New Hampshire's addiction to prescription drugs higher than national average
Opioid addiction in general, including dependence on medications such as oxycodone, as well as drugs such as heroin, has increased in the state since 2010. Oxycodone became the second most prevalent drug that led to admissions into state-funded …
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Prescription drug abuse 'downward spiral'! Enormous abusers effected
Prescription drug addiction is present in all age groups confirms of the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Narcotics Task Force. Talking about this he feels that the adults generally end up selling the drugs and the youth abuse the prescription drugs. Sgt. David …
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Tangiers pioneer clinic fights drug addiction, stigma
Tangiers pioneer clinic fights drug addiction, stigma. by Omar Brouksy. In Morocco's drug capital Tangiers, a pioneering clinic is trying to help addicts fight a rising habit in a conservative Muslim state where many would prefer the problem stay …
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Halloween Starts High Risk Season for Addicts, Reports Narconon Freedom …
Running from Halloween through New Year's Day, the “holiday season” is a time when other factors come into play that can compound problems associated with substance abuse and addiction. “We are entering the highest risk season for those struggling …
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Teen pitfall: Stress can lead to depression, drug use
What happens when a teen becomes overloaded by stress? Is it more than just a bad day at school? "Stress can be compared with the pressure that a sculptor places on a piece of marble: the right pressure and it becomes a masterpiece, but too much …
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Guest opinion: Make sure your teens know risks of prescription drug abuse
We talk to our children about the dangers of drugs, about drinking. There are major marketing campaigns encouraging teens to think, to stand up to drugs, to say Not Even Once or to talk to someone they trust. This is all important. Our children should …
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NIDA's drug abuse information for teens goes mobile
Teens — and adults who care for them — can now find answers to questions about drug abuse and addiction more easily, and through smartphones and tablets. Spanish language versions of easy to understand resources on drug abuse and addiction are …
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Question by Lauren Luxe: What is your opinion on medical marijuana?
Do you believe it is helpful or destructive? Do you think it is beneficial or dangerous? Do you think it helps solve more problems than it creatives? Do you think it actually destroys white matter in your brain? Do you believe that brain cells are not capable of producing more brain cells?

There are many different views on the issue regarding medical grade marijuana.
A lot of published online reports contain falsified information to persuade people in order to create this idea that may not necessarily be true.

In your opinion, what is the best way to legalize marijuana?

And on that topic, what do you think will happen to all the other “addicts” who wish to legalize their own “drug of choice.”

In the wise words of Bob Marley, “Smoke the herb and it reveals yourself to you.” Do you think that is true?

In the words written in some texts, people believe that every plant, every animal, every living thing, somebody saw all of the uses for them and saw that it was “GOOD.”

What is your stance on this argument?
Please include supporting information and trustworthy sources. Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by Boiled Angel
I believe it’s helpful, I believe it’s beneficial, I think it will solve problems, and I do not believe it destroys brain matter and the brain is capable of producing more brain cells.

I think the best way to legalize it is to market it and tax it. It will generate so much profit that it will pay for some of our debt. We will also save money from having to convict those who are charged with crimes involving it. Putting someone in prison is expensive!

I do believe Bob Marley’s words are true. From my experience with the stuff, I have found out many things about myself that I wouldn’t have realized otherwise.

I’m not saying Marijuana is the best thing in the world that will solve all of our problems, I just think it’s ridiculous that it’s illegal. It makes no sense. Well, it actually does make sense because there are a lot of greedy rich bastards out there who would fall if it became legal.

Answer by Mrs. Eric Cartman
Looks like someone is doing a paper, haha. Visit cracked.com and read the arguments for and against pot. Do a search.

As for my opinion, I’m 100% for it. Prescription drugs are dangerous; pot is not. I’ve known two truly sick people who benefitted greatly from it. Cops never get called in for a domestic violence situation when it’s weed. It’s all drunks. Most of the dangerous stuff is legal. You can get it from ABC liquor or the doctor. Weed is harmless. If drugs were legal, it would destroy the illegal drug trade. The govt spends millions fighting the drug trade, and drugs are easier for minors to get than beer. People are dying over WEED. Going to jail over weed. The prison systems want to keep it illegal because they want money. They want to house people. It turns normal citizens into criminals and gets them in the system. It’s greedy and it’s irrational.

Zac Efron Releases Statement On Drug Addiction! Thanks Fans For Support Via …
He's well and thankful! We recently learned of Zac Efron's substance abuse problems, and how they have affected him in the past. Though his rep has said he is faithful in his sobriety, Zac just released his own personal statement through WhoSay …
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Drug Rehab Center Warren Supports Recovering Addicts
A solid support system is proven to increase a recovering addict's chances at staying sober after leaving treatment. The supportive and caring staff members at Drug Rehab Center Warren understand that support outside of the center is crucial, so they …
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Drug Rehab Center Lakewood Offers New Treatment Plans to Help Even More …
Many people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions are afraid to seek help because they see themselves as unique, and don't believe a traditional rehab facility will work for them. Others are afraid of how they would be perceived by the people in …
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Opiate Addiction Help is Key Focus at Drug Rehab Woodstock
Prescription drug abuse in no minor problem here in the United States and one treatment center is doing everything possible to help those struggling with a potentially lethal addiction to opiate pain medication. The large increase in the number of …
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Epilepsy drug may help treat cocaine addiction
The study, led by Bankole A Johnson, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is one of the first to establish a pharmacological treatment for cocaine addiction, for which there are currently no FDA …
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New Programs at Drug Rehab Carrollton Tackle Prescription Addiction
Long term abuse of prescription medications can cause significant damage to a person's health and overall well-being. Drug Rehab Carrollton is promoting the awareness of prescription drug abuse with their new, comprehensive treatment programs.
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Drug Rehab Duluth Refocuses the View of Addiction
Because every addict is different, specialists at Drug Rehab Duluth are hoping to encourage recovering addicts by developing more individualized treatment programs. Drug Rehab Duluth counselor Charles J. says many addicts are discouraged from seeking …
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Low-income drug addicts struggle to get treated
They called themselves Columbus United in Recovery and vowed to break the chains of marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, prescription drugs and other unhealthy substance addictions. The event was held in observation of National …
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Dogs in Berlin are overdosing on drug addicts' feces
Berlin's dogs are being poisoned by the feces of drug addicts, according to a report from Germany's Tagesspiegel newspaper. Veterinarians tell the paper they've seen increased poisoning cases involving dogs that had eaten human waste, with many …
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