Opioid use and abuse can lead to arrests and penalties, but it’s important to remember that opioid abuse and addiction is a medical condition. In nearby Wilmington, millions of dollars could be used to prevent and treat addiction in that community and beyond thanks to...

Drug dependence is a devastating condition affecting far too many Bolivia, North Carolina families. When you are addicted to drugs, the need for more can cause you to behave in ways that were out of the question before your dependence. For example, many addicts commit...

If the police accuse you of a crime, it could have a damaging effect on your ability to work. If you are kept in jail until a judge can hear your case, you will not be able to work.  If you are convicted and sentenced to time behind bars, you will lose more earning...

When you decided to go on vacation, you put together a list of everything you’d need to get there safely and to be comfortable while enjoying your time away. Part of that list included your medications, some of which included controlled substances like benzodiazepines...

Many people who take prescription drugs take them in other locations besides their home. That means they carry them in their purses, backpacks or maybe their pockets. They may even keep them in the glove compartment of their car. That’s typically fine if the...

It is hoped that you know and understand that you never have to open your door to the police without a warrant. While there are certain conditions that allow the authorities to barge into your home without one, in most cases the police must present a valid warrant to...

There are countless reasons why you might have possession of someone else's medication. Maybe your loved one has a hard time scheduling their day, and you provide them their medication at the necessary times so that they don't miss a dose. Perhaps your loved one has...

Some individuals who are facing drug charge believe there is nothing they can do to avoid conviction. Perhaps it is because they have seen their friends or family members convicted on similar charges. On the other hand, maybe they are unfamiliar with all the defense...

The opium poppy is one of the most powerful plants in the world. Chemical compounds extracted from the latex within its seedpods have incredible medical properties. For decades, medical professionals have turned to opiates or drugs derived from opium poppies like...

At one time or another, most people have had someone pick up a prescription for them. For example, a father might pick up a prescription for his teenager, or a husband may pick up a prescription for his wife. It’s not unusual for that to happen. In the majority of...