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Marijuana Marks a Milestone

Marijuana marks a milestone
Humboldt Cannabis Center horticulturist Steve Tuck gestures beside both mature and baby marijuana plants he is growing for medical users of the drug, March 29, 1999, in Eureka, Calif. Arcata police … The “Diablo Kush” and… Continue reading

Former Prostitute Works to Keep Women Off the Streets

Former Prostitute Works To Keep Women Off The Streets
Griffin-Townsend was interested in special prostitution courts because after 21 unsuccessful stints in drug rehabilitation programs, she finally kicked her substance abuse in a court-mandated drug court. “I had a $… Continue reading

US Plans Lower Sentences for Drug Users

US plans lower sentences for drug users
The US prison population was just shy of an estimated 1.6 million in 2012, the Bureau of Justice Statistics announced last month. 'We will start by fundamentally rethinking the notion of mandatory minimum… Continue reading

Cipralex for Anxiety?

Question by Sam: Cipralex for anxiety?
I’ve been put on 10mg of Cipralex for anxiety but I read that a side effect of it is anxiety/paranoia?? Is it going to get worse? I was on Prozac a while ago and… Continue reading

Rick Ross, Former Drug Kingpin: 'Why Wouldn't You Want to Emulate Me if You

Rick Ross, Former Drug Kingpin: 'Why Wouldn't You Want To Emulate Me If You
His distribution chain helped make cocaine, once a drug for the well-off, cheap in the impoverished neighborhoods of Los Angeles and other cities. Ross said… Continue reading

Effects of Narcotic Drugs Addiction on the Brain

Effects Of Narcotic Drugs Addiction On The Brain
I was upset yesterday by a hate filled article written by a former minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria titled “the Bitter Truth About Igbo”. I was ready to respond to… Continue reading