Massachusetts is one of several states that have made marijuana use legal for all adults 21 years of age and older. However, there are some restrictions on when and where the drug can be used. In particular, it’s still illegal to drive when you’re high -- and doing so...
Support versus enabling of a loved one with an addiction
When a loved one has an addiction, e.g., a spouse, child or another family member, your instinct is to support and help them. However, some of your instinctive behaviors may cause more harm than good. You need to understand the difference between supporting your...
Did you know you can get an OUI from prescription medications?
When you started to feel unwell, you decided to meet up with your medical provider and have an exam. They gave you some medications, but they didn’t talk to you about them. They just told you to drink a lot of water when you took them. You took the first pill as soon...
Do college students shoplift?
It’s easy to stereotype college students and assume that some of the millions of dollars worth of shoplifted items every year are stolen by these students. After all, college students are notoriously poor, as they try to get through school with only part-time jobs,...
