In recent years, the topics of drug abuse and drug addiction have graced many news headlines. The similarity in the two terms may often lead people to think of them as interchangeable. However, while abuse of a drug and addiction to a drug may share some features,...
Prescription Drug Charges
Abuse of and addiction to prescription medications
In the 1990s, many states around the country followed a trend led from the national level to increase penalties associated with a variety of crimes. A virtual war on drugs was initiated that resulted in many people being put in jail or prison for offenses involving...
Prescription drugs and addiction
It is not uncommon for a person to require medication for a condition that they must obtain from a pharmacist versus being able to purchase it over the counter. There may be many reasons that a drug is available by prescription only and the potential for side effects,...
What happens after you fail a drug test?
When a police officer pulls you over, it can be an anxiety-inducing experience. While you might not be drinking and driving, there are still repercussions that can come from driving after taking drugs. Driving under the influence of drugs can lead to impaired...
Drug court delivers justice, compassion and opportunity
Drug court started in Miami-Dade County in 1989. Today it is a growing trend in the criminal justice system. If you’re facing non-violent criminal charges due to substance abuse disorder or a drug-related crime, you may be eligible for drug court.Successful...
How Sarasota jails are helping opioid offenders to heal
Last year, the opioid crisis was declared a public health emergency. Myriad opioid manufacturers and healthcare professionals are now facing lawsuits for having carelessly prescribed the highly addictive drugs as standard pain management medication—which resulted in...