Illegal drugs can’t be legally tested

SO you buy your drugs illegally take them illegally and want them tested legally by experts?  The mere suggestion of pill testing is supporting the use of what wrecks lives and feeds crime and leaves families with damaged ­addicts.  If it takes drug use at music ­festivals to enjoy the event, maybe the events should […]

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