February 20th, 2014
DEA Unable to Keep up with Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are some of the most popular drugs entering the market today, making it difficult for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to keep up with newly emerging substances. The synthetic market is taking off in part because of crackdowns on ‘classic’ drugs, such as methamphetamine. As ...
November 27th, 2013
The Rising Popularity of Kratom Spurs Concern Over Legality
In a CBS article published last week, a drug named kratom was defined as a highly addictive legal drug similar to cocaine that has been gaining popularity in South Florida. Sold as an herbal remedy at Kava bars, head shops and convenience stores in the area, kratom comes from a tree in ...
November 6th, 2013
How High Can You Fly?
Forget measuring your carry-on liquids to ensure they meet the precise amount allowed to pass airport security inspection — can you bring pot on flights? With the legalization of medical marijuana in 20 states (and counting), and recreational use of the drug approved in Washington and ...
