Bong Ban in Virginia Outlaws Paraphernalia
Author: Justin Mckibben There are all types of strange and inventive contraptions out there that have been creatively and craftily designed, labeled for ‘tobacco use only’ as some stores claim, but are ultimately used for smoking marijuana and other drugs.... Learn MoreIn The News: Michael Phelps Apologizes for DUI Arrest
[caption id="attachment_13908" align="aligncenter" width="384" class=" "] photo via-http://commons.wikimedia.org/[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Michael Phelps is pretty well known for his record-breaking accomplishments as an American Olympic swimmer, for being the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 22 medals,... Learn More10 Celebs Who Were Arrested for Drug Possession
[caption id="attachment_9901" align="aligncenter" width="300"] via Reuters[/caption] The fall from grace is that much harder when you’re famous. Many, many celebrities have been busted with drug possession and other drug-related offenses. Here are just 10 celebs who were arrested for drug... Learn MoreThe World’s Worst Places for Addicts: China
Here in the United States, if you get busted for drugs it feels like it is the absolute most awful thing that could happen to you (for some of us). In other countries they have much worse consequences to being... Learn MoreIn the News: Is US Involvement in Mexico’s Drug War Making Things Worse?
The Mexican government is losing the drug war. That’s why the Obama administration is now sending U.S. security forces directly into the war zones in Mexico, as never before. The increasing involvement of the United States in Mexico’s drug war... Learn MoreSubstance Showdown: Heroin vs. Prescription Painkillers
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My mom used to say she could tell I was on drugs just from a mere “gut feeling”. I mean, she was my mom so this isn’t surprising. For most people their mothers know them better than anyone else. It... Learn MoreIn the News: DEA Cracks Down on Designer Drugs
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(For Part One, Click Here.) Could Drug Paraphernalia Be in Your Home Right Now? Many of the items that you may not realize are drug paraphernalia are in your house right now. Don’t worry though because they are in... Learn More