4th of July and DUI
It's that time of year again. This particular year Independence Day falls on a Thursday and many people are taking an extended weekend which usually means over-indulging in liquor. The…
Driving While High-DUI and Marijuana Use
Medical marijuana is legal in Florida. However, that doesn't mean you can drive after smoking a joint, or does it? Nearly 15 million people report driving while high on pot,…
Pill Sharing is Illegal and Dangerous
It's a common misconception that prescription pill sharing is no big deal, especially taking a pill from the medicine cabinet of a family member. Nothing could be further from the…
Pinellas Opens Up on Treatment Rather Than Jail for Drug Users
Most people who are arrested for drug use or possession in Pinellas County wind up in the county jail facing criminal charges. While incarcerated, they receive no treatment and often…
Big Pharma’s Hypocrisy
Opioid manufacturer Purdue sought to create a drug to combat the effects of opioid abuse so they could profit from both end of the pharmaceutical spectrum. In an NPR Newshour…