Fewer teens report illicit drug use study shows
The University of Michigan study released at the White House finds fewer eighth, 10th and 12th graders reporting illicit drug use nationwide though prescription drug abuse, notably OxyContin, rises. The study notes declines in early grades since the 1990s, with mixed trends for teens and ongoing concerns about prescription drug risks.
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Retroactive easing of crack cocaine sentences approved
The U S Sentencing Commission voted 7 0 to make retroactive its crack offense guideline changes. About 19 500 inmates could seek reductions. most would gain at most two years, with roughly 3 800 possibly freed within a year after the March 3 effective date. Judges will decide final reductions amid safety concerns.
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