Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
With 'tough stuff' done, leaders expect less hectic final day
With 'tough stuff' done, leaders expect less hectic final day
… in Maryland. Other issues still to be resolved include trying again to make marijuana available for medical treatment, increasing penalties for texting or using cellphones while driving, and boosting tax breaks for film and TV productions in the …… Continue reading
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
In the course of Marchese's five-year battle with heroin, the young man from Blackwood, N.J., was repeatedly denied admission to treatment facilities, often because his insurance company wouldn't cover the cost. After abusing marijuana and prescription …
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Same airport, same day: second shipment of medical pot products seized
Same airport, same day: second shipment of medical pot products seized
“We don't foresee a problem. … The RCMP is doing their job. Health Canada is doing their job,” he said. Green said it was “coincidence” that a competitor, Tweed Marijuana Inc., of Smiths Falls, Ont., had a shipment of… Continue reading
Drug abuse forum scheduled in Lima today
Drug abuse forum scheduled in Lima today
LIMA — Ohio’s attorney general will be in Lima today to hear the community’s concerns about drug abuse. Attorney General Mike DeWine will conduct a drug abuse community forum from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today at Lima Community Church, 2945 N.
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10 Things to Know for Monday
10 Things to Know for Monday
Pastor Robert Sperbeck echoed the question on many minds as he presided over a memorial service for soldiers killed and injured by a fellow service member who opened fire at the Texas base – the second such rampage there in five years. 2. WHAT… Continue reading