Testimony at murder suspect's hearing confused
Testimony at murder suspect's hearing confused
Jaylene Welch testified that some of them, including herself, were drinking alcohol and doing meth. Brandon Zae testified he was not under the influence, something Welch contradicted on the stand. Zae said an argument broke out between Brisco and … Read more on Hutchinson… Continue reading
Maine weighs wider use of drug that prevents overdose deaths
Maine weighs wider use of drug that prevents overdose deaths
Maine's failing to prevent drug deaths by limiting distribution of a medication that counteracts overdoses and punishing those who call 911 to report overdoses, according to a recent analysis. But new legislation could change the state's approach. The … Read… Continue reading
Firefighters called to restaurant fire
Firefighters called to restaurant fire
An investigation of a meth lab complaint Thursday on East Pittsburg Church Road led to the discovery of some one-step meth labs, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. February 10, 2014. Group wants B'ville smoking ban. Could Barbourville be the … Read more on Times… Continue reading
8 questions about heroin and the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman
8 questions about heroin and the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman
On Monday, CNN cited unnamed law enforcement sources as saying that Hoffman's apartment was littered with signs of a serious heroin habit. The network … “It's a concern–it's a public health concern–when you see drug use going up like… Continue reading
SJ firefighter arrested for drug dealing, child molestation
SJ firefighter arrested for drug dealing, child molestation
ABC7 News captured video of the raid in progress at his office at the fire department's administrative building. "For us the investigation is still ongoing, we've got to go through his computers and other items seized to see if there's anything else… Continue reading
Opiates and Ordinary Lives
Opiates and Ordinary Lives
Behind the alarming statistics about addiction to heroin and other opiates are ordinary people leading otherwise ordinary lives even as they struggle with potent and often deadly drugs. Many users defy stereotypes and span demographics, as staff writer … Read more on Valley News
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