Killer was on parole
Killer was on parole
A hearing at Rimutaka Prison last September was told McDonald was a self-confessed alcohol and methamphetamine user who smoked cannabis daily since he was 15 but his risk to the community over the remaining nine months of his sentence could be … Read more on Otago Daily… Continue reading
Gambling, Drugs & Alcohol: 24-2 WaW TDM
Gambling, Drugs & Alcohol: 24-2 WaW TDM – South Korea (of all places) is home to staunchly anti-gaming politicians. Right now, the conservative Saenuri party is pushing an addiction bill that will s….
Connecticut imprisonment of transgender teen 'unconstitutional,' lawyer says
Her treatment is appropriate and legal because she… Continue reading
'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson's private jet joins search for …
'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson's private jet joins search for …
Young California woman dies of 'an apparent overdose' after collapsing at Coachella music festivalAuthorities are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the death of a young woman who collapsed at Coachella Valley Music and… Continue reading
Addict's widow tells story to encourage more Lincoln Nacro volunteers
Addict's widow tells story to encourage more Lincoln Nacro volunteers
As the Lincoln-based Nacro drug and alcohol support service appeals for more volunteersto train as peer mentors, a 48-year-old city woman who is already giving a helping hand out tells the story of how her marriage was ravaged by the… Continue reading
Pregnant prisoners are losing their shackles
Pregnant prisoners are losing their shackles
Rivera, who's serving 2½ years for trafficking cocaine, says the restraints hurt her ability to progress with her labor because she could not relax. … Slowly, correctional facilities in Massachusetts and elsewhere have been examining other ways they … Read more on Boston Globe… Continue reading
Man Accused of Crashing Stolen Car in Mosinee during Chase
Man Accused of Crashing Stolen Car in Mosinee during Chase
A 22-year-old Mosinee man is now charged after leading an officer on a high speed chase through several residential areas late Thursday night. Andrew Penrod is charged attempting to flee an officer, possession of methamphetamine, operating while … Read more on… Continue reading