Facts
- Only a fragment of the morphine used in the U.S. that is derived from opium is used as morphine, while the remaining amount is converted to codeine and other morphine derivatives.
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- When crystal meth labs are discovered, hazardous materials units respond to properly handle and dismantle the labs in order to protect homes and people living near the lab.
- The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated that 6,222,000 Americans aged 12 and older have used crack at least once in their lifetime.
DUI/DWI Offenders - Crown PointDrinking and driving, or driving while under the influence are severe offenses not to be taken lightly. Although each state has its own way of dealing with DUI/DWI offenders, there are some generalities that can be expected. Depending on the severity of the driver's intoxication and how stringent the state laws are, they may have to serve time in jail for their offense. Once this is completed they will probably have additional retribution to do in order to drive a vehicle again. Many states require the person to undergo counseling and/or therapy to aid in their recovery process. Typically these counseling sessions are held in a group setting by either an addiction recovery professional or a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The state will require a set number of counseling hours that the DUI/DWI offender will need to attend.