How marijuana munis could save the states
If you toss out the morality of societal marijuana addiction/use in society which has resulted in a very high cost versus low benefit ratio and look at it from a purely fiscal perspective, there is no doubt that recycling the money this nation's poor …
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by Nina J. G.

4 More Reasons to Reject Legalizing Marijuana
USA Today just reported the following in an article on addiction and marijuana: "A group of addiction counselors and physicians said they're seeing more marijuana addiction problems, especially in youths, and that wider pot availability will exacerbate …
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Drug addiction experts want state to exercise caution with medical marijuana …
Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking steps to move ahead with the legalization of medical marijuana in New York state, there are some who are urging caution. The concern comes from experts who deal with drug addictions every day. During his State of …
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Mental Health Expert Ben Brafman Addresses Renewal in January
It is unclear exactly how many American's suffer from food addiction, but we know that the number of people seeking help for obesity, and disordered eating is on the rise. These are people who may need addiction treatment to turn their behavior around.
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Breaking the cycle: Heroin's deadly grip on addicts
The Food and Drug Administration has pushed for tougher regulations for opioid painkillers, including stricter labeling and more studies before they are put on the market. Because prescription drugs can cost so much on the street, some opioid …
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Readers sound off on good Samaritans, drug addiction and the Super Bowl
It just increases our prison population with nonviolent offenders and costs much more than treating addiction with compassion and understanding. The war on … And there was super talent and great food and drinks — and a red carpet, too. I had the …
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As Maine heroin overdoses soar, a life-saving drug is within reach
Gideon is sponsoring a bill to give police, volunteer firefighters, drug users and their family members access to Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, to administer when someone is in the often-fatal respiratory distress that happens during …
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Heroin epidemic grows in Northern California
The recent death of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman of an apparent heroin overdose in New York City has highlighted what drug counselors already know. "The thing about heroin is that it's not just a Phillip Seymour issue, it's a national …
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Editorial | Drug addiction is national, not personal, failure
Not until we, as a country, are prepared to have a serious discussion about ending the failed war on drugs and supporting state-sponsored rehabilitation and medical treatment can we claim that the death of our celebrities, neighbors and friends are not …
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MLB Great Darryl Strawberry Opens Addiction Treatment Center
One of the challenges Strawberry says he faced while trying to overcome addiction was his own fame. It's hard for celebrities to identify with others who are undergoing treatment, he says, not because they are superior but because they are faced with …
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Treatment for Addiction
Gov. Peter Shumlin's State of the State Message about addiction brought deserved attention to this national public health crisis. We agree that greater access to treatment, instead of criminal penalties, will save lives and money. The most effective …
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Controversial Red Hook Drug Rehab Center Team Returns to CB6 on Wednesday
Jonathan Greenspun, a representative for Urban Recovery House — a drug and alcohol treatment center designed to serve high-income New Yorkers for short-term care — will update the community on its efforts at Community Board 6's Youth, Human …
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