LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide is sold under countless different names. It’s often referred to as acid. LSD often known as a party drug because of its extreme hallucinogenic properties. How is LSD made? Lysergic acid, a fungus that grows in grains, is what LSD is...
The past two decades have seen a dramatic rise in overdose fatalities in the U.S., especially deaths related to opioid use. The CDC reports that more than 70,000 Americans died of an overdose in 2017, and there are 192 such fatalities in the U.S. each day. ...
After the recent decisions to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms in the cities of Denver and Oakland, many people are wondering if their state may be next in line to change its policies on the substance. Here's the impact that this hallucinogenic can have. Questioning...
Drugs are taken very seriously in Virginia and can cause immense problems in a person's life if they are arrested and convicted on drug offenses. Those who are arrested on drug charges in Virginia should remember the potential consequences they are facing and take...
Virginians who are arrested for drug crimes can face a variety of penalties depending on the crime with which they are charged. With drug possession, the level of charges and their corresponding penalties will depend on the drug involved and if the accused individual...
Although marijuana is being treated more leniently throughout the U.S., with some states outright legalizing it, it is still against the law in Virginia. A person who is caught with marijuana can face drug possession charges. With these drug offenses, possession with...
Virginians arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia or selling these items must understand what these are and the consequences. Drug offenses are diverse, and there are many allegations that can arise from them. If, for example, a person is selling and...
Police in Virginia will be on high alert for those they believe are committing drug crimes, and they won't hesitate to arrest someone who has allegedly possessed or intended to distribute drugs. For example, a teacher from I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth,...
In order for law officials in Virginia to determine that you are manufacturing drugs, they must first catch you in possession of the drugs or equipment to manufacture, and prove that there is an intent to manufacture or cultivate the drugs. This means that owning...
If police stop your vehicle, they may attempt to search your vehicle for drugs and other paraphernalia to bring into evidence later on. However, if the police search your vehicle illegally, any evidence they find may get thrown out, which can result in the dismissal...