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By: Brooke Price According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 13.2% of adults over 18 in the U.S. reported use of antidepressant medications from 2015-2018.[1] Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) are among the most commonly prescribed, but can cause serious side effects including headaches, drowsiness, insomnia, and dizziness.[2] Previously, we’ve discussed... Read More »
By: Brooke Price Studies have shown that domestic violence frequently occurs alongside substance abuse disorders, with alcohol being a major factor.[1] Although drinking is never an excuse for committing assault or any other acts of violence, impairment can impact a person’s judgement, perception, and processing abilities. Simple miscommunications or underlying traumas may be exacerbated when... Read More »
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On average, it takes a full hour for the body to metabolize one standard drink.[1] And after a night out with friends, it’s common practice to sleep it off and drive home the next morning. But what if there’s still alcohol in your system the next day? For example: If you go to the bars... Read More »
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Domestic assault is any type of physical abuse or violence that occurs between people in an intimate relationship, family members, or household members. The State of Texas does not have a separate law for domestic assault. Instead, the general statute for ‘assault’ is applied to domestic disputes. The collateral consequences are more far-reaching if the... Read More »
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Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most aggressively punished offenses in the state of Texas. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, however, since the crime is more common than a person would expect. According to the latest statistics published by the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 671 drunk driving deaths... Read More »
Post by Brooke Price According to the Texas Arrest Data report published by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a large percentage of all criminal arrests in Texas are drug possession charges. There are many factors that affect the consequences that you may face, such as drug category, intent to distribute, penalty group, and prescription status.... Read More »
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Although cannabis laws are changing across the nation and the use of marijuana products has entered mainstream media, it is still illegal to possess and distribute marijuana in Texas. Marijuana offenses can carry a wide range of consequences, and it’s important to know what you may face if you are caught with the drug.... Read More »
According to a 2019 report by the Addiction Research Institute with sources from DEA field divisions, methamphetamine usage is the top drug threat in Texas. There were over 12,000 treatment admissions and almost 1,000 deaths caused by methamphetamine across the state. Although monitoring programs and treatment plans have been established, methamphetamine usage is still... Read More »
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The holidays can evoke a range of emotions in people, from excitement to sadness. Factor in the continuing uncertainty due to Covid and the possibility for Christmas and New Year’s parties, and those emotions are likely to run high. During the period from Thanksgiving to New Year, law enforcement is out and looking for... Read More »
According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, family violence reports increase on average 2.7% during the holiday season. However, the number of hotline calls drops dramatically. Call volume decreases on average 53% on Christmas Day and 30% on New Years day. With the pandemic easing a bit, and gatherings and festivities increasing... Read More »