Most minor drug offenses are state crimes. While state prohibition statutes largely mirror federal rules, every state determines on its own what substances it wants to prohibit or limit public access to through statute. When someone gets pulled over in traffic and then arrested for…
It’s not often that people are required to take drug tests. Many jobs require employees to take scheduled or random urine tests to scan for drug consumption. A failed drug test may have negative consequences, but it won’t usually lead to criminal charges, however. On…
Opioids are considered one of the most abused groups of drugs today. While they have some medical use, there’s also a high potential for addiction and dependence. Taking opioids results in an endorphin release, helping control pain caused by an illness or injury. The abuse…