What Is a Diversion Program? What You Need to Know The US is notorious for putting people in prison. The country makes up for less than 5% of the world's population, but 25% of the incarcerated population of the world. If you find yourself facing potential jail [...]
What Is Doctor Shopping and Is It Illegal? Picture this situation: someone visits a doctor for pain medication. They soon go to another doctor for more medication. The cycle of medicating through different doctors just keeps continuing. This practice is known as 'doctor shopping. Not only is [...]
Drugs Behind Bars Increases Drug Addiction Sad | and unfortunately, TRUE! Tough laws on drug possession and small time dealers has meant a skyrocketing number of Americans in prison for drug-related offenses. It has also meant an ironic situation, in which those incarcerated for crimes caused by addiction to drugs are still able to [...]
Tougher Liquor Laws on the Horizon? Alcohol and Crime Linked | Lawmakers take notice... Often a rise in addiction rates for a specific drug like crack or heroin is connected to an increase in crime. The result? A crackdown on that particular drug, usually in the form of stricter distribution and possession regulations. With [...]
