Officers say they’re losing battle against synthetic drugs

Officers say they’re losing battle against synthetic drugs – Two men overdosed on the newest drug to hit Oklahoma and were hospitalized. One is still in ICU. KOCO’s Katy Blakey has the warning every parent should see.

White House “21st Century Approach” National Drug Strategy Released
But while the drug strategy shows flexibility in its efforts to deal with fatal drug overdoses, it maintains a staunch opposition to marijuana reform and includes attacking outdoor and indoor marijuana cultivation as one of its key goals. “The …
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The call that saves lives
Anyone who summons help during a drug overdose or dangerous alcohol intoxication would be exempt from drug possession or underage drinking charges under the bill expected to be considered by the Senate next week. Such “Good Samaritan” or “medical …
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Few judges seek help with drug, alcohol problems
ST. LOUIS — A southwestern Illinois judge whose colleague died of a cocaine overdose while the two were on a hunting trip resigned Wednesday, … Read more. SPRINGFIELD — The cocaine-induced death of a downstate Illinois judge in March and the arrest …
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