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Legislators prepare to regulate euphoric ‘gas station’ drug
A growing number of young adults are abusing a ‘gas station’ drug for its euphoric properties similar to opioids like heroin.
Podcast
Assessing New UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt
Jane Shaw on new UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt; JLF's Michael Lowrey on government negotiations with Carolina Panthers; pros & cons of ending N.C.'s renewable energy mandate; Robert Childs on reducing drug overdose deaths; Jeanette Doran on voter I.D. laws
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‘Good Samaritan’ Bill Heading To Senate For Vote
RALEIGH — The bill would provide immunity from prosecution for people seeking medical assistance for themselves or others experiencing a drug-related overdose. The immunity would be from prosecution for misdemeanor possession of drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of less than one gram of cocaine, and felony possession of less than one gram of heroin.
