Health and Sugar – Extra Frosting on the Cake

America has a sugar problem, and it’s growing bigger every day. Did you know that it is estimated that one in four people has diabetes or is in a pre-diabetic condition? In 1801, historians estimated that sugar consumption per person was about 8.4 pounds of sugar per year, which translated to about 2.2 teaspoons per day. Current consumption has ballooned […]

What is Drug Court in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia?

There are drug courts throughout the country. These are usually special courts designed to treat people who have addiction problems and are in the criminal justice system. There are currently more than 2,450 Drug Courts in operation in the United States and all 50 states have a program. The Superior Court of the District of Columbia Drug Intervention Program (SCDIP) […]