US Drug War Slowly Shifts Fire Away From Low-Level Users

US drug war slowly shifts fire away from low-level users
“If we cannot destroy the drug menace in America, then it will surely in time destroy us,'' Nixon said in the message as he called drug abuse “a national emergency” and established a White House office to attack it. It was the start of what came to be …
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Rep. Esty, Connecticut officials hold community conversation on heroin
Carbone said the city's approach to the heroin issue is holistic, as it is trying to anticipate how a community can address it by figuring out how police can help and how opiate addiction medication can help in curbing drug use. Crisis intervention is …
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Springfield police bust heroin dealer who sold thousands of bags – CBS 3 …
A thorough search of Burgos' residence turned up multiple suboxone pills, which is a drug used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction. Police also seized Burgos' personal papers and other drug paraphernalia. Burgos was charged with possession of heroin …
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New East End heroin task force created to tackle swelling tide of addiction
“As a former narcotics prosecutor in the Suffolk County DA's office, I have seen firsthand the devastation that drug abuse reaps upon the lives of those affected. Drug addiction is often a catalyst for the commission of violent crimes, up to and …
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