The potentially addictive nature of opioid pain medication and other powerful drugs has become a major public health concern. Additionally, individuals who have prescriptions for medications can sometimes break the law by doing something inappropriate with that...
Prescription medications are drugs you can only get legally with a "valid prescription" from a licensed health care professional. A valid prescription means a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner (or other authorized professional) wrote it for an actual medical...
There’s no question that the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses in Florida and across the country is showing no signs of abating. That’s why lawmakers in virtually every state, including ours, have taken steps to provide some legal protections to those who get emergency...
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, half of teenagers in the U.S. have abused a drug at least once. In Florida, these kids report using substances like marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines in the last year, but note that the statistics do...
Anyone who has experienced severe or chronic pain knows how debilitating it can be. They know that over-the-counter medications fall woefully short for pain management in many cases. For example, those who have cracked a tooth may have more compassion for a neighbor...
Taking prescribed medication isn’t something that anyone should be ashamed of. Pill shaming feeds on assumptions about people who use drugs and those with chronic illnesses who depend on medication. Many people, even law enforcement officers, have been guilty of this...
Drug trafficking allegations are among the most serious drug charges possible. Those involved in the illicit sale of prohibited drugs could face trafficking charges. So could those who play a role in transporting large quantities of drugs from one location to another....
Carrying a prescription for controlled substances comes with a heavy responsibility, both medically and legally. Understanding your rights can protect you from potential misunderstandings and wrongful drug charges. Understand prescription drug laws In Florida, it is...
Prescription drugs meant to treat different health issues can also be dangerous if misused, which is why authorities consider them as controlled substances. Some laws exist to restrict and regulate these drugs, with varying rules based on the type of substance and the...
Xylazine is a central nervous system depressant that is used by veterinarians to sedate animals, but the drug also causes psychoactive effects in humans. This worries policymakers because xylazine is inexpensive and legal in most states. A kilogram of xylazine can be...
