How to identify signs and symptoms of use and abuse; New National CDC statistics; Narcan lifesaving drug legislation; Arizona heroin laws, penalties, and criminal defense.
Tragedy Strikes Home: “This Drug Wants to Kill You”23-year-old suspect stood before a district court judge after his first arrest the night before, on heroin possession charges.
The young man made an impression on the judge that he would not soon forget.
Ongoing Efforts by States and Federal Officials to ban synthetic drugs; Trends; Dangers of synthetic drugs; Arizona imitation drug laws, penalties and consequences.
“Molly” isn’t the new kid on the block. She’s been reigning terror on high school, college campuses, nightclubs, concerts, streets and the social scene for decades. “Molly” is simply “Ecstasy” in disguise and more dangerous. She can be deadly even in her purest form. But with the age of new synthetic drugs and their combinations, she has become more lethal than ever before.
Recently, we learned of 11 people that required hospitalization at a Northwest college for an overdose of synthetic drug “Molly,” a more refined version of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine).
So far there have been four arrests of other students on campus, for synthetic drug possession and intent to sell, by police as authorities attempt to find the source of the drugs in this incident.
The hospitalizations and medical incidents resulting from use of “Molly” were reportedly not first of their kind this year. Health officials reported last fall, a campus-wide email was sent to students alerting them that other students had recently been hospitalized as a result of synthetic drug use.
Article Overview
In this article we will discuss important topics related to imitation drugs; their dangers, drugs; state and federal efforts to ban synthetic drugs; trends; other injuries caused as a result of their use; and Arizona synthetic drug laws, penalties, and other consequences.
One such consequence is the need for criminal defense. A majority of this article has been dedicated to raising awareness, providing education and resources particularly with regard to the deadly health dangers of “Molly”, “bath salts”, imitation Marijuana and other synthetic drugs. In addition to the health dangers of synthetic drugs, is the high risk of criminal liability that exists as a result of using them. Continue reading →
New CDC statistics reveal 38 million Americans binge drink 4 times per month; six people die from alcohol poisoning every day.
How to Make Your Arizona Experience Sensational with Alcohol Safety
Arizona, the Valley of the Sun, sees an average 37 million people visit each year. Some visitors are here to enjoy the spectacular Grand Canyon, Sonora Desert, Hoover Dam, Monument Valley, majestic Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, historic Jerome, Desert Botanical Gardens, other National Parks and Recreational Areas. Some are here on business, attending one of Arizona’s many colleges, universities, or trade schools. Some are participating or here to watch live professional sporting events, popular concerts or other shows. Others just simply want to get away from the ice, snow and freezing temperatures, to bask in the warm sun of in the fall and winter.
Extreme & Aggravated DUI on Priority Arrest List; but all Impaired Drivers at Risk
The Arizona Department of Public Safety announced today that it expects heavy travel traffic in the state this week. Officers will be looking out for motorists driving impaired due to drugs or alcohol, distracted, drowsy, and impatient driving. History reveals that these factors result in arrests, and have proven to cause serious injury and deadly crashes.
During the winter months, the state of Arizona draws many visitors for its warm sunny weather, to visit family and friends, and to enjoy the many outdoor activities and attractions our sunny state has to offer. This is particularly true around the holidays.
An Overview of the Role, Purpose, and Processes of Grand Juries in the Criminal Justice System.
Police Involved in Deadly Shooting in Phoenix, AZ
Tragedy struck home in Phoenix AZ, last week, resulting in the eruption of protests here in the valley. This, following reports of another fatal officer involved shooting of an unarmed suspect.
Causes and Consequences of Extreme DUI and Super Extreme DUI Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) The Wednesday evening, before Thanksgiving, is sometimes referred to in pop culture as “Blackout Wednesday”. It earned this nickname, due to the popularity of binge drinking that night.
Though the term is used loosely, binge drinking and its consequences are very serious matters. According to the National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Binge drinking can lead to loss of consciousness, coma, and death when alcohol is consumed rapidly in large amounts.
The CDC reports that excessive drinking was responsible for 88,000 deaths in 2013. Binge drinking leads to extraordinarily high levels of Blood-Alcohol Content (BAC) at or above .08 percent BAC during a short period of time. It is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as drinking 4 or 5 alcoholic beverages within about 2 hours.
Qualified Medical Marijuana Users Remain at Risk of DUI Prosecution.
Authorized Medical Marijuana users in Arizona have legal authorization to use the substance, but could still be charged with DUI if considered driving under the influence of drugs, according to a recent Arizona Court of Appeals ruling.
The court ruled Tuesday in the case of Darrah v. Hon. McClennen/City of Mesa, that Arizona Medical Marijuana Act does not protect users from prosecution if there is an active marijuana metabolite or chemical compound in the body when the users get behind the wheel.
Arizona voters approved medical marijuana November 2010. The state law allows people with doctor approval to apply for a medical marijuana card. Patients must have at least one qualifying condition, such as cancer or glaucoma, to legally receive the substance.
A Comprehensive Overview: Arizona Marijuana laws, Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentencing, and Impacts on Society.
Drug Conviction Results in Sentencing Typically Reserved for Murder
John was accused of a first-time, non-violent drug offense. He had no prior criminal record, no evidence of drug abuse, and no prior drug convictions.
“Patient-to-patient sales and transfers were never intended under the law. Why it’s no longer being prosecuted”.
On-Line Marijuana Purchase Turns Deadly
Recently in Arizona, an incident involving an online Medical Marijuana sale went tragically wrong, and resulted in a shooting death. A 19 year old man answered a Craigslist advertisement from a seller, age 54. The parties arranged for a meeting to conduct the transaction.
74 percent of young persons consider their parents to be the greatest influencers in their lives.
Resource Article – Part 2 of 2
We start this article with a quote: “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – The Art of War
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