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How Marijuana Legalization Will Affect Substance Use Treatment: A Counselor’s Opinion
The legalization of marijuana makes many addiction treatment professionals uneasy. Here, we get an insider’s look into ...
Consequences of selling drugs illegally in the U.S.
An opinion piece on the dangers of plea bargains and early release of drug traffickers from retired DEA Special Agent an ...
Family court for gambling problems: A Judge’s Perspective
How do judges rule on court cases involving families and problem gambling? More here, from the perspective of a practici ...
Four legal consequences of substance use
What kinds of federal legal consequences do you face if you are found guilty of a drug offense? The Legal Action Center ...
Courts and medication assisted treatment: Your legal rights
Have you been kicked off medication assisted treatment by a court? Here's how you can fight for your legal rights. ...
Joe Biden’s quotes on substance abuse and drug laws (INFOGRAPHIC)
"I am the guy that authored that drug court policy. We should divert the convicts into treatment."; "There is a differen ...
BREAK OUT: Prisons and drug offenders (INFOGRAPHIC)
Why are there are so many addicts behind bars? We explore the relationship between substance abuse and imprisonment visu ...
Opiate substitution medications: 3 reasons governments should legalize them
Governments that ban opiate substitution therapies often do not understand their uses and applications. Here we present ...