Oregon, Alaska, DC Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Florida Rejects Amendment 2 Although Florida did not pass its medical marijuana amendment – Amendment 2 – four other areas legalized recreational use of marijuana. Oregon, Alaska, and Washington DC all legalized the recreational use of marijuana, … [Read more...]
More States See Recreational Marijuana on Ballot
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Midterm Elections Near, Two More States and DC Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana In 2012, Colorado and Washington State became the first two states in the US to legalize recreational marijuana use. Although many states have passed medical marijuana legislation, which can be especially … [Read more...]
Prescription Painkiller Addiction Down, Heroin Addiction Up
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Prescription Painkiller Addiction and Death Dropping, but Heroin Addiction on the Rise New federal data from the Centers for Disease Control show that prescription painkiller addiction and death tolls are finally dropping for the first time since 1999. However, another opioid addiction is on the … [Read more...]
Colorado Officials Warn About Pot Candy this Halloween
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In a State with Recreational Marijuana Use, Officials Grow Concerned about Pot Candy for Halloween Colorado is one of two states in the US that recently legalized full recreational use of marijuana. The state features numerous dispensaries with pot edibles like brownies and pot candy lollipops for … [Read more...]
Several States Move to Ban Synthetic Drugs
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As DEA Examines Synthetic Drugs’ Safety, Several States Make Their Own Laws Bath salts, K2, molly – synthetic drugs are rampant in the US, and although the drugs can cause hallucinations, paranoia, and other terrible side effects, manufacturers of the drugs keep the chemical compounds one step … [Read more...]
Concerns in Florida Over Increased Crime Rate and Medical Marijuana
October 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Florida Faces Medical Marijuana Amendment, Opponents Raise Concerns Over Increased Crime Rate The state of Florida will become the first state in the US to put an amendment to legalize medical marijuana in the state on their ballot this coming November. While almost half of the states in the US … [Read more...]
Charleston Drug Dealer Finally Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Charges
October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
North Charleston Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years on Trafficking Charges A notorious drug dealer from North Charleston has finally been sentenced to 25 years in prison for numerous counts of drug trafficking charges in the area. Charles Tramane Myers was found guilty on October 8th for charges of … [Read more...]
SC Legislators Hear Testimony on Medical Marijuana Legislation
October 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
South Carolina Legislators Consider Medical Marijuana Legislation, Hear Testimony from Possible Patients On Thursday, October 2nd, South Carolina lawmakers heard testimony from chronically-ill patients and a doctor on the potential benefits of medical marijuana legislation in the state. In June … [Read more...]
Prescription Drug Abuse is Growing with “Dirty Sprite”
September 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mix of Sprite and Prescription Drugs, a.k.a. Dirty Sprite Becoming More Popular Among Young People As the epidemic of prescription drug abuse becomes worse across the country, South Carolina and other southern states are seeing a growth of a popular consumption method called “Dirty Sprite.” The … [Read more...]
Notorious SC Drug Dealer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Charges
September 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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...]
