A year-long investigation into suspected drug activity in Colorado recently came to an end, resulting in almost two dozen people facing criminal charges. The Denver Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Attorney’s Office worked to investigate...
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Doctor shopping may lead to possession charges or worse
A growing number of people are finding themselves with substance abuse problems stemming from the use of prescription painkillers and other drugs. Perhaps your doctor has prescribed one or more of these drugs for you. If so, you may understand how their powerfully...
Drug charges and marijuana laws in Colorado
In 2014, the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal in certain circumstances. It is only legal when sold by authorized dealers, and the new laws have not lessened the serious nature of the criminal charges that may come with the improper sale or...
Underage use of marijuana has not increased since legalization
Marijuana was first legalized for recreational use in Colorado in 2012, with the first retail store opening in 2014. Since then, anti-marijuana groups have argued that legalization may increase underage used of the substance. However, federal studies have suggested...
Meth overdoses push drug fatalities to record high in Colorado
Though much of the focus has been on the opioid epidemic, methamphetamine use is still a major problem in Colorado. In El Paso County, deaths from meth use almost doubled from 2016 to 2017. The Pueblo Chieftain states the use of meth also helped push Colorado drug...
What you need to know about prescription painkillers in Colorado
The opioid crisis in the United States has gotten a lot of attention in recent months. President Trump declared the crisis a national emergency in late 2017. Many people find themselves addicted to prescription painkillers that a doctor prescribed for a...
Answers to 5 common questions about marijuana in Colorado
By now you probably already know recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado. However, there are many misunderstandings floating around about this topic. Whether you have lived in the state all your life or you just moved here, it is crucial for you to understand the...
Take Care When Driving With Marijuana In Colorado
The passage of Amendment 64 legalized possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational use by persons aged 21 or older. But Colorado laws regulate where recreational marijuana can be consumed and how it can be transported. If you run afoul of these laws,...
Home growing marijuana in El Paso County
Amendment 64 has allowed Coloradans greater recreation freedom when it comes to marijuana, even though it's still a controlled substance at the federal level. As is well known at this point, this has led to a number of challenges in the state. Colorado's position puts...
The 5 things you need to know about marijuana laws in Colorado
While some may still sneer at the fact that Colorado legalized medical and recreational marijuana, there is no doubt now that it has had a huge impact on our state, particularly our revenue. As a 2015 Forbes article explains, by about this time last year, our state...
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