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Rights that you have if pulled over by the police
It’s night-time, you’re driving home, and out of nowhere, blue lights appear in your rear-view mirror. It’s easy for fear to seep into your vehicle, but know that regardless of the reason you are being pulled over, as a Mississippian and American citizen, you still have rights. If you are pulled over You do…
The trickle-down effect of drug charges for college students
College is a time of learning and personal growth, and for many people, it is a time of experimentation and exploration as well. Part of how people grow and mature during their college years stems from the mistakes they make, such as drinking too much or learning about how hangovers affect their life the…
Marijuana and the law in Mississippi: What you should know
It’s impossible not to notice the fact that, despite still being a Schedule I illegal drug under federal law, marijuana is being used just about everywhere these days. The majority of the states in this country have already made provisions for the use of medical marijuana. Some areas have decriminalized the possession of the…
Choose the right drunk driving defense strategy
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol can have a widespread effect on your life, ranging from your career to your standing within the community. For this reason, if you find yourself in this position, it’s best to learn more about the many types of drunk driving defense strategies that are available…
How prevalent is Adderall on college campuses?
College students can often become overburdened and stressed out with all of their responsibilities. This stress can lead to poor performance in the classroom and issues in other areas of life. Students may turn to study drugs to cope with this added pressure. Pharmaceutical abuse has been a noticeable pattern of behavior among college…
Mississippi has the fourth highest opioid prescription rates
The opioid epidemic has plagued the United States for quite some time now. While prescription rates for the country have been consistently falling since 2012, the problem is still prevalent in multiple states. Mississippi is one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic. In 2017, Mississippi was ranked as the fourth highest…