Hon. Patrick C. Bowler, ret. Although the laws regarding the use of marijuana vary from state to state, the legalization of recreational marijuana and/or medical marijuana in some have created significant issues for probation departments and treatment courts. Probation departments are tasked with efforts to establish effective rehabilitation for probationers and treatment courts have successfully […]
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Marijuana Use Disorder Should Be Taken Seriously
4 million people. That’s the number of Americans abusing or dependent on marijuana according to a 2016 report. With today’s increased access, this number continues to climb. Compare that to prescription drug users and cocaine users and you’re looking at two to three times the amount of dependency.
Read MoreThe Changes and Challenges of Designer Drugs
Designer drugs have exploded onto the scene in the past decade. These psychoactive substances are often manufactured overseas and sold in the U.S. over the internet. Others are sold in gas stations, smoke shops, or convenience stores. Marketed as natural, consumers think they are less dangerous. Side effects differ, but synthetics can cause aggressive and […]
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