Michael Webster, Investigative Reporter May 04, 2009 “American gangs are operating throughout the country representing the Mexican Drug Cartels (MDC´s). They represent the MDC´s by collecting millions owed by U.S. street dealers. They also act as enforcers for the cartels whenever the cartels feel they have been ripped off or someone owes the cartels money … Read more
By GARY FIELDS “The Obama administration said it favors shorter jail sentences for crimes involving crack cocaine, a stance likely to spark a debate with law-enforcement officials who have opposed easing the penalties. Under current law, a person caught with 500 grams of powder cocaine gets the mandatory minimum sentence of five years, while it … Read more
By COLLEEN MENSCHING – Staff Writer “New drug-testing practices are one-way officials hope to learn more about what they believe is a growing problem in San Diego County —- abuse of oxycodone. The expensive, potentially addictive synthetic opiate is prescribed to treat pain but is abused for the heroinlike high it gives. While officials believe … Read more
By Saundra Young CNN Senior Medical Producer “The main difference between a recovery high school and a public high school is we’re the true safe and drug-free zone — I mean zero tolerance. As long as there are drugs you’re gonna need a recovery high school. Until you’ve eradicated drugs, then you can stop having … Read more
Two city employees were charged with intent to deliver prescription painkillers such as oxycodone (Oxycontin), Adderall and hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Stashes of the prescription drugs were found in a county vehicle that the employees had been using. By Aaron C. Davis Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, April 2, 2009; 12:41 PM “Two Prince George’s County public … Read more