The 20th Judicial District Drug Court celebrated its fourth year of providing drug offenders with an alternative to prison or regular probation Friday morning. It was standing room only in Courtroom A at the Faulkner County Courthouse, with over 100 people gathered to hear the testimonies of graduates or current participants in the drug court program. The first to speak was Jason Pruitt, who said a 10-year addiction to methamphetamine derailed his career before leading to his arrest in Greenbrier. [continues 866 words]
Every year college students travel to Spring Break destinations around the globe to get away from hectic school schedules. Sometimes, 'getting away' involves drugs and alcohol, which can be dangerous, especially for people visiting other countries. Each year over 2,500 American citizens are arrested abroad, on charges mostly relating to drugs, alcohol and the behaviors that are related to them. According to a U.S. Department of State press release, most young people are arrested abroad because they are unaware of the laws in the country they are visiting. [continues 289 words]
