Marijuana Bill May Include Plants

Marijuana bill may include plants

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According to statistics provided by the Vermont Center for Justice Research, of the 5,716 people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession between 2008 and 2012, 472 were sentenced to incarceration. Nearly 400 landed on probation, and 1,248 … As …
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Healthy mining minds

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Psychologist Cameron Brown from The Cabin rehabilitation centre in Thailand has worked closely with miners, treating many miners for drug and alcohol abuse and other mental health issues. Discussing substance abuse he told Australian Mining that …
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Study Reveals 75% of Teens Report Increased Knowledge from Prescription …

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Compared to a benchmark survey of approximately 3,800 students conducted prior to the program launch, data show that more than 75 percent of all respondents were significantly more aware of the dangers of misusing and abusing prescription drugs …
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Reintegration & Welcome Back Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health

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The Reintegration Awards honor the contributions of individuals who live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and battle tremendous odds, as well as those who treat and support them — inspiring others and improving lives along the way. …. Her …
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Basin Kids as Young as Nine Years Old Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment – We’re at the tail end of Red Ribbon week, a national anti-drug campaign with a heavy presence in the Basin. NewsWest 9 met up with local anti-drug leaders to…

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As many as two-thirds of the people in treatment for drug abuse reported being abused or neglected as children. http://t.co/bt67R1HuKH – by FoundationHoM (Foundation for a H?M)