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Do You Believe This Statement by the DEA’s Own Administrative Law Judge?

Question by : Do you believe this statement by the DEA’s own administrative law judge?
In 1989, the DEA’s own administrative law judge concluded that “Marijuana is one of the safest, therapeutically active substances known to man.”

Best answer:

Answer by Sexual Harassment Panda
I agree.

So why not make it legal?

Vote yes on prop 19!

Answer by The Nerd Next Door
He’s on those stuff

Teen Institute helps youths prevent drug abuse, violence
Six years later, Lauren is now a third-year counselor at the camp, which helps kids become leaders in preventing alcohol and drug abuse and violence. “The first three … “For the past three years, I've aimed to change lives the way my counselors did …
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COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit
WKYT
ATLANTA, Ga. (WYMT)- Below you will find complete coverage of the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit. WYMT's Tanner Hesterberg and Matthew Rand are at the summit and will bring you coverage of the event.

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‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU

'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Prescription drug abuse
KATU
Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, who is now CEO of Lines of Life, a nonprofit agency that works to prevent substance abuse and suicide; Dr. Sharon Meieran, an emergency room physician; and Sarah Pierce, who was addicted to painkillers, join …

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Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon – NESN.com

Life-Saving Overdose Antidote May Become Easy to Buy

Life-saving overdose antidote may become easy to buy
Once only found in emergency rooms and a handful of community overdose prevention programs, naloxone is finding its way into more medicine cabinets as lawmakers, medical professionals and advocates push for increasing access to the life-saving drug.
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HIV Prevention Drug Causing Harsh Divisions
Truvada is a drug that is used in combination with several others to combats the AIDS causing HIV-virus. It has been hailed by health professionals and AIDS activists as a cornerstone in protecting gay men engaging in sexual activity with the potential …
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Local drug prevention program notices increase in narcotics use
However, Prevention Specialist Heather Harlan did say she has seen a rise in the number of cases involving adults since January. "We have certainly seen, since the first of the year, an up-click in cases where an opiate is the primary drug of choice …
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PTSD Treatment Covered Under Workers' Comp for Nebraska Man

PTSD Treatment Covered Under Workers' Comp for Nebraska Man
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday affirmed a Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court's ruling that Matthew Kim is entitled to temporary total disability benefits. It also found that Kim's emergency room visit and inpatient treatment for drug and …
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Leading Addiction Specialist to Meet with Addiction Treatment Professionals in
Clinical Programme Director Alastair Mordey of The Cabin Chiang Mai, Asia's leading inpatient rehab centre, will be visiting Beijing and Shanghai from the 16-24th April to offer insights into the latest addiction treatment methods practised. Share on …
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Jury Finds Melissa Amber Dalton Guilty – Brevard NC
Johnson testified the crisis center's purpose is to help those admitted remove themselves from stressful environments for a few days and then continue treatment outside of the inpatient atmosphere. When asked by Assistant District Attorney Doug Mundy, …
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Nurse Jackie's Edie Falco and Other Drug Addicts We're Addicted To

Nurse Jackie's Edie Falco and Other Drug Addicts We're Addicted To
With Nurse Jackie's premiere tonight, we're looking at other TV drug addicts we just couldn't quit Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Nurses help addicts inject heroin at controversial clinic battling H.I.V.
Watch Video Editor’s note: This video report contains depictions of intravenous drug use that may be disturbing to some viewers. WILLIAM BRANGHAM: Vancouver, British Columbia is considered one of the most beautiful, livable cities in North America. But there’s a small part of the city that’s stunning in a different way. The downtown east side neighborhood is a grim reminder of the toll drug … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

 

ACA's coverage for addiction treatment faces barriers
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health… Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Part II: Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment

Part II: Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Patty DiRenzo pauses as she uses a computer at her home in Blackwood, N.J., to look online for people seeking help for drug addiction. Her son, Salvatore Marchese, was found dead of a heroin overdose in her car, a needle and a bag of heroin on the …
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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health …
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