Tag Archives: prescription drugs
It’s important to act decisively when facing prescription drug charges
By now, most people are aware that prescription drug abuse has become a major health concern both here in Maryland and across the U.S. However, they may not fully grasp just how much on an issue it has really become over the last few years. To illustrate, consider the following statistics: On a national… Read More »
2 arrested for St. Mary’s pharmacy break-in and theft
When one hears of a drug bust in Baltimore, one usually thinks of marijuana, cocaine, heroin or some other illegal drug or controlled substance. One might not think of hydrocodone. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, hydrocodone is only available in combination with other drugs. It is in a class of medications… Read More »
Prescription painkiller use can lead to heroin addiction
When Maryland residents think of someone charged with a drug offense, they might call to mind someone who is on the fringes of society — a stereotypical “career criminal.” But this is not always the case. Many people who are facing criminal charges for drug offenses may be in that situation not because they… Read More »
Prescription drug crimes call for new prevention prescription
When discussing drug crimes, it is natural to assume that the drugs to talk about are marijuana, cocaine or heroin. This is a different generation of drug addiction and crime in the country, however, and those drugs are not the root of all drug problems. According to The Baltimore Sun, more and more people in the… Read More »
Maryland officials target prescription drug crimes and abuse
When most think about a drug crime, they think of a case involving marijuana, cocaine or another illegal substance. Today, however, there is a growing trend regarding drug abuse. According to The Baltimore Sun, more and more people are abusing prescription drugs – and abusing the system that lets them get their hands on… Read More »