Rapid Rise of Synthetic Marijuana, Bath Salts Discussed At a point in Monday night's drug forum at Corbin High School, Operation UNITE President/CEO Karen Kelly asked everyone in the auditorium to stand up. Then Kelly said the following words. "If you do not know somebody who's been affected by drugs, please sit down." Only two people did. The demonstration showed how drugs have taken a toll on Corbin and the Tri-County region. And it was the focus of the forum called "Addicted: A Dose of Reality." Held at the school's Betty Hamilton Center for Performing Arts, the 90-minute presentation showed the stark reality of how easy and available drugs -- both legal and illegal -- are to students and adults. [continues 790 words]
Synthetic marijuana: It's here and it's a problem CORBIN At 28,251 feet, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. Located on the Chinese-Pakistan border in the continent of Asia, it's the highest peak in Pakistan. But some say that high's nothing compared to the high they get from a package of K2, which they can easily buy. The Scooby Doo that's become popular in the Tri-County region in recent months has nothing to do with the cartoon character of the same name -- the Scooby Doo that parents of a generation ago used to watch on TV. [continues 3104 words]
