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Facts about Kratom Legalization

Many countries have deemed kratom unsafe for consumption as a tea and in capsule form. It’s also no longer legal to smoke it in many countries, such as: Australia Denmark Finland Ireland Malaysia Thailand Bulgaria In addition, some US states, like Arkansas, Vermont, and Alabama, have made the drug illegal. What Is Kratom? Kratom comes […]

Is the ‘All of the Above’ Approach the Best Option for Nevada in Fighting the Drug Epidemic?

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is pushing for an “all of the above approach” to fighting the problem of drug trafficking, abuse, and addiction across the state, and the Substance Abuse Workshop is meeting regularly to turn that statement into action. What does it mean to take an “all of the above approach,” and is […]

Is There a Marijuana Shortage in Nevada?

Recreational marijuana became available in Nevada this month, and within a few days, there was talk of a shortage in supply. People were waiting in 100+ temperatures for hours to be among the first to buy marijuana legally in the state. In the first few days of legal sales of the drug, an estimated $3 […]

NV Governor’s Proposal for Real-Time Tracking of Opioid Use Moves a Step Forward

Across the country, states have stepped up to address the opioid crisis by implementing statewide – and in some cases, interstate – prescription drug monitoring databases. These databases provide a way for doctors and pharmacists to see all prescriptions given to any patient, allowing them to avoid giving them a prescription that could cause another […]

American Beverage Institute Targets Utah DUI Bill in Nevada

At the end of next year, Utah is slated to drop their legal driving limit from 0.08 percent blood alcohol content to 0.05 percent. While many experts across the country have long said that this was a move supported by research and suggested for optimum safety for innocent people on the roads, many view this […]