Medical Marijuana Prone to Abuse, Sen. Keenan Says

Medical Marijuana Prone to Abuse, Sen. Keenan Says

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"Any pharmacological benefits gained through the addition of another addictive, in-demand drug to the local marketplace will be outweighed by the increased addiction and abuse that will undoubtedly follow." … “Medical marijuana use among adolescent …
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Clearlake drug counselor provides hope to others after own addiction battle

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Born in Humboldt County to a mother "addicted to men and money," Drummond battled drugs from an early age. "The first time I ever smoked meth was at the age of 7," she said. "Drugs were a way out for me. It was a way of coping with everything that was …
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New report details drug abuse at Elements Music Festival in Edmonton

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EDMONTON – Problems with drug abuse were so bad at last spring's huge Elements Music Festival doctors ran out of Valium to deal with it, says a police report released Thursday. Of 16,566 people who attended the electronic music event April 27-28 in …
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