Drug and Alcohol Abuse SOC102

Published January 26, 2014

Drug and Alcohol Abuse SOC102 –

Police chief says JPD making progress in curbing drugs

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse

However, 47 of those arrested last year were for methamphetamine, which was 26 more than in the year before. “I'm happy with what I'm … A lot of property crimes and domestic crimes are related to drug trafficking and drug abuse. I'm convinced that if …
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US marijuana policy edges toward acceptance (+video)

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse

And even where marijuana is legal under state law, many bankers remain wary – concerned about what could happen under that federal law, which lumps in marijuana with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. That means conducting business in what can be …
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Colorado Meth Project Launches Rise Above Colorado to Prevent Drug Abuse …

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse

DENVER — The Colorado Meth Project announced today the launch of Rise Above Colorado, a new, statewide drug-prevention organization that aims to empower teens to live a life free of drug abuse. Rise Above Colorado will create proactive, …
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Around the state

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse

Police arrested Randall Moore on Wednesday and said they found meth and five Oregon Trail food-assistance cards that didn't belong to him. They also … The neighbor has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree aggravated animal abuse. Bush said she …
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