While some opioids have legitimate medical uses, they still carry a high risk of addiction and dependence. These drugs work via endorphin release, which helps control pain caused by injury or illness. Opioid abuse and misuse will not only lead to serious legal issues,...
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What the Texas opioid settlement means for physicians
Every year, thousands of Texans die from opioid drug overdoses. In 2018, the exact number was 67,367. This number has social and economic impacts on individuals and families, but it also has implications for the surrounding professional medical community. In recent...
Is taking someone else’s prescription a crime?
Borrowing a pill from a family member or friend, or purchasing them from an unauthorized source, taking another person’s prescription medications may lead have serious implications. In fact, depending on the type of medication, you may face criminal charges if found...
How to determine if an officer illegally instigated a criminal act
If you face a drug-related criminal charge, a conviction can affect your career, future and reputation. Drug crimes include possession, trafficking, distribution, prescription fraud and distribution. While police officers and DEA agents can investigate a case and may...
Drug-free zones may affect possession charges
The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies an offense as a felony if law enforcement arrests an individual in a drug-free zone. According to the Lone Star State’s Health and Safety Code, a drug-free zone includes schools, playgrounds and video game or youth...
How can a drug conviction impact your future?
When facing a drug charge, the idea of conviction may still seem like a distant concern. If this is a first-time offense, you may even feel like you will get off without much issue. But this is rarely if ever the case. Instead, drug convictions have the potential to...
Drug misdemeanors and your job search
After you have paid the dues for your drug crimes in Texas, one of the first things you will need is a job. Getting your life back on track may feel easier and more productive when you have a steady income. Because many employers include specific questions about...
What is the DEA responsible for?
According to the United States Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) formed in 1973 after several government agencies merged into one. Since that time, the DEA has been responsible for enforcing this nation's drug laws regarding the manufacture,...
Is your medication to blame for your run-in with the law?
Texas police pulled you over recently for driving erratically. They suspected you of intoxication, or that you were on an illicit substance. Is your new prescription to blame for this unfortunate situation? Some medications do not lend themselves well to driving....
Can you have a drug charge expunged from your record?
People make mistakes every single day. Unfortunately, some of those mistakes can result in a drug charge on your permanent record. The question is, how long should it stay there? There are many instances of people making questionable decisions during their youth and...
