drug charges

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 high rates of substance abuse among healthcare professionals come as no surprise to anyone who works in the healthcare sector. The trend is especially prevalent among doctors, nurses, and other personnel who work in hospitals or who render emergency services. These professionals work unusually long shifts, and the events of a day’s work are […]

Drug laws have changed a lot since the original passage of the federal Controlled Substances Act in 1970. Researchers are constantly developing new drugs and seeking their approval for medical use; meanwhile, previously unknown drugs turn up in the illegal drug supply. It often takes a few drug busts and drug-related medical emergencies or overdoses […]