Carson City Helps Parents Understand Drug Abuse
The Carson City Chamber of Commerce's Quality of Life Committee, along with Partnership Carson City and Secret Witness, released the "Crystal Darkness Parents Tool Kit" to aid parents in understanding drug addiction and how they may talk to their kids about it. The half-hour documentary chronicles the struggles of several families who have dealt with various addictions, including methamphetamine. It is believed 10 million people nationwide have seen this video.
Nevada DUI Meth law makes it a crime to drive while under the influence of methamphetamine. When drivers are pulled over on suspicion of DUI, they will be asked to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs) and a preliminary breath test (PBT). If the driver fails the FSTs but passes the PBT, the cop will suspect that the driver may have ingested not alcohol but instead drugs.
The penalties for violating Nevada DUI Meth law are identical to regular drunk driving penalties. If no one was hurt and if the driver isn't a repeat offender, it will be charged as a misdemeanor carrying fines, a victim impact panel, license suspension, up to six months in jail (usually suspended) and DUI School. Often people arrested for breaking Nevada DUI Meth law are also charged with meth possession if the officer finds the drug in their car or on their person.
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