Latest Government Drug Survey Shows Drug Use Up Among 50+ Group, Marijuana is Drug of Choice A new government survey shows that marijuana is the most popular drug among both teenage and adult users. It also showed that rates of teenage and young adult drug use remained steady, while use in the 50+ … [Read more...]
Lexington County Meth Lab Busts Lead to Six Arrests
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lexington County Continues Cracking Down on Meth Labs Six Lexington County residents – five men and one woman – face drug charges connected with the discovery of meth labs that they helped run. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced that six people total have been arrested in … [Read more...]
Synthetic Marijuana Responsible for Hospitalizations Over Labor Day
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Bad Batch” of Synthetic Marijuana Responsible for 60 People Being Hospitalized During Phish Concert Colorado authorities believe that a bad batch of synthetic marijuana taken at a Phish concert over Labor Day weekend is responsible for the hospitalization of more than 60 people. However, this … [Read more...]
Study Shows Opioid Abuse Cause of Greatest Illegal Drug Health Burden
September 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Study Into Burden of Disease Across Globe Shows Opioid Abuse Leading Cause of Health Problems Among Illegal Drugs Two new research papers being published in The Lancet, which are part of a continuing project called the Global Burden of Disease, show that in 2010, mental health and substance abuse … [Read more...]
Adderall Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise Among College Students
August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More Students Pull All-Nighters, Start Abusing Adderall According to a government report, more students are turning to Adderall and other prescription drugs to help them stay up all night and study. The research showed that, in the past 6 years, there has been an uptick in the number of college … [Read more...]
Two-Month Investigation Leads to Three Arrests on Narcotics Charges
August 24, 2013 by
Brunswick County Investigation Leads to Narcotics Charges for Three People After a two month investigation, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice-Narcotics Task Force arrested three people on narcotics charges. Early on Saturday, August 17th, the narcotics team executed a search warrant, … [Read more...]
Mt Pleasant Man Arrested for Ordering Marijuana from Colorado
August 22, 2013 by
South Carolina Man Purchased Marijuana from Colorado, Arrested on Drug Charges A man from Mount Pleasant was arrested after a Charleston County Sheriff’s detective intercepted a package filled with marijuana and hashish at a shipping center. Reportedly, the officer was inspecting inbound parcels … [Read more...]
Heidi Fleiss Gets Drug Charges for Marijuana Growing Operation
August 19, 2013 by
Infamous Hollywood Madam Faces Drug Charges For Marijuana Growing Operation Without License Heidi Fleiss’s “Stud Farm” in Nevada is reportedly home to a marijuana growing operation. Police did not arrest the Hollywood Madam on drug charges, although she could face some penalties for intent to … [Read more...]
Getting High on Marijuana Can Lead to DUI
August 17, 2013 by
More States Legalize Marijuana Use, But Can Still Arrest High Drivers for DUI More states are legalizing marijuana, whether it is for medical or recreational use. So far, 20 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana use for medical reasons, while Washington State and Colorado … [Read more...]
Four Arrested for Marijuana Growing Operation in Raid
August 13, 2013 by
Officers Arrest Four People on Drug Charges After Finding Marijuana Growing Operation Four people were arrested in the evening on Monday, August 5th, after officers raided their home near Gilbert, SC on reports of a marijuana growing operation. Officers arrested Kenneth Brandon Adams, 28; Jessie … [Read more...]
