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Nurses Condemn Criminal Charges Against Mothers With Addiction
The threat of arrest and sentencing has created what the AAN dubbed a “culture of fear and barriers” for pregnant and nursing mothers.
"American Idol" Contestant Accused Of Fentanyl Distribution
Feds allege that former Idol contestant Antonella Barba was part of a major Virginia drug ring.
El Chapo Trial Ends, Leaving Drug Lord Facing Life In Prison
El Chapo’s sentencing hearing is set for June 25.
Government Contractor Accused Of Plotting To Sell Drugs On Cruise
The contractor allegedly laid out the details of the drug-dealing scheme on his work computer.
Man Accused Of Throwing Drug-Fueled "Death Party" For Ailing Wife
The Minnesota man was charged with multiple felonies.
"The Ring" Actress Daveigh Chase Reportedly Arrested On Drug Charges
Actress Daveigh Chase was allegedly arrested on drug charges in Los Angeles back in August. Actress Daveigh Chase, who played the malevolent Samara in the 2002 American film version of The Ring, is facing a jail sentence and a $1,000 fine if convicted on two charges of drug possession. The 28-year-old, who also provided the voice… Continue reading "The Ring" Actress Daveigh Chase Reportedly Arrested On Drug Charges
Top Ten Countries with the Strictest Drug Laws
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Some countries with strict drug laws also have the worst drug problems in the world. In this article, we look at these laws, their purpose, and how a country’s political motivations affect people. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes. Table of Contents: What Defines a Strict Drug Law? #10 – Japan #9 – Vietnam… Continue reading Top Ten Countries with the Strictest Drug Laws
Woman Sues After Faulty Drug Test Mistakes Cotton Candy For Meth
The Georgia woman spent four months in jail because of a faulty roadside drug test mistook her cotton candy for meth. A Georgia woman has filed suit after spending almost four months in jail following a faulty roadside drug test that wrongly flagged a baggie of blue cotton candy as crystal meth, according to USA… Continue reading Woman Sues After Faulty Drug Test Mistakes Cotton Candy For Meth
Prison Chaplain Accused Of Taking Bribes To Smuggle Drugs To Inmates
Officials say they found a cache of contraband along with more than $5,000 in proceeds in the chaplain’s office. A prison chaplain was arrested for allegedly taking bribes to smuggle drugs and cell phones to inmates in a federal lock-up in New England, authorities said Friday. Joseph Buenviaje was working at the Federal Correctional Institution… Continue reading Prison Chaplain Accused Of Taking Bribes To Smuggle Drugs To Inmates