E. Clay Shaw Jr. on Minimum Drug Sentences: 'We May Have Overreacted'

E. Clay Shaw Jr. On Minimum Drug Sentences: 'We May Have Overreacted'
Former Rep. E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (R-Fla.), an author of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 that imposed mandatory minimum penalties for drug crimes, said during an Al Jazeera interview that Congress "may have overreacted" in passing the law. Shaw, who … Read more on Huffington Post

'Lali-Palooza' to warn of heroin risks
The need for social awareness of these problems is why she said Lali-Palooza will have various speakers, including former Chicago Bear Desmond Clark, who will sign autographs and speak about issues relating to drug abuse. Chelsea Laliberte said Lali … Read more on Chicago Daily Herald

Northern Kentucky's first methadone clinic opens in Covington
“Methadone Maintenance Treatment for opiate addiction at NKY Med Clinic is supported with a full complement of substance abuse and life-skills counseling as well as supervised medical care.” Methadone and Suboxone help block euphoric effects of the … Read more on kypost.com