Monthly Archives: October 2022
Tianeptine, Also Known As Gas Station Heroin
The difference between an over-the-counter supplement, a prescription medication, and a street drug has more to do with where the substance is available than how it affects the body. In the 19th century, you could walk into any pharmacy and buy cough syrup in which the main ingredient was opium, but now cough syrup… Read More »
The Fifth Amendment And Drug Cases
When police officers recite the Miranda warnings when arresting someone that they suspect of committing a crime, they tell the defendant that he or she has the right to remain silent. In that situation, the purpose is to let defendants know that they have the right to consult with a lawyer before answering questions… Read More »
Can You Get Criminal Charges If You Tell A Doctor The Truth About Your Drug Use?
Drugs can kill, but sometimes enforcement of drug laws makes the situation worse instead of better. Anyone’s chances of surviving a drug overdose or adverse reaction to a drug, legal or illegal, are better the sooner they seek medical attention. Many overdose deaths could have been prevented if people who were present when they… Read More »