drug policy

Food Addiction Is Real

Food Addiction Is Real
Here are highlights (in the form of frequently asked questions) to enlighten you: • What have scientists discovered about food addiction? Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse at the National Institutes… Continue reading

Suboxone, an Addiction Treatment Drug, Seeps Into Ohio Prisons as Contraband

Suboxone, an addiction treatment drug, seeps into Ohio prisons as contraband
In Ohio prisons, the underground demand for the drug has spiked … He said the primary purpose for people to use the drug illegally is to self-treat their addictions,… Continue reading

Oklahoma State's Four-Strike Drug Policy Scrutinized in SI Report

Oklahoma State's four-strike drug policy scrutinized in SI report
In Thursday's Sports Illustrated article that alleged widespread marijuana use within the Cowboy football program, Oklahoma State was designated as having "one of the nation's more lenient policies" on drugs. drug… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Officials to Discuss Treatment Options for Offenders

Substance abuse officials to discuss treatment options for offenders
In 2011, state legislators voted to change the way Kentucky deals with non-violent drug offenders when the General Assembly passed House Bill 463. The goal of the bill was to reduce… Continue reading

Drug Czar Charts Alternative to ‘Drug War'

Drug Czar Charts Alternative To ‘Drug War'
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's top drug policy official said Tuesday that although the government continues anti-drug efforts on the Southwest border, “we cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem.” The… Continue reading

A Fresh Look at Drug Rehabilitation Court

A fresh look at Drug Rehabilitation Court
When I became the commander of the Investigations Bureau, I assumed responsibility to approve or deny Drug Rehabilitation Court for those who enter into the criminal justice system. Drug Rehabilitation Court handles cases… Continue reading