Parents Still Turn to Troubled-Youth Ranches

Parents still turn to troubled-youth ranches

Filed under: Albuquerque Drug Abuse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — David Hall was afraid of his own son. They were getting into … Some are staffed by doctors and psychologists, others hire people with no training and who have their own past behavioral and addiction issues. Although the NATSP …
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John McCluskey Jury Deciding If Convicted Murderer Will Get Death Penalty

Filed under: Albuquerque Drug Abuse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys for convicted killer John McCluskey are scheduled to deliver closing arguments Monday in the first phase of his sentencing trial. … the defense called several …
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Boy collapses after smoking Spice; enforcement difficult

Filed under: Albuquerque Drug Abuse

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Spice — often sold as incense, but illegal in New Mexico — contains dried plant material and chemical additives that produce mind-altering effects similar to marijuana. It may be sold under a variety …
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