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Alabama’s chemical endangerment laws are strict, especially for pregnant women. One program offers alternatives to jail for treating prenatal substance use.
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The crisis surrounding opioid use has extended into Louisiana communities, and Odyssey House is a local nonprofit working to reduce harm and substance use…
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In nearly every state, prison populations have exploded -- in large part, because of drug laws and the people, like Manny Hills, who are arrested and…
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Since we began broadcasting Louisiana Eats! over five years ago, we've noticed a recurring theme when speaking with chefs, bartenders and restaurant…
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While state lawmakers will be considering moves toward decriminalizing marijuana later in this session, they’re heading the other direction when it...
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The compounds in the street drug known as "bath salts" aren't necessarily illegal, and they're constantly changing — allowing drug makers to stay one step ahead of law enforcement. So the Drug Enforcement Agency decided to make its own bath salts to better understand the drug.
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Leaders in public health, law enforcement and community organizations have unveiled a report they say is a battle plan against drug use. The focus is on…