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More and More Americans Getting Their Medications Outside of The U.S.

Rayman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:02:38 +0000

With the cost of medications rising on a yearly basis, the lack of generic drugs available, and higher deductibles of many health insurance programs, more Americans are opting to purchase their prescribed medicines from other countries. And, it’s legal. It’s a known fact that once a generic drug hits the market, prices fall between 60 [...]

Where Can You Dispose Of Unused Medications In Superior? Superior Police Makes It Easy With New Program

Steve Tanko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:54:40 +0000

The Superior Police Department in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Superior Department of Public Works Environmental Services Division have teamed up to give residents a way to properly dispose of their unused medications. The drop-box program is set to debut on Monday, December 3rd – and will be available [...]

Superior Police Department Makes Narcotics Arrest

Steve Tanko — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:40:36 +0000

Superior Police have arrested a resident for the repeated sale and delivery of heroin. Carvell Nashun Robinson was arrested following an investigation by the narcotics officers of both the Superior Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. More than three grams of heroin was seized during the investigation. Robinson will be charged with [...]

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:10:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

'Grease,' 'Taxi' Star Jeff Conaway in Coma After Drug Overdose

Tony Hart — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:14:22 +0000

In another tragic twist, actor Jeff Conaway has slipped into a coma after an overdose, possibly from pain pills, his manager confirmed Thursday.

Conaway was found unconscious on May 11, and is currently in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital.

Inmates' Coloring Books Painted With Drugs [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:43:53 +0000

Three inmates at the Cape May County Correctional Center in New Jersey wanted their drugs so badly, they used a children's coloring book to sneak them into their prison cells. We hate to give criminals so much credit, but the whole process was undeniably ingenious.

With the help of two civilians, the inmates painted numerous coloring books with what looked to be water color, but was actually a liquid version of a drug called Suboxone. They would have gotten away with it, but in February officers at the correction center were tipped off and began testing the books for drug substances.

Marijuana Catapult Found at Mexican Border

Tony Hart — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:50:36 +0000

Infrared surveillance cameras at the Arizona/Mexico border have captured images of Mexican drug smugglers using a nine-foot-tall catapult to hurl 45-pound bags of marijuana over a border wall and into the U.S. The smugglers had set the catapult up about 20 yards away from the wall, and appear to have been doing their illicit catapulting [...]

It's Mommy's Fault!

Rayman — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:09:51 +0000

I’ll admit those who tune in my radio show for the first time can be a little taken back when they hear me . Some enjoy the show, some don’t, and some might think I’m a little “bent” if you know what I mean. What if I told you it isn’t my fault? What if [...]