Time for Florida to moderate harsh drug penalties
Time for Florida to moderate harsh drug penalties
Even the nation's top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, supports the idea of lowering federal sentences for non-violent drug crimes, potentially reducing prison time by an average of a year. Mr. Holder is endorsing efforts by the … She …
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Province won't enforce liquor licence conditions
Province won't enforce liquor licence conditions
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed city officials it will no longer enforce a litany of conditions currently attached to liquor licences in Toronto. This means that nightclubs, lounges and bars, … “Even if you just want to sell …
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Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse …
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Heroin use taking a toll on Pennsylvania
Heroin use taking a toll on Pennsylvania
Some states are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. A look at what's happening in Pennsylvania: THE PROBLEM: Law enforcement … SAMHSA has a 24-hour …
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Drug addict who spoke out now fears for his safety
Drug addict who spoke out now fears for his safety
A 17-year-old synthetic cannabis addict is seeking help after being threatened for speaking out about the dangers of the drug. Jesse Murray was sleeping rough with his girlfriend, Jessica, in Addington but said since the story of his struggle became… Continue reading
Drug abuse
Drug abuse
It is Friday after noon in Canada and I’m taking my lunch sitting beside my colleagues having a casual read of my favourite Greater Kashmir. The moment I turned the cover page and got a glance on the news item,” campaign against drug abuse …
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