for Marijuana Legalization in RI
These arrest rates reflect differential treatment by law enforcement officers since the rate of use between African Americans and White is roughly the same. There appears to be no near term solution for the race based … 3) In 2012,… Continue reading