by admin | Sep 14, 2009 | Crime / Courts
A national survey might indicate a drop in methamphetamine use in the country and in Missouri, but don’t expect a drop in the battle against the drug. Meth use has fallen nearly 60% from 2006 to 2008, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health with...
by admin | Sep 3, 2009 | Crime / Courts, Politics / Govt
Missouri has the dubious distinction of being the methamphetamine capital of the country and largely has been left to fight meth on its own. That, though, is changing. National attention has come to the fight against meth. The federal drug czar has announced a special...
by admin | Aug 12, 2009 | News
The 2009 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse is underway in St. Louis, bringing together more than 200 addiction experts, treatment providers, and representatives of the gambling industry. Experts taking part in this event come from the...
by admin | Jul 4, 2009 | Crime / Courts, Politics / Govt
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ray Price has taken on more duties than just guiding Missouri’s top court. Price jokes when asked about his dual roles: he became Chief Justice July 1st, after being elected chairman of the National Association of Drug Court...
by admin | Jun 18, 2009 | Crime / Courts
There’s a new meth on the market in Missouri as manufacturers of the illegal drug are coming up with ways to further skirt the law and speed up the "cooking" process. It’s called "shake and bake" and it’s a new way to make...