Chronicle AM — April 14, 2014

Chronicle AM — April 14, 2014
Marijuana Policy. Maryland Governor Signs Decriminalization Bill. … Third-time offenders and individuals under 21 years of age will be required to undergo a clinical assessment for substance abuse disorder and a drug education program. The measure … Read more on Drug War Chronicle

Families seek answers in Alaska jail deaths
Less than a month before she died, Kernak suffered a heart attack — heart problems to be brought on by alcohol abuse, according to her family, who said Kernak needed medication with her at all times. Family members believe Kernak was going through … Read more on Bellingham Herald

Suicide or undetermined intent? A register-based study of signs of …
We compared suicide deaths with deaths classified as undetermined intent with regard to different background variables such as sex, age, country of birth, marital status, prior inpatient care for self-inflicted harm, alcohol and drug abuse, psychiatric … Read more on 7thSpace Interactive (press release)