Because of the tremendous societal consequences of drug abuse, the possession or sale of most heavy and highly addictive drugs (like methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and prescription painkillers) is considered a serious crime. However, lawmakers also recognize the fact that many who are arrested for drug possession or sale are addicts themselves. As a result, some drug offenses are classified separately under state law and can provide the trial judge with discretion to order alternatives to incarceration, like court-supervised probation or even a stay in rehab.
If your hands start shaking sometimes when you do certain tasks, you may have a condition called essential tremor. The most common movement disorder, essential tremor affects up to 10 million people in the United States. Unlike Parkinson's disease, essential tremor does not lead to other health issues, although it can make certain tasks difficult. The symptoms of essential tremor usually show up between the ages of 40 and 50 and get progressively worse with age.
