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...
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Xylazine and fentanyl can be a deadly combination
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...
Is marijuana legal in Florida?
Medical research has proven that marijuana does have potential health benefits. The problem is that it is still a highly addictive substance. Medical marijuana has been legal in Florida since 2016. Recreational marijuana, on the other hand, is still illegal....
An overview of Florida cocaine laws
Florida law makes it a crime to use, possess or attempt to sell cocaine. If you are charged with crimes related to the use or possession of cocaine, you could spend many years or decades in prison in addition to a large fine. A conviction may also make it harder to...
Criminal record expungement in Florida
A criminal record can have a negative impact on a convicted person’s life. They may not be aware that there is a legal process called expungement that allows their criminal record to effectively be removed, limiting the negative consequences of the past conviction....
Drug distribution and trafficking penalties in Florida
The penalties for possessing illegal drugs have softened in Florida in recent years as courts now favor treatment over punishment, but individuals who distribute or traffic controlled substances are still treated harshly. Individuals are charged with drug possession...
Is possessing controlled substances close to a health care facility a crime?
Florida has strict laws prohibiting drug possession, sale and distribution. The state also has a comprehensive controlled substances list that outlines the types of drugs that are most dangerous and illegal. However, some drugs on Florida’s controlled substances list...
Florida police make 29 arrests after neighborhood complaints
Complaints from the residents of a quiet Florida community triggered an investigation that led to the arrest of 29 individuals on drug, gun, prostitution and racketeering charges. The chief of the West Palm Beach Police Department announced the arrests on May 9...
Roadside drug testing may soon be a thing of the past
Most police and corrections departments in Florida and around the country use chemical field test kits to identify illegal drugs. These kits cost about $2, and they are very easy to use. Police or corrections officers place a substance in a plastic bag containing...
How can drug courts help with recovery?
In Florida, individuals may find themselves or a loved one struggling with drug addiction, wondering what options exist to help overcome this challenging disease. Drug courts play an essential role in getting individuals into treatment. The program offers individuals...