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Duluth News Tribune,In his March 15 On Duluth column, “A welcome return for DARE in Duluth,� Chuck Frederick sang the praises of Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE.
Substance Abuse State by State - Mar 7, 2008
FitSugar.com,Want to see if your state ranks the highest in marijuana abuse or lowest in depression rates? Then read more. When asked if they had used illicit drugs
No Bad Drugs - Mar 20, 2008
Reason Online,High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It, by Joseph A. Califano Jr., New York: Public Affairs, 270 pages, $26.95 On the
Lock up drugs? Maybe not - Mar 1, 2008
Janesville Gazette,By FRANK SCHULTZ ( Contact ) Sunday, March 2, 2008 Prescription drug abuse isn’t as widespread as marijuana abuse among youths, but officials nationwide are
Grog, petrol bans boosting marijuana use: study - Mar 3, 2008
ABC Online,One of the study's co-authors, Richard Chenhall, says there needs to be more measures to address marijuana abuse. "One of the most important things from our
Aussie pot use among world's highest: UN - Mar 4, 2008
The Age,Amphetamines and marijuana abuse in Australia and the region is among the highest in the world, the United Nations says. A major report from the UN drug
Grants couple charged with drugs, child abuse - Mar 7, 2008
Gallup Independent,By Jim Tiffin GRANTS — A man and a woman were both arrested on multiple drug and child abuse charges as a result of a search warrant by Grants Police.
2 Charged With Teen Sex Abuse - Feb 28, 2008
CBS2 Chicago,CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (STNG) ― Two men were charged Wednesday with having sex with girls as young as 13 in exchange for drugs and alcohol over a two-week
Cop and wife caught in drug crackdown - Mar 13, 2008
The National,Mr Kabilo said more than half of the killings, which police are now investigating are connected with marijuana abuse and the community should assist police
Tip leads to drug seizure, arrest - Mar 11, 2008
Middletown Journal,Joshua Lengyel, 30, was arraigned Friday, March 7, for felonious cocaine trafficking and marijuana abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia and having
Richard Jeffries reacts to the claim that Social Networking Sites ... - Feb 29, 2008
gair rhydd,Certainly the study of Micronesian suicides exposed a link between alcohol and marijuana abuse and the instance of suicides, corroborating the claims from
New Report Reveals Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine ... - Feb 19, 2008
PressZoom (press release),Similarly the proportion of admissions for primary marijuana abuse increased from 12 percent in 1996 to 16 percent in 2006.
Pot and politics - Feb 8, 2008
Bennington Banner,...domestic violence, rape, murder — while problems stemming from marijuana abuse are more likely personal in nature, those of dependence or addition.
Study links cannabis, disease - Feb 6, 2008
University of North Carolina The Daily Tar Heel,..."Long-term marijuana abuse can lead to addictions," Smith said. In 2000, the rate of marijuana usage among college students was 33.6 percent,
Findings of first National Household Survey revealed - Jan 25, 2008
Barbados Advocate,FINDINGS of Barbados first National Household Survey Report were officially revealed yesterday at the Sherbourne Conference Centre.
From the Fringe | 04.02.2008 German Police Raid House of Weed ... - Feb 4, 2008
Deutsche Welle,German states treat marijuana abuse with varying degrees of tolerance; it is illegal everywhere in the country, but police often react to the smell of the
Crime reports - Feb 3, 2008
Canton Repository (subscription),...cocaine trafficking, marijuana trafficking and cocaine possession and the misdemeanors of disorderly conduct and marijuana abuse, a police report said.
New Youth Drug Program Pushes Old Boundaries - Dec 27, 2007
Queens Chronicle,...and their families in the treatment model, a new, innovative program in Richmond Hill aims to address a decades-old problem: adolescent marijuana abuse.
Marijauna Display at Georgia State Capitol - Dec 24, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),..."Through our displays on the risks of marijuana abuse, we want to deter kids from ever using it and encourage our legislatures to get behind effective drug
Study: While overall teen drug use falls, painkiller abuse remains ... - Dec 12, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,By Theo Milonopoulos WASHINGTON - Although fewer young people are using marijuana and other illegal drugs, the percentage of teenagers abusing prescription
Smoking by Age 12 Related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dependence - Nov 30, 2007
JoinTogether.orgYouths who began smoking at age 12 or younger were more than twice as likely to meet the criteria for marijuana abuse or dependence and three times as
Nursing Aide Accused of Giving Pot to Patient - Dec 17, 2007
WTVC,The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a certified nursing assistant after she was accused of giving a patient marijuana while employed at a
To err is human, to NFL it's sublime - Dec 5, 2007
Denver Post,By Woody Paige Travis Henry has been present on the field for only three victories this season, but he secured his most critical win of the season off the
New Study Reveals a Decline in Drug Use in American Teens - Dec 11, 2007
TheCelebrityCafe.com,A report by Reuters today reveals the results of a recent study on the use of illicit drugs by US teens. Apparently, overall use has dropped in the past
Police find drugs, cash, gun at party - Dec 5, 2007
Middletown Journal,18-year-old man booked on numerous charges including marijuana abuse and underage purchasing of a firearm. By By Daniel Wells An 18-year-old Middletown man
more children in mental hospital - Nov 7, 2007
Modern Ghana,...a total number of 265 mental cases among children were reported at the accra psychiatric hospital from january to june this year. this number represents a
toking your way to success - Nov 14, 2007
Now Toronto,..."if you look in treatment populations, people who've had problems with marijuana abuse generally have higher violence rates than the general population.
ricky williams has been reinstated - Nov 15, 2007
BengalsInsider.com...social anxiety disorder counts, but alcoholism doesn't. marijuana abuse, illegal by law, is forgivable, but alcohol abuse isn't. the extended suspension of
drug-impaired driving by youth remains serious problem, usa - Oct 30, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...large numbers of american adolescents are putting themselves and others at great risk by driving while under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol,
after being jailed, former douglas star jon kreft hopes to play ... - Nov 20, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,...working on becoming a first-time felon. he was always a concern for his parents, peers and coaches. schoolwork struggles. marijuana abuse. short temper.
va. vets among nation's homeless - Nov 9, 2007
Richmond Times Dispatch,...beckham said he has been treated for alcohol and marijuana abuse. beckham said he wants to stay in richmond, get a regular job and find a decent place
murderer draws life term in owen slaying - Nov 1, 2007
Topeka Capital Journal (subscription),...testified thursday his evaluation of hollingsworth showed he didn't have a major mental illness but had a history of marijuana abuse. hollingsworth
Marijuana should be legalized - Oct 2, 2007
Red and Black,Data from drug treatment facilities indicate that marijuana abuse is also increasing. According to a Drug and Alcohol Information System study,
Family dinners give kids a message to chew on, too - Sep 25, 2007
Newsday,...nights a week are two or three or more times less likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, abuse prescriptions or take hard drugs.
Life and Health Issues: Have We Been Smoked About Marijuana? - Aug 22, 2007
Earthtimes.orgAccording to the National Institute of Drug Abuse lifetime marijuana abuse decreased among 10th-graders, from 34.1 percent in 2005 to 31.8 percent in 2006.
US says illicit drug use stable, but LSD and ecstasy are concerns - Sep 7, 2007
Sun-Sentinel.com,By KEVIN FREKING | AP September 7, 2007 WASHINGTON - The rate of illicit drug use remained stable last year in the United States, but there could be a
Fmr. Kansas AG Supports Medical Marijuana Legalization - Aug 17, 2007
MyFox Kansas City,Now Kansas Compassionate Care Coalition and Stephan have banded together and they argue legalization won't lead to marijuana abuse.
House arrest, probation for dad who bashed his baby boy in the head - Aug 16, 2007
ChronicleHerald.ca,A psychiatrist who assessed the father said he had a history of marijuana abuse and problems with impulse control but no major psychiatric disorder.
Crime reports - Aug 15, 2007
Canton Repository (subscription),...possessing a weapon while under disability, obstructing official business, marijuana abuse and a warrant charging him with driving under the influence,
Treat marijuana abuse like a health problem - Jul 17, 2007
Ottawa Citizen (subscription),The Canadian Medical Association, which represents 65000 physicians, is very concerned about the recent reports of increased use of marijuana in Canada.
Substance abuse and addiction: Is sin involved as well? - Jul 12, 2007
The Tidings,When deliberate, alcohol abuse is just as evil as marijuana abuse. In the end, deliberate abuse of alcohol and non-medical use of drugs entail a similar
Don't legalize marijuana - Jul 20, 2007
Charlotte Observer,More teens enter treatment for marijuana abuse each year than for all other illicit drugs combined. The Open Letter is signed by 18 national organizations,
How Risky Is it to Smoke Pot - Jul 31, 2007
U.S. News & World Report,People are beginning to accept that there's this dependence system, and there's an appreciation that we have to consider marijuana abuse treatment.
Lincoln City Man Faces Sex Abuse And Drug Charges - Jul 20, 2007
KOIN.com,LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - A Lincoln City man was jailed on sex abuse charges and will face drug charges as well. Detectives from the Lincoln City Police
Many DUI Offenders Have Mental Disorders - Jul 17, 2007
About - News & Issues,..."Marijuana abuse or dependence was the most prevalent, followed by hallucinogen abuse or dependence, and then cocaine abuse or dependence.
In New State Law, a Wait-Free Return to Medicaid Rolls After Prison - Jul 26, 2007
New York Times,State prison in 2004 after serving 14 years for murder, he was ordered by the state’s parole office to get treatment for alcoholism and marijuana abuse.
Nets report: Getting inside - 08 Jul 2007
CBS News,Williams, in his troubled stint at Boston College that ended with him being kicked off the team for marijuana abuse, set a single-season team record with 75
Stats spell tragic tale: Officials search for answers to drug problem - Jul 6, 2007
Newszap Maryland,By Donna Webb, Special to the Daily Banner CAMBRIDGE — “The constant clang of the barred doors is like torture. At night time, I see the three walls around
Gore Son's Arrest Puts Spotlight on Prescription Drug Abuse - Jul 5, 2007
CanadianBusiness.com,CHICAGO (AP) - Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth.
Kids find highs at home - Jul 6, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,BY CARLA K. JOHNSON Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth.
Board to tackle drug abuse, harassment in school - Jun 29, 2007
Vallejo Times-Herald,By SARAH ROHRS/Times-Herald staff writer BENICIA - With more students reporting alcohol and marijuana abuse and feeling harassed, the school board Thursday
EAP offers help for workers affected by substance abuse - Jun 25, 2007
The Olympian,In fact, on the West coast, the prevalence of meth abuse is second only to alcohol and marijuana abuse.� It is no wonder that drug abuse is becoming a
Meth hospital, treatment admissions down in '06 - Jun 18, 2007
Pioneer Press,BY FREDERICK MELO The statewide push to take a bite out of the methamphetamine trade appears to be working, with fewer people entering addiction treatment
Speed stop turns up drugs, gun, cops say - Jun 10, 2007
Youngstown Vindicator,A 2002 Pontiac Grand Am going 76 mph in a 50 mph zone was "tagged" by Patrolmen Dave Wilson and Richard Baldwin on the Himrod Avenue expressway.
Jury who convicted killer to ponder life vs. death - Jun 25, 2007
Palm Beach Post,Those included Tumblin's fatherless childhood in which he was raised "in an environment of alcohol and marijuana abuse," a brain injury that put him in a
Jury hears testimony in murder trial's sentencing phase - Jun 25, 2007
Palm Beach Post,The jury will hear about Tumblin's fatherless childhood, where he was raised "in an environment of alcohol and marijuana abuse," Smith said.
'Highly dangerous' ex-con in Oliver - Jun 11, 2007
Vancouver Province (subscription),In sentencing, the judge said Teneycke "suffered from anti-social personality disorder and marijuana abuse," that he was "manipulative and lacking in
Dr. Wilens Replies - May 31, 2007
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)...comment on the validity of the case presented for meeting criteria for ADHD in light of substance abuse in general and marijuana abuse in particular.
Dispensary owners fear pot-busting agents - May 11, 2007
Bakersfield Californian (subscription),For example, more teenagers enter drug treatment programs to deal with marijuana abuse than all other drugs combined, he said.
Man gets 16 years for molesting daughter - May 17, 2007
The Salinas Californian,A Monterey County judge sentenced a Salinas man to 16 years in prison for six years of molestation in which the man used a hidden tunnel to access his own
Meth overwhelms the nation - May 7, 2007
Daily - University of Washington,In fact, on the West coast, the prevalence of meth abuse is second only to alcohol and marijuana abuse. One must wonder why such a destructive drug has been
Ricky paves way for re-treads - May 14, 2007
Palm Beach Post,But given his history of marijuana abuse and general flakiness, Williams was a high-risk proposition even if he hadn’t failed his fifth drug test last month
Ricky Williams is no Brett Favre - May 12, 2007
NewsBlaze,If Williams had explained to us his marijuana abuse in terms like those that Brett Favre used, telling us he would turn towards help instead of turning away
DEA agent informs coalition of teen drug use - Apr 25, 2007
Romeo Observer,..."A majority of students are treated for marijuana abuse," he said, adding that most people treated for drug abuse start with marijuana.
Police as last resort - Apr 26, 2007
Fiji Times,He said reporting complaints of marijuana abuse and glue sniffing to police would not do the student any good. "Use the disciplinary guidelines to save the
Risky behavior takes center stage - Apr 4, 2007
The Vinton Messenger,...kind of snuck up on us,� and warned that parents and school officials need to be aware that abuse of such legal drugs is second only to marijuana abuse.
Researchers See Trends In Synthetic Stimulant Misuse - Mar 31, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...the more we can do to screen for substance abuse just as many primary caregivers currently screen for tobacco, alcohol or marijuana abuse."
Jiřà Doležal: Still toking for change - Apr 19, 2007
Prague Post,...“This is one of the reasons why the Czech Republic is a leading country for marijuana abuse.� “Doležal confers to everybody the so-called right of free
Most first-time offenders for driving while intoxicated need help ... - Apr 3, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),..."Marijuana abuse or dependence was the most prevalent, followed by hallucinogen abuse or dependence, and then cocaine abuse or dependence.
EX-MET: MY SON'S 'BACK' - Apr 24, 2007
New York Post,The younger Harrelson, whom the court had ordered into rehab for OxyContin, cocaine and marijuana abuse, admitted during his trial that Gibian had called,
Ricky Williams starting NFL reinstatement process - Mar 31, 2007
ABC30.com,Last February, the league announced that Williams, who has acknowledged problems with marijuana abuse and who has also been treated for social anxiety
Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2007 - Feb 22, 2007
Forbes,Treatment for marijuana abuse also fell slightly over the span, the agency said. US advocates for legalizing use of marijuana for medicinal purposes have
200 drug cases at hospital - Jan 30, 2007
Fiji Times,STATISTICS released by Saint Giles Hospital show 200 people were seen as outpatients at the hospital in the first three quarters of 2006 for marijuana abuse
Marijuana use is commonplace in high school - Feb 23, 2007
Newsday,All the education that students receive that marijuana abuse is deleterious to their health seems to have little or no effect. The Substance Free Alliance
Meth taking US by storm - Feb 23, 2007
Health24.com,...representing slight declines from the prior year. Treatment for marijuana abuse also fell slightly over the span, the agency said. – (HealthDayNews)
Youth addiction is still here - Feb 23, 2007
Parksville Qualicum News,By ALLI VAIL. Drug and alcohol issues among youth aren't going away, according to a counsellor who works with young people. Crack, cocaine, marijuana
Police arrest 5 people suspected in burglary - Feb 8, 2007
Youngstown Vindicator,Tyler D. Williams, 19, of West Boulevard, Boardman, who also was in the back seat, was charged with burglary, cocaine abuse and marijuana abuse.
Above the Influence - Feb 20, 2007
The Simon,Marijuana abuse. What does listening to the White Stripes have to do with smoking pot? It's doubtful Above the Influence knows, or cares – its government
Ministry to fight drugs - Jan 31, 2007
Fiji Times,This followed a release by the Saint Giles Hospital where 200 people were seen as outpatients in the first three quarters of 2006 for marijuana abuse.
Prince Harry of Britain to Serve in Iraq - Feb 22, 2007
New York Times,The prince has a checkered reputation, marked by public admissions of underage drinking and marijuana abuse, offset by a period when he worked with AIDS
Custer '08 drops new rap album today - Feb 16, 2007
The Brown Daily Herald,The album's title track deals with his younger brother's chronic marijuana abuse, while "Leave the Rest Behind," written by Sarah Clark '09, meditates on
Repairs to L'Aventure school underway - Feb 15, 2007
Stabroek News,Norton also pointed out that the hinterland areas are now faced with new epidemics: alcoholism and marijuana abuse and it needs to be nipped in the bud.
SCRIPTLAND: 'Departed' sequel in the works - Jan 31, 2007
Los Angeles Times,...parade their calamitous protagonists through the post-9/11 Deep South, where their ethnicities make them even more suspect than their marijuana abuse.
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