Drug trafficking involves either the transport of controlled substances or sale to others. It is a more serious offense than possessing drugs for one's personal use, and the penalties are often much harsher. North Carolina law generally requires judges to follow...
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How can you treat drug addiction?
When it comes to drug crimes in the U.S., many people who find themselves wrapped up in criminal issues have a substance abuse disorder or drug addiction. Drug addiction can affect your ability to control your impulses, despite the consequences. According to the...
Senate committee lays the foundation to approve medical marijuana
Title: Senate committee lays the foundation to approve medical marijuana As more states reconsider their stance on medical or recreational marijuana, the debates often hover around the relief that the drug may provide to sick individuals. Some senators believe it is a...
Do you know these symptoms of substance use disorder?
After your arrest for a drug crime at the hands of North Carolina law enforcement, you wonder if you have more than a criminal charge to deal with. Could a substance abuse disorder be the reason for your arrest? Mayo Clinic breaks down the symptoms and risk factors...
Drug offenses may lead to detention, deportation
A North Carolina drug charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties for anyone. However, if you receive such a charge and are not a legal U.S. citizen, the repercussions you face may prove even more serious. Any drug offense may lead to detention and...
Exploring North Carolina drug court options
Individuals who are facing substance-related criminal charges may qualify for drug court in North Carolina. These diversion programs currently exist in dozens of counties across the state to provide supervised recovery to offenders who have a diagnosis of substance...
Know the facts about possession with the intent to distribute
When people face drug charges, one of these charges might be possession with the intent to distribute. People may wonder what exactly this charge means. If people face charges for possession with the intent to distribute, they face charges for two distinct acts....
Consequences of a drug conviction
Facing fines and time behind bars are only the direct consequences of a drug conviction. A person will also have collateral consequences that could last a lifetime. Collateral consequences happen as a result of the conviction and impact many areas of a person's life....
What are the penalties for drug possession in North Carolina?
North Carolina can penalize possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia very harshly. While some possession charges are mere misdemeanors, others are felonies. The maximum penalty for a charge of possession depends on the type of drug and the amount that you possess....
Researchers studying potential medical benefits of LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD or "acid," is a hallucinogenic drug that changes the way that you perceive the world around you after you take it. People who take LSD recreationally describe the effects as a "trip," and the drug is famous for...
