Disabilities Act Cannot Be Used to Protect Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act cannot be used to protect medical marijuana dispensaries from being shut down.
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Addiction Doctors Ask for Treatment, Not More Jail, for Son of Michael Douglas
A group of well-known addiction doctors is urging that the son of Michael Douglas receive treatment, instead of additional jail time, for his latest drug offense.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Schools in Colorado Shut Down
After receiving warning letters from the federal government, 25 medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado that were located near schools have shut down. The letters from Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh said they must close, or potentially face criminal prosecution.
National Crackdown on Prescription Drug Thefts Involves Dozens of Suspects
Dozens of suspects across the country have been arrested and charged with stealing prescription drugs from tractor trailers and warehouses. Two brothers are accused of stealing more than $70 million of prescription drugs from a warehouse in Connecticut.
Commentary: Breaking the Cycle of Drugs, Alcohol and Crime
Research shows that teens with substance abuse problems are more likely to break the law, behave violently or drop out of school. In fact, 4 out of 5 young people in the juvenile justice system commit crimes while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, says Susan Richardson of Reclaiming Futures.
Commentary: NADCP Kicks off a Coast-to-Coast National Drug Court Month Celebration
West Huddleston, CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, addresses National Drug Court Month and the launch of All Rise America!, a national motorcycle relay for recovery.
Federal Court Says Florida Drug-Testing Order for State Employees is Unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled that an executive order by Florida Governor Rick Scott, which would randomly test state workers for drugs, is unconstitutional. The policy constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure, Federal District Judge Ursula Ungaro ruled Thursday.
Walgreens to Pay $7.9 Million to Resolve Allegations Over Illegal Prescription Transfers
The Justice Department announced that Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $7.9 million to resolve allegations the company gave people enrolled in government-run health programs $25 gift cards if they moved their prescriptions over to the pharmacy chain.
Federal Appeals Court Appears Unmoved By Tobacco Company Arguments in Ad Case
A Federal appeals court appeared unmoved Friday by tobacco industry arguments that the court should overrule a judgment that requires corrective ads about the dangers of smoking.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Cocaine Sentencing Cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in two cases involving different sentencing rules for sellers of crack and powder cocaine.
