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Re-branding is nothing new in the business world; the practice simply gives a fresh identity to an old product. But when it comes to designer drugs like Spice, K-2 and the latest product on the scene called Flakka, re-branding is the way the manufacturers get around laws aimed at banning these substances. That is because Read more »

Synthetic marijuana brand names like Spice and K-2 have become more and more recognized over the last few years, mostly due to the negative headlines regarding the potentially life-threatening consequences of using these so-called “designer drugs.” These days, there is a new brand of synthetic marijuana that is emerging on the streets of Ohio and Read more »

Narcotics are a class of drugs that typically blunt the senses, including but not limited to the sensation of pain. Opioids, such as morphine and derivatives (such as hydrocodone)are becoming increasingly popular outpatient prescription treatments for chronic pain. These medications used to be uncommonly prescribed to outpatients for only the most severe chronic pain, such Read more »

Drug raids involving a dozen homes executed by Elyria, Lorain and Sheffield Lake police resulted in 30 arrests and yielded nearly $500,000 worth of cash and illegal drugs on the morning of Wednesday, March 18. According to police, the raids were conducted at the end of an investigation into a suspected cocaine distribution operation, which Read more »

Those who think the vast varieties of synthetic marijuana are a safe to use may want to think twice before giving this potentially deadly drug substitute a try. Synthetic pot is also known by names like Moon Rocks, Blaze, Skunk, Spice, K-2 and of course, fake weed. While some of these names sound fun and Read more »

These days it seems oxycontin has replaced coal as the new cash-generator in the Buckeye State, a trend that has left plenty of addicts, drug overdose deaths and increased crime in its wake. Oxycontin is the fifth-most prescribed pills for pain management in the world, and it is popular among local addicts. Users typically crush Read more »

A federal grand jury indicted two men who were characterized in court documents as “main suppliers” of both heroin and cocaine in the Cleveland area. The grand jury indicted Francisco Javier Sanudo, 37, and 50-year-old Jairo Colon, both of Cleveland, on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, distributing and Read more »