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Bath Salts No Excuse
There’s no question that wherever you find illegal drugs you find problems, but a recent case has shown that curiously, sometimes an illegal drug can serve as a scapegoat for criminal activity. A suspected New Jersey murderer who claimed that the designer drug “bath salts” was responsible for causing him to kill his girlfriend, and [...]
Bath Salts – The Facts in an Infographic
This is an amazing infographic courtesy of the Pat Moore Foundation which shows the real facts about bath salt abuse. Louisiana had a major problem with bath salts. At one time it was thought that we were potentially a major distributor or even manufacturer for the drug nationwide. Since Governor Bobby Jindal banned the bath [...]
Narconon Riverbend: The Trusted Drug Abuse Solution
The Better Business Bureau has determined that Narconon Louisiana meets BBB accreditation standards; this includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. This means to you the consumer that Riverbend Retreat cares a great deal about who you are and how to help you and make sure you get [...]
Bath salts in Louisiana
Half a dozen dangerous chemicals sold as fake bath salts and plant food have been outlawed by emergency order in Louisiana. If you are caught selling them you face penalties just like you sold heroin. This is the result of direct action taken by Governor Bobby Jindal. The powders are sold with the names of [...]
Our Clients Graduate Able to Solve Their Own Problems
What is a condition? It is a state that something is in. As we live our lives we have problems we make choices and decisions and so our life is lived. Sometimes we don’t make the right decisions and we end up spinning our lives out of control. Now what we get with that is [...]
New Orleans, LA men found guilty for drug offenses
Two New Orleans men were found guilty this week of drug offenses, according to The Times-Picayune. One man, Kerry Smith, a 35 year old New Orleans native, was arrested for selling drugs in front of his house. At the time of his apprehension, more than 100 pieces of crack cocaine were found on his person. [...]
New Jersey shifts drug prevention program budgets
In a move that has left several existing drug abuse prevention programs without adequate funding, New Jersey state government has restructured its funding system to better meet federal standards and allow for competitive bidding. The state seeks to follow models used by tobacco use prevention organizations in other states, seeking contracts that seek to alter [...]
Houston inhalant abuse trend: Freon
A disturbing new drug trend is sweeping through the Houston area: teenagers stealing Freon from air conditioners and huffing it for a buzz. While Freon abuse is an old story, the way it is being popularized is new. Houston, TX teenagers are huffing it and then posting videos of their inhalant abuse on YouTube. A [...]
Teen dies of heroin overdose in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cierra Adams, 17, died of a heroin overdose in Cincinnati, Ohio last weekend. The Batesville native drove to Cincinnati to obtain heroin. She died in Batesville at a friend’s house on the eve of her 18th birthday. Cincinnati authorities say that there has been a spike in heroin overdose cases. Coroner Bhati was quoted by [...]
Savannah, GA drug raids put six in jail
A Chatham-Savannah narcotics team seized large quantities of illicit drugs as well as five handguns in a series of drug raids Police discovered what they described as trafficking quantities of ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana as well as over $10,000 in cash. The sting shut down several dealers apparently operating in the Savannah, GA area. Several [...]
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