Some professionals say that the opioid crisis in North Carolina and around the United States has partially been caused by the justice system's mishandling of addicts during and after incarceration. Proponents of rehabilitation for those convicted of drug crimes say...
Many young people in North Carolina struggle with addiction. That's true in states across the country. However, it's important to understand that addiction in and of itself is not a crime. People may do many things they regret in the pursuit of their drug of choice....
The opioid crisis is a national emergency. Across North Carolina and the rest of the country, opioid addiction is costing people their health, jobs and even lives. Whether it is a prescription drug like oxycodone or an illicit substance like heroin, opioids have high...
Teens around the country may be less likely to use marijuana in states where its recreational use is allowed by law, although it is not yet legal in North Carolina. This is according to a study that was published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers believe that this may...
It isn't uncommon for individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country to use cannabis. However, research suggests that using this substance can have an adverse impact on your mental health. The type of cannabis that you use as well as how often you use it...
If a North Carolina college student is caught using, selling or possessing drugs while on the college campus, the consequences can be vastly different than if they were caught on the street. Private schools are less likely to prosecute students for drug-related...
You may feel that selling opioids and other synthetic drugs in Wilmington is a good gig for you to have. However, if you have not yet learned how unlawful the activity is, you may not realize how much you stand to lose. The law takes a strict stance against alleged...
Think back to when you were a teenager. You might shudder to think about what you wore, how you talked and what kinds of things you liked to do with your friends. Now imagine being judged by those same decisions well into adulthood. Under most circumstances, it...
A sunny, sandy, tropical beach starts to sound really tempting as winter steadily approaches. Just the thought of dipping your toes in the warm ocean water may have you pulling up travel blogs and researching your next vacation destination for 2018. Then you realize...
As the popular TV show Breaking Bad showed its viewers, there can be many reasons why an average person would seek to begin producing illegal drugs. Maybe you needed the money, felt pressured to do it, or were threatened into complying. Whatever the reason, the...
