According to the TBI’s website, around 80% of all crimes in Tennessee are related to drugs in some way, and drug related offenses are the 2nd most common type of crime to occur. While there are many states in the US that are working towards decriminalizing the possession and use of drugs like marijuana, Tennessee […]
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Alprazolam, the generic name for the anti-anxiety drug Xanax, surpassed marijuana in 2011 as the second-leading cause of impaired driving in Alabama after alcohol, according to data from traffic stops compiled by the Department of Forensic Science. Continue reading more about this here. While I don’t have the figures for TN, I would assume we are […]
Agent authorities are worried that there are deadly new drug types that are currently being sold throughout the state, according to the information that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation received from a drug investigation. A news release reported that there were some toxic drug combinations, in the form of samples, which were received by the bureau’s investigation team. The […]
The holidays are upon us in full force and that means that out of town visitors and family will be coming in and staying as guests. This is generally a happy time and families enjoy the opportunity to see loved ones that they may not see more than once per year. However, as people arrive, […]
The debate about the legalization of marijuana continues to take place in states across the country. Some states, like California, Washington, Colorado, and the District of Columbia, have legalized the recreational use of the drug. Other states, like Tennessee, have legalized cannabidiol for the treatment of medical issues. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is different […]
Seasonal weather changes in Tennessee bring about allergies, colds, and flu. Many drivers take pills to treat them without realizing that some pills can expose them to DUI charges. Contrary to what many people think, Tennessee DUI law does not sanction only drivers who consume alcohol and illegal drugs, but anyone driving under the influence […]
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