Substances

West Virginia Doctor Convicted for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances, Loses Medical License and Clinic

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Chapmanville, WV — Brian McDevitt, a 61-year-old doctor from Chapmanville, was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances, concluding a four-day trial. McDevitt, who operated as a sole provider at the Chapmanville Medical Clinic, now faces the loss of his medical license and forfeiture of his clinic. During the trial, it was revealed that McDevitt had prescribed medications such as hydrocodone and alprazolam on dates including May 17 and March 29 of the years 2022 and 2024, respectively. These prescriptions were deemed to have been issued outside … Read more

Louisiana Faces Legal Challenge Over Reclassification of Abortion Drugs as Controlled Substances Amid Broader Medical Concerns

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Lake Charles, La. — Louisiana has taken a controversial step by being the first state to label the abortion medications Mifepristone and Misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances. This historic decision, spearheaded by Governor Jeff Landry with the passage of Senate Bill 276, has sparked intense debate and legal challenges concerning its impact on healthcare. The reclassification came into effect on October 1, immediately drawing opposition from healthcare professionals and reproductive rights advocates. Critics argue that the law not only impedes access to abortion but also affects the availability of these drugs for treating other medical … Read more

Clovis Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Controlled Substances in Landmark Trial

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CLOVIS, New Mexico – David Brown, a 53-year-old resident of Clovis, was recently found guilty of trafficking a controlled substance, a second-degree felony, according to Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray. The verdict was delivered by a Curry County jury on March 22, 2024. In January 2023, officers from the Adult Probation and Parole Office, accompanied by the Clovis Police Department, conducted a routine home visit to Brown’s residence in a local hotel. During the visit, authorities discovered 10 grams of methamphetamines, black tar heroin, Xanax, and fentanyl pills. Brown was subsequently arrested and taken … Read more