Methamphetamine is a drug that works by increasing the level of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain associated with reward, motivation, pleasure, and motor function. Increasing the...
The second week of June marked Game 4 of the NBA finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers were gearing up to play the Golden State Warriors. All eyes were on Lebron James just before the game began....
Minnesota has seen some new and unusual drugs come into the limelight lately. If you are the parent of teenagers it can sometimes be a daunting task protecting children from the dangers of the unknown....
Warmer weather means different things for everyone but it almost always means more outdoor activities. For some it simply means rolling down the windows on your way to work or opening up the car’s sunroof...
Operating a vehicle on a Minnesota road means that you are agreeing to drive without being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. What this form of “implied consent” means to a driver is that...
Scientists or medical professionals have rarely cited marijuana as a truly dangerous drug. The drug certainly decreases brain function and over time can cause brain damage, however, it comparison with many other Schedule I Substances, marijuana...
During a year full of questionable uses of force by law enforcement, many questions and concerns have come into the spotlight. Thanks, in part, to the media, national attention has been drawn to the idea...
The country has undergone somewhat of a cultural shift when it comes to marijuana. The once strictly prohibited drug has seen a major increase in levels of acceptance over the past few years. Most notably,...
Over the past year the overreach of authority and abuse of power by police officers has been thrust into the nation’s focal point. The police involvement in the killing of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and...
When we go about our day-to-day activities we can sometimes find ourselves letting our mind wander to the criminals that might interfere with them. We lock the doors to our homes or cars in anticipation...
