Articles Posted in Prescription Drugs

Americans are prescribed more drugs on average than any other nation on Earth. Most of us never stop to think that many of the drugs legally prescribed by our doctors are categorized as “controlled substances” under the law. Mishandling, abuse, or even sharing these drugs with others can quickly land you in hot water with…

If you face a drug possession charge, the potential consequences are severe. A single lapse in judgment could have consequences lasting a lifetime. Sadly, possession cases often come down to how good your lawyer is. Whether you get a criminal record often comes down to the kind of lawyer you can afford. If you go with an…

Like it or not, drug possession and drug related crimes are all too common in Texas and throughout the US. In the United States, more than one out of every four arrests is related to a drug offense. In fact, more than 1.1 million Americans are arrested every year for drug offenses. That means there…

We have all heard the phrase “Don’t mess with Texas,” but when it comes to drug possession, Texas does NOT mess around. While it may be controversial nationally, the drug laws in the Lone-Star State are some of the most strict in the country. You are innocent until proven guilty, but if you find yourself…

The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program is one of the tools that law enforcement uses to help reduce the number of illegal prescription drugs available on the market. There are several types of drug offenses, but prescription drug possession is one of the most pervasive types. Here is what you should know about the Texas Prescription…