Drug Test - McDonough, GA

McDonough GA Drug Testing

Life and People in McDonough

In his younger years, McDonough resident Terrell Scott was a prolific drug dealer and a gang leader. He was eventually arrested for cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison. While he was behind bars, he found religion and has now returned to the streets he once "terrorized"—this time as a pastor and founder of the nonprofit organization River Refuge/Malachi Project.

The organization serves children and families living in low-income housing areas, offering mentoring groups and after-school programs for local middle school and high school students. He says he appreciates the opportunity to set things right and looks forward to helping as many children as he can.

Laws and Regulations Relating to Substance Abuse in McDonough, GA

According to experts at the law office of Lloyd J. Matthews, Esq., possessing, distributing, or manufacturing even a small amount of drugs without a legitimate prescription is illegal in the state of Georgia. Some offenses that can land you in legal trouble include possessing any drug without a prescription, even if you are holding it on behalf of a family member or friend, buying or selling medical prescriptions on behalf of another person, or "shopping" doctors to receive prescriptions.

While medical marijuana is legal in Georgia for those with a valid prescription, it is illegal for anyone else to possess, grow, sell, or traffic any amount of cannabis. Penalties in the state can be very harsh and possession of more than an ounce can be a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Notable Events Related to Drug Use in McDonough

There are fewer illegal drugs on the streets of McDonough, following the arrest and sentencing of a 28-year-old McDonough man who was accused of trying to flush "a large amount of marijuana" down the toilet. The man, who is also accused of being a local gang member, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and tampering with evidence. He was also charged with two counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.

Last updated 4/21/2023