Methamphetamine is a type of illicit drug. On the street, the most common form is crystal methamphetamine, often simply called "meth" or "crystal meth." This is only a single form of the drug, which can be taken in many ways. Methamphetamine can be injected, snorted,...
When will a teen in Arizona be tried as an adult?
Making mistakes is simply part of growing up. Some mistakes are minor and serve as a good learning experience. However, sometimes a youth makes a bad choice or is simply hanging with the wrong crowd. At times like this, the youth might be accused of committing a...
Arizona needle exchange bill moves forward in the Senate
Drug use -- particularly the use of opioids -- is becoming a public health crisis in Arizona and across the nation. Steps need to be taken to address the issue and try to reverse the damage it has done to our society. As reported in an earlier post on this blog, the...
Aggravated DUI charges can significantly impact one’s life
Being accused of driving under the influence is a situation no driver in Arizona wants to be in. After all, even a sober person might have trouble performing a field sobriety test. Or, there may have been a good reason for a person to driver erratically, for example,...
Arizona still takes a hard stance against marijuana
These days, not everyone views marijuana as "the gateway drug." Many people believe that marijuana is not as harmful and dangerous as it had been made out to be in the past. In fact, some states are starting to decriminalize marijuana by significantly reducing the...
