Parenting is obviously both rewarding and challenging at times. If you have a child in college, this is likely not news to you. You're probably like hundreds of other parents in North Carolina who have worked hard for years and done your best to help your child reach...
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that a misdemeanor conviction won't impact them down the line. They're just happy when they don't get time behind bars. The reality, though, is that misdemeanor charges are no joke. They can still follow you around for a...
It is not uncommon for some people to search for an outlet to deal with childhood trauma. Many of those people choose to use drugs as coping mechanisms. Relying on legal or illegal substances to gain relief from traumatic situations that have occurred during childhood...
The recent unrest in the Charlotte area following the shooting death of a black male by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers was initially sparked by the officers' observation that the man was smoking a "blunt" of marijuana. The police department released details of...
Last month, our blog discussed how the Drug Enforcement Administration declined to grant a request to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the most restrictive classification. While you might believe that the list of Schedule I drugs...
It goes without saying that attitudes toward marijuana in this country have undergone a fundamental shift over the last decade. Indeed, one needn't look any further than the fact that 25 states and the District of Columbia have now passed laws legalizing use of the...
Another year at High Point University is about to begin. Thousands of students are getting ready to start the fall semester. To some, it may be the first time out on their own as a freshman. For others, it may be their last year. Regardless, parents of college kids...