Aug 13, 2023 | Drugs, Felony Drug Possession
There are many long-term consequences of drug use that are important to know about if you or anybody you know are using drugs. While many effects depend on the type of drug you are using, there are some similarities across the board. There are emotional effects like changes in mood and sleeping patterns. In addition, the social effects can be extreme and cause damage to relationships. There are psychological effects from the changes in the brain that come with addiction. And finally, there are physical effects to the body that can lead to damage and even death. If you or somebody you know is struggling with drug use, it’s important to know the long-term harm that it can cause. Hopefully, knowing this will help you get the help you need to get clean and sober.
Long-Term Consequences of Drug Use: Negative Effects
Emotional Effects
There are many emotional effects that are long-term consequences of drug use. Oftentimes, long-term drug use can lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness. In fact, many drug users also have other mental health problems. These negative feelings can lead to moodiness and aggression. In addition, long-term drug use has also been linked to sleep issues like insomnia.
Social Effects
The social effects are the most obvious long-term consequences of drug use. Drug use can cause damage to all kinds of relationships in your life. Often friends and family are worried about the drugs, but the drug user isn’t able to quit. This can lead to a lot of damage to the relationship. Drug use can also be isolating because friends and family might not understand why it’s so hard to quit. In addition, the moodiness and aggression that come with long-term drug use can cause relationship problems too. It can be hard for drug users to maintain close relationships.
Psychological Effects
There are also long-term consequences of drug use that affect you psychologically. Drug use causes your brain to become chemically dependent on substances. Your body gets so used to the drugs that you are no longer able to function normally without them. This is what makes quitting so difficult – your body has become too reliant on the drugs. Drug use can cause memory problems both short-term and long-term. And finally, drug use can also cause paranoia and even hallucinations.
Physical Effects
Finally, there are many long-term consequences of drug use that are physical. Many types of drugs can cause strain on your internal organs, especially your heart. There is an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and seizures. Drugs also cause a lot of strain on the liver, which can lead to organ failure and has been linked to cancer as well. Some minor effects of drug use include things like increased heart rate, confusion, and overheating. All in all, long-term drug use is incredibly harmful to your body physically.
There are many negative long-term consequences of drug use. Drugs can cause emotional issues like mood changes and sleep problems. They can also cause relationship issues with family and close friends. There are psychological effects like paranoia and memory issues. And finally, the physical effects can be deadly. There are so many ways in which long-term drug use is harmful to you. However, it can be very difficult to quit using them. If you or somebody you know is struggling with drugs, reach out and get support. It’s important to know the long-term effects so that you can be more focused on recovery.
May 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
A police chase that lasted six minutes, spanning two counties ended last Friday morning when the driver of a 2013 Chevy pickup crashed 
into a concrete block. The 42-year-old Irmo driver was arrested on the scene, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office. The man has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, failure to stop for a blue light, disregarding a stop sign, failure to obey traffic control device, driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana.
The chase began at 11:08 a.m. in connection with a hit and run in Chester County, and thereafter troopers followed the truck into York County. The chase came to a close when the man pulled into a concrete mixing plant, and crashed into a concrete block in a shallow pond. The impact of the block employed the airbags inside the truck, the left front tire was shredded, and the front end of the vehicle was submerged in the pond.
The man’s criminal history shows that he was convicted as a sex offender in 1996 and again in 2003. Further, dating as far back as 1988, the man has been arrested and convicted on charges such as grand larceny of a vehicle, driving under suspension, failure to stop for police, second degree burglary, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of drugs and criminal sexual conduct with a minor between the ages of 11 and 14, according to SLED records.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal defense, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a confidential consultation. You can reach our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 19, 2013 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony Drug Possession, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police recently set-up a checkpoint along the 6600 block of WT Harris Boulevard near Harris Center Drive in 
northeast Charlotte. The police were very productive in the amount of charges that were garnered as a result of the checkpoint with a staggering ten DWI’s in one night. Other charges include twelve charges for people who were driving with their license revoked, seventeen for not carrying their operator’s license, two without insurance, three people for drug charges, and one was even found with a gun. The total number of charges was an incredible seventy-two.
Courts within the State of North Carolina, as well as throughout the United States have found that it is in the public’s best interest to allow checkpoints to find intoxicated drivers as well as those committing various offenses. However, there are some limitations with how officers may conduct themselves, and this can sometimes result in a dismissal or mitigation of a charge.
Therefore, if you have been charged with a DWI or another crime at a checkpoint, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Charlotte, North Carolina office. For a confidential consultation, contact us at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Apr 15, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony Drug Possession, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
The fiancé of a murder victim has expressed outrage at the possibility of the most recently proposed “felon bill” being accepted. The man’s soon-to-be wife was murdered at a local restaurant, and he has stated that he is very upset about the proposal making its way up to the State Legislative Building in the State Capitol.
The man’s fiancé was stabbed over 20 times inside a restaurant by a colleague. She was pregnant at the time of the murder, and the assailant pleaded guilty to both murders. He will be serving two consecutive life sentences.
The bill is referred to as the “ban the box” bill, and the proposal would remove the question that inquires into the whether potential employees have been convicted of a felony from city and state applications. However, the state will still be able to conduct criminal background checks on applicants, and the bill does not address private businesses. The bill will be voted on this week, April 18th.
If many states throughout the United States, bills such as this are emerging, and they could give rise to new litigation regarding how far such a proposal can stretch. The law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP are here to ensure that your rights
are protected. For a consultation regarding any criminal matter, call us at our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000.
Mar 8, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
A group of Hell’s Angels’ members in the northern South Carolina region are set to go in front of a judge and jury. The two year investigation tallied up charges for members ranging from drug trafficking, money laundering, and prostitution.
The police allege that the group president, from Lancaster, SC, directed and approved criminal activity of other members of the motorcycle gang. Police even contend that he was involved personally in some of the crimes.
If you or a loved one has received charges resulting from a criminal investigation, make sure to call on proper representation. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP., we understand the stigma that is associated with being associated with motorcycle compatriots, and further understand that confusion can be associated with being involved in such a group. Therefore, if you have been charged with a crime because of your association with a motorcycle group, call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999, for a consultation.
Mar 7, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, A Clover High School student has been implicated in the sale of prescription pills, when a he allegedly sold a female two Adderall pills. Also, last week three teens were arrested for allegedly planning to deal drugs at the school. Adderall is a controlled substance used to treat attention deficit disorder.
The police further found text messages which they state was to arrange the sale of pills. The student was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
Student searches are governed by the following South Carolina Statutes:
SECTION 59-63-1110. Consent to search person or his effects.
Any person entering the premises of any school in this State shall be deemed to have consented to a reasonable search of his person and effects.
SECTION 59-63-1120. Searches by school administrators or officials with or without probable cause.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, school administrators and officials may conduct reasonable searches on school property of lockers, desks, vehicles, and personal belongings such as purses, book-bags, wallets, and satchels with or without probable cause.
SECTION 59-63-1130. Searches by principals or their designees.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, school principals or their designees may conduct reasonable searches of the person and property of visitors on school premises.
SECTION 59-63-1140. Strip searches prohibited.
No school administrator may conduct a strip search.
However, notwithstanding these laws, New Jersey v. T.L.O, 469 U.S. 328 is a U.S. Supreme Court case that states that administrators at public high schools must receive training in the “reasonableness” standard under existing case law, and must be informed as to the procedures established as to how to conduct a school search.
If you or a loved one has been subject to a search either on or off school property, it is very important to ensure that such search was reasonable. Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation. You can call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
