When we hear the term “drug offender,” we often think first of an unscrupulous and violent individual; a person so consumed by a substance that their behavior and actions become criminal. But this instant thought isn’t always the case. In fact, a great number of those finding themselves in legal … [Read more...] aboutPresident Obama Plans Broader Use of Clemency to Aid Nonviolent Drug Offenders
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Acetyl Fentanyl Could Hit Charlotte’s Streets
Last winter, a headline in The Charlotte Observer read, “Two powerful street drugs behind recent overdoses across NC.” The story, covered by Thomasi McDonald, opened with a reference to a warning issued by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in the winter of 2013. The NCDHHS … [Read more...] aboutAcetyl Fentanyl Could Hit Charlotte’s Streets
Mecklenburg County’s Public Parks and Government Properties Are Officially Smoke Free Zones
Did you know? A new county-wide ordinance means Mecklenburg County's Public Park System and Government Grounds are now smoke and tobacco free! The county's Board of County Commissioners approved with an 8-1 vote on October 21, 2014, and the ordinance officially took effect on March 18, 2015, with … [Read more...] aboutMecklenburg County’s Public Parks and Government Properties Are Officially Smoke Free Zones
We Proudly Support Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This annual awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, has been instrumental in giving a voice to people who are affected by alcoholism and abuse. Tragically millions of lives are affected by … [Read more...] aboutWe Proudly Support Alcohol Awareness Month
