Category: Drug Crimes

North Carolina’s War on Synthetic Drugs

Feb 23
2015

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Though synthetic drugs were banned in North Carolina in 2011, many gas stations and convenience stores continue to sell them under the guise of potpourri, herbal incense, bath salts, and jewelry cleaners, giving these dangerous products a false appearance of safety and legitimacy. Young drug abusers purchase these products and use them to get high—a practice that is both dangerous and illegal.

As attorney general Roy Cooper explained in a statement disclosed in a report by WRAL, “Despite laws against them, these potentially harmful dru­­­gs are all too easy to get, especially for [...]

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Crime Stoppers Program Helps Police Catch Drug Users

Feb 9
2015

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Everybody can use some help now and then. And it’s no different for our boys (and girls) in blue. As capable as they are, even Greensboro police officers can benefit from a little support from the community. And support is exactly what they have been getting from the Crime Stoppers program—the community-based program that enables citizens to report crimes anonymously and receive potential cash rewards if their tips lead to arrests.

In December 2014 alone, the Crime Stoppers program received 62 tips that resulted in 118 charges. Clearly, this program has been making [...]

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What You Should Know About Drug Possession Charges in Greensboro

May 2
2014

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If you are facing drug possession charges in the Greensboro area, you understand how serious these charges are and that the repercussions will have a major impact on your life and freedom. Schlosser & Pritchett, one of the leading criminal defense law firms in Greensboro, can be trusted to provide you with an experienced, knowledgeable drug crimes lawyer. Our defense team has extensive insight into the Greensboro area prosecution strategy. Our lawyers are all former district attorneys whose background qualifies them to offer you the best defense and outcome possible.

Your drug possession [...]

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Epic Fail: America’s War on Drugs

Jan 13
2014

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Over the past 40 years, the U.S. has dedicated a tremendous amount of law enforcement resources to prevent people from using drugs. But instead of protecting the health and well-being of Americans, all the government did was to bankrupt the nation financially and morally. Here we take a look at the impact the war on drugs has had on the American society since it was first launched in 1971.

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Bargain Pharmacies Could Save You Money but Cost You Your Life

Jul 30
2013

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The cost of prescriptions is through the roof, even with insurance. So it can be tempting to seize a bargain anywhere you can get it. Unfortunately, if prescription costs seem too good to be true, chances are that they are. Most of the so-called prescription bargains are to be found online; however, as with any Internet transaction, you should exercise extreme caution when ordering drugs on the computer.

This is especially the case in light of a June announcement by the FDA that they were making a pharmaceutical crackdown and had already shut [...]

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