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Say that you have some sort of ailment or sickness, and you go to the doctor and get a prescription. Perhaps it’s for high strength painkillers that are a bit more than anything you can buy over the counter. You take a few of them, they help, and you recover from your...
“Those aren’t mine!” This is a common phrase that police hear every day. But this doesn’t mean that all denials are false. Usually, when the police find drugs in a vehicle, the owner or occupants are the primary suspects. Therefore, in such a situation, you may need...
Heroin is one of the most notorious and feared of all prohibited drugs. Most people have heard horror stories about how dangerous and addictive this opioid-adjacent drug can be. The average person may find the idea of an injectable drug frightening and many people...
How many people in North Carolina die from drug overdoses because the people with whom they’re using drugs – who may have also supplied them – fear that they’ll be arrested if they call 911 or take the person who’s overdosing to the hospital or an urgent care...
If you’re accused of obtaining and having in your possession methamphetamine, it’s important that you do take steps to address that accusation and protect your interests. It is not legal to manufacture, sell, create, deliver or otherwise possess methamphetamine...
You may think it’s a done deal when the police search your car during a routine traffic stop and find contraband, like drugs or drug paraphernalia. However, that search and seizure might have been unlawful depending on the circumstances, and the evidence obtained may...
There's a strong relationship between crime and addiction. After all, buying a prohibited drug, having it in your possession or encountering the police while under the influence of a prohibited substance could all leave criminal charges. The prohibition of drugs isn't...
Prescription medications are legal for those with the right prescription, but that is as far as the legality extends. Only the person with the prescription is allowed to use the medication, and they have to follow the dosage directions and any warnings -- such as not...
Thousands of adults in North Carolina struggle with substance abuse. Some of them simply have bad habits, while others clearly have an addiction or chemical dependence. What sets addiction apart from other drug use is the compulsive behavior involved and the physical...
When you have a severe headache or pain, you might start looking for strong painkillers to find some relief. If you have a friend or colleague who has drugs like Vicodin or hydrocodone, you may think you’re in luck, since those are higher-grade painkillers that...