AltWeeklies Wire
High Hopes for Cocainenew
Parkinson's patients start to benefit from a new test using the party drug.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-24-2012 |
Drugs
The Squeeze Is Onnew
A state flub hurts an already reeling medical marijuana industry.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
05-08-2012 |
Drugs
'We are Taking it at Face Value'new
The state doesn't license the people cleaning meth labs, and our city isn't checking their work.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
11-10-2011 |
Drugs
MMJ: Take it or Leave itnew
Local defense attorneys say the DA's going too hard on marijuana cases.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
10-20-2011 |
Drugs
Growing Problemnew
Sheriff seeks advice from attorney general on how to handle medical marijuana found during evictions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-14-2011 |
Drugs
Colorado Springs Studies Medical Marijuana Feesnew
It wouldn't be medical marijuana in Colorado Springs if the city and the industry immediately saw eye-to-eye on something.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
06-30-2011 |
Drugs
Medical Marijuana's Flickering Flamenew
Medical marijuana centers are quietly disappearing in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
11-18-2010 |
Drugs
Incense Nonsensenew
Anyone can buy a new and little-understood drug called K2 — even your kids.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-30-2010 |
Drugs
The (Marijuana) Seeds of change in Coloradonew
The Victor City Council's 'yes' vote for medical marijuana doubles as a testament to trust in the tiny mountain town.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-29-2010 |
Drugs
Insurance Agents Are the Latest to Cater to Colorado's Budding Businessnew
Something magical is happening: Medical marijuana is starting to look a lot like a business. A real one. Dispensaries are paying taxes, they're following OSHA regulations, and, increasingly, they're buying insurance.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
A Little Program With Big Results is Running Out of Moneynew
Unique in the nation, the Resource Advocacy Program in Colorado Springs takes the people who have hit absolute rock bottom. Often they're addicted to drugs and alcohol, homeless and mentally ill. Oh, and they're usually distrustful of the Man.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
Success at Colorado Springs Medical Marajuana Dispensariesnew
"We have, I think, something like 13 [medical marijuana] dispensaries in Colorado Springs -- in one of the most conservative cities in the country."
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-03-2009 |
Drugs
Colorado School District Considers Drug Testing Studentsnew
Parents might have a tough time dealing with estimates of rampant drug use in our high schools, but they also need to know that the solutions start at home.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirksten Akens |
08-13-2009 |
Drugs
Drunk Tank: Colorado Springs Loses Its Detox Facilitynew
Emergency rooms will soon be the only safe place for chronic substance abusers to crash in Colorado Springs. What's that say about the rest of us?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Matthew Schniper |
01-27-2009 |
Drugs
Smokin' Medicinenew
Supporters believe marijuana's medicinal value is worth all the battles.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Joshua Zaffos |
02-08-2007 |
Drugs
