Why Wasn't He Still in Prison? Violent Convict Charged With Killing Again
Why wasn't he still in prison? Violent convict charged with killing again
[rewrite]A Michigan parolee accused of stabbing and strangling an elderly Novi woman in January would have been behind bars at the time of her killing if he hadn't been given five years' of jail credit he wasn't entitled to, according to a Free Press review of …[/rewrite]
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Another View: U.S. war on drugs overlooks measures for lowering demand
[rewrite]… is by education and treatment, something the “war” has almost completely overlooked. If you doubt this, look up what the Drug Enforcement Administration's budget was anytime in the 1980s or 1990s, then look up what the Drug Abuse Resistance …[/rewrite]
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Which of These Illicit Drugs Is the Most Brain Damaging?
Question by DJ: Which of these illicit drugs is the most brain damaging?
[rewrite]I’m doing a research project for psychology and the topic is about neurology. I came across an interesting graph on this site:
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/wdrug.html
But the graph is ranked by physical addiction and physical harm but not brain damage. My question is which drugs from the following list causes the most brain damage (negatively effects cognitive ability, concentration, and ability to learn; instead of just causing physical dependence) in the long term and not just under influence or coming down from the effects
New Exhibit Explores Costs and Consequences of Drug Abuse
New exhibit explores costs and consequences of drug abuse
[rewrite]The national touring exhibit is an interactive exploration of the effects of drugs on both individuals and society. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug abuse prevention …[/rewrite]
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Major Battleground In The War On Drugs Takes A Softer Stance On Pot …
[rewrite]Prosecutors in Baltimore, a city with one of the highest rates of marijuana arrests in the United States, are softening their approach to those charged with possessing the drug, saying such convictions clog the court system and drain resources. Last …[/rewrite]
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GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE CALLS WAR on DRUGS ‘a FAILURE’
GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE CALLS WAR ON DRUGS ‘A FAILURE’ — WASHINGTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) has become the latest leader to condemn the now 40-year-old war on drugs. “The war on drugs, while well-inte…
Courts begin meting sentences in Operation Mountain Shadow drug sting
[rewrite]Court records show that Jackson had been interviewed to be in a residential drug treatment program. Halgren ordered that he could enter the program when a bed is available. Jackson is no longer in jail. Jackson was arrested in a restaurant's parking …[/rewrite]
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Is Marijuana an “ok” Drug?
Question by Amber: Is marijuana an “ok” drug?
[rewrite]Some people think it’s ok to smoke weed, and a lot of times it’s socially accepted. What do you think?
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Best answer:
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Answer by superrelax
i’ve smoked herb for a long time. im healthy and successful…and i won’t be dying of cigarette-related cancer anytime soon, either. know the facts: there are zero reported marijuana induced deaths per year. AND i’ve never tried any other drugs in my life. so, if you want to label anything as dangerous, label the ones that warrant that label: alcohol and cigarettes. not to mention the people who find a better alternative to prescription drugs in marijuana to relieve pain caused by such things as cancer, glaucoma, MS…the list can go on.
Legalize Drugs: Zero Tolerance, Prohibition, Drug Laws, and the War on Drugs – Ron Paul
Legalize Drugs: Zero Tolerance, Prohibition, Drug Laws, and the War on Drugs – Ron Paul — http://thefilmarchive.org/ 1988 Paul favors the right to use marijuana as a medical option. He was cosponsor of H.R. 2592, the States’ Rights to Medical Mari…
CJ Marshall: Significa: It's no worse than alcohol
[rewrite]As I said, marijuana was placed into the same category as the harder drugs, with severe warnings issued about those foolish enough to smoke the "devil weed" – that their fate would be the same as those who became addicted to cocaine and heroin and just …[/rewrite]
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