When your child went away to college, you never thought they’d have a problem with the law. That’s why you were surprised to get a call saying that they had been arrested for possessing drugs that didn’t belong to them. You found out that they had another student’s...
Every crime carries social stigma, but drug offenses can be particularly damaging for your future. Everyone from future employers and landlords to scholarship programs may refuse to work with those who have drug convictions that show up in a criminal background check....
When your child graduated from high school with great grades and was accepted at a good college, you'll have felt enormously proud of them as well as proud of yourself for raising a successful child. When you dropped them off at college, it was likely to be a nervous...
Although Maryland has decriminalized possession of cannabis, other drug offenses still carry significant penalties. Before facing a court date for drug possession, an accused individual should understand the potential legal consequences. Review the laws that govern...
For many in Maryland who suffer from painful illnesses, injuries or surgeries, prescription medications help them deal with the pain while their bodies recover. Other drugs help patients who struggle with symptoms of depression, attention deficit, schizophrenia and a...
When your children are young, you see them as perfect, innocent human beings. They could do no wrong in your eyes because they are your kids. But as young children become young adults, a parent’s perspective shifts. You can no longer control your children’s decisions,...
College is a time of experimentation for young adults, but some college students go too far with what they are willing to experiment with. Some students turn to experimentation with alcohol or drugs for stress release or increased attention. It doesn't matter if your...
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has partnered with Baltimore law enforcement and healthcare officials to launch a multi-tiered plan to address the city’s opioid epidemic.The “360 Strategy” focuses on coordinating efforts between local law enforcement and federal...
The fentanyl overdose epidemic continues to leave its mark on the state of Maryland. Last year, the number of overdose deaths tied to the synthetic drug reached an all-time high and 2018 is looking like it will even surpass that number.The numbers are heart-breaking....
It may seem harmless enough. Your friend seems very stressed out. We aren’t talking just a little on edge either. She’s talking about how she can’t sleep, can’t eat and just in general is having a hard time coping with life. You’ve been there before. You understand....
