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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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Niesel and Herzog: Everyday People Often Are Abusers

Niesel and Herzog: Everyday people often are abusers
Drug abuse is not confined to street drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. America is facing an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, particularly with pain relievers, anti-depressants and stimulants. In 2010, 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs every month. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

QC plans drug test for village chiefs
MANILA, Philippines—Because some Quezon City barangay (village) officials are allegedly "hooked" on illegal drugs, the city government is considering to require them to undergo drug testing. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte proposed the drug testing in the wake of reports that some village chiefs in the city are using illegal drugs. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) supported the city’s … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

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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Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Fraser Public Safety Officer Renee Campion talks about items used to conceal drugs, such as this Miller beer can, and other items related to narcotics at “Community Drug Awareness Nigh” on April 14 at Fraser High School .(RAY SKOWRONEK/THE …

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

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

Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, FAN and WhoSoEver Collaborative in October staged a conference called, “The Prescription Narcotic Abuse and Addiction Epidemic,” designed for the health care professionals and community leaders at Macomb Community …

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Montgomery County to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day … – The Times Herald


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Montgomery County to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Times Herald
“Unfortunately, it is well documented that prescription drug abuse can quickly lead to addiction, other criminal activity and even death,” Ferman said. “The only way to truly make an impact in reducing this epidemic of prescription drug addiction is to
Southborough Police Department to hold Prescription Drug Drop-off ProgramCommunity Advocate
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming upLas Cruces Sun-News
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is April 26Guardian Liberty Voice

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Drug-Related Death, Illness Statistics Grim in Mercer, McDowell – Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Drug-related death, illness statistics grim in Mercer, McDowell – Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Drug-related death, illness statistics grim in Mercer, McDowell
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
PRINCETON — Southern West Virginia's persistent drugabuse problem is now evident in state statistics: Both Mercer County and neighboring McDowell County have some of the highest rates for drug overdoses and drug-related health problems.

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4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), rates of death by drug overdose have more than tripled since 1990, but the deceased weren't smoking crack or shooting heroin into their veins. They're not even unemployed and homeless. In fact …
Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuseLake County News Sun

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