Infamous Columbia-Area Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges An infamous Columbia, SC-based drug dealer has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for gun and drug trafficking charges. Horace Antonio Taylor, nicknamed “Bloody Horace” was shot seven years ago … [Read more...]
Notorious SC Drug Dealer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Charges
September 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Florida Growers Prepare for Vote on Medical Marijuana Amendment
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Popularity of Medical Marijuana Grows in the US, Florida Growers Focus on Business and Access to Medical Marijuana This election day in November, Florida residents will have the opportunity to vote on a Medical Marijuana amendment to the state constitution to determine if they want access to … [Read more...]
18 Suspects Plead Guilty to Roles in Beaufort Drug Ring
September 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
18 Plead Guilty to Trafficking Cocaine, Prescription Drugs for Beaufort Drug Ring In August 2012, an indictment led to the arrest of 32 people linked to a Beaufort County, SC drug ring that sold cocaine and prescription drugs for years in the area. Now, 18 suspects have pleaded guilty in federal … [Read more...]
House Passes “No Welfare for Weed” Medical Marijuana Bill
September 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
House Passes Federal “No Welfare for Weed” Medical Marijuana Bill to Prevent Benefits Going to Medical Marijuana Although medical marijuana is not technically legal at a federal level, several states have passed medical marijuana bill, and the federal government has allowed the bills in order to … [Read more...]
Fatal Prescription Drug Overdoses Declining in US
September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Reports Suggest Decrease in Fatal Prescription Drug Overdoses in Past Year For more than a decade, reports showed a striking rise in prescription drug overdoses, especially fatal overdoses involving prescription painkillers. However, a government study now suggests that the rate of fatal … [Read more...]
Prescription Painkillers Leading Cause of Kids’ Accidental Poisoning
September 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Small Number of Prescription Painkillers, Sedatives Top Culprits Behind Accidental Poisoning in Children A government-backed study found that a small number of prescription drugs, particularly prescription painkillers and sedatives, were the leading causes behind accidental poisoning and emergency … [Read more...]
Heroin Trafficking In SC, NC Stopped
September 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Man Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking in South Carolina A Greenville, SC resident was sentenced to 40 years in prison for heroin trafficking. Emmanual Marquez Rodriguez, 33, was convicted by the 13th Circuit for the heroin trafficking charge, and according to prosecutors, he will have to serve at … [Read more...]
Amendment Could Legalize Medical Marijuana in Florida
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Florida Poised to Become First Southern State to Legalize Medical Marijuana An amendment that could legalize medical marijuana in the state of Florida will be on the state’s ballot this November. Not only could Florida become the first Southern state to fully legalize medical marijuana, but the … [Read more...]
DEA Allows Pharmacies to Collect Unused Prescription Drugs
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pharmacies Allowed to Collect Unused Prescription Painkillers to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse On Monday, September 8th, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Obama Administration issued new regulations to help prevent prescription drug abuse, which include allowing pharmacies to pick … [Read more...]
SC Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legalization
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
After CBD Oil Law Passed, Legislators Regrouping to Discuss More Medical Marijuana On June 2nd, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill into law making one very specific form of medical marijuana legal – CBD oil, or cannabidiol, which can treat epilepsy. Now, legislators are meeting to discuss further … [Read more...]
