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The terms “controlled substance” and “illegal drug” are not perfect synonyms. You can get criminal charges for illegal possession of a controlled substance, but the Controlled Substances Act includes five categories for how tightly it controls the substances. All the schedules except Schedule I are pharmaceutical drugs that physicians can legally administer or prescribe to […]

The good news is that drug overdose deaths have decreased in Oklahoma by more than 40% since 2025. Opioids, especially fentanyl, are the most commonly cited drugs in overdose reports. The decrease could be due to a combination of the availability of naloxone to reverse the effects of opioids, increased access to substance abuse treatment, […]

Interacting with police during a tense situation can be a surreal experience. You are not thinking about the big picture. One minute, you are going about your business, and the next, the police are threatening to arrest you, or even handcuffing you, and anything you say or do can make things worse. As scared or […]