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Sometimes struggles with substance abuse, rather than malintent, lead to people facing criminal charges. In such situations, traditional penalties and recidivism avoidance principles do not always help. North Carolina’s drug court program, however, may provide a path...
Many teenagers and young adults use their college years to take risks and experiment with substances, but keeping or carrying illegal drugs is a serious crime regardless of age. An arrest, charge and conviction for drug possession come with serious legal penalties,...
Drug paraphernalia laws in North Carolina criminalize the possession of various items that someone can use to cultivate, measure, store, or inject illegal drugs. However, many items considered to be paraphernalia also have legitimate uses, like medical syringes. If...
Medication-assisted therapy treats substance use disorder through a combination of counseling and medications. While it can be very effective, there are barriers to MAT in North Carolina that may prevent many people from receiving treatment. Cost MAT is very...
As a parent, you did everything possible to raise good kids. While you expect your children to figure out who they are when they go to college, you may not be able to keep them out of trouble. If the student in your family tries drugs, for example, he or she may...
A drug charge may mean big trouble for anyone. However, if you are living in North Carolina as a legal permanent resident or another type of noncitizen, the consequences of a drug violation may prove especially severe. Per the Drug Policy Alliance, any noncitizen who...
If you are facing drug paraphernalia charges, you could have a number of questions. These allegations can disrupt many facets of your life, creating problems at home, in the workplace and even years down the road. It is important to review North Carolina laws with...
Even as the nation grapples with changes to drug laws, especially marijuana, the news continues to report on high-profile drug cases. The news stories provide some insight into these arrests and the charges faced by those accused of crimes. The information provided in...
Recently, your college-aged child received drug charges. While navigating the legal fallout, you wonder how the encounter with North Carolina law enforcement affects your son or daughter's financial aid. U.S. News & World Report helps parents and college students...
As the opioid epidemic rages on throughout this country, law enforcement offices and government agencies are looking for ways to mitigate its damaging effects. According to the North Carolina General Assembly, the death by distribution law is an attempt to reduce...
