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New Jersey's Battle against Pharmaceutical Drugs

By Lependorf & Silverstein

In 2008, New Jersey had a total of 42,173 arrests for the possession and usage of drugs. A growing percentage of the total drug arrests were attributed to the use of prescription drugs. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New Jersey has one of the highest concentrations of pharmaceutical and chemical firms in the United States. The DEA has seen an increase in the number of crimes associated with prescription forgery and organized prescription drug script rings. Some of the most frequently abused prescription drugs include Percocet, OxyContin, Xanax, and Vicodin. When used as directed, the prescription drugs serve as painkillers for a variety of medical conditions. On the other hand, if not used properly, these prescription drugs can be abused...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on June 08, 2010 (boomark / email).