Methamphetamine Abuse

ICT Applauds House Study of Prescription Drug Abuse

ICT Applauds House Study of Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse in Texas is a growing and troubling trend and Texas House members have been asked to take a closer look at the issue. On January 31, Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Straus directed the House Committee on Public …… Continue reading

What Philip Seymour Hoffman's Tragic Death Teaches Us About Addiction

What Philip Seymour Hoffman's Tragic Death Teaches Us About Addiction
Smith told me about the “4 C's of addiction” — craving, compulsion, loss of control and continued use in spite of bad consequences. “Craving is a signal,” Smith said, then added the worst thing an addict can do when craving… Continue reading

Chelsea Substance Abuse Treatment Center Moving to FiDi, Angering Residents

Chelsea Substance Abuse Treatment Center Moving to FiDi, Angering Residents
DNAinfo/Irene Plagianos. FINANCIAL DISTRICT — A longtime Chelsea substance abuse treatment center is moving to the Financial District this month, leaving some residents worried it will hurt the community. Exponents, a voluntary, outpatient facility … Read more on DNAinfo

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Teenage Marijuana Abuse

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DEA Sees Danger in Marijuana Use
The Drug Enforcement Administration describes marijuana as a mind-altering drug with a high potential… Continue reading

Crime blotter

Crime blotter
They found several bags with suspected meth residue in them. When they took Curtis into jail, another inmate saw him put something in his mouth. Detention officers located multiple bags inside Curtis' mouth that contained suspected meth. Curtis was … Read more on Gillette News Record

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Burglary suspect also facing meth charge

Burglary suspect also facing meth charge
Police and prosecutors believe that as Kent broke into the Chicken Inn, 541 E. Hendricks St., and stole cupcakes, cash and old signs, he dropped a bindle of methamphetamine. Prosecutors are using the left-behind meth and an admission that it was in all … Read… Continue reading