Medical Marijuana Bill Awaits Action in Illinois House

Medical marijuana bill awaits action in Illinois House

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The biggest problem for kids now is pharmaceutical abuse — children getting into the drug cabinet and trying things, as well as older kids having parties with bowlfuls of pills. It's about education, he says. He adds children in DARE classes should be …
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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 42 Seconds In US: FBI Report

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The highest number of arrests were for drug abuse violations (estimated at 1,531,251 arrests), larceny-theft (estimated at 1,264,986), and driving under the influence (estimated at 1,215,077). The estimated arrest rate for the United States in 2011 was …
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News round-up 6/11: S&P's rating "misleading", judge rules

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… Care UK, which is owned by a private equity firm, stands to make £257m from the contract, according to the paper. Welfare reform. People with alcohol or drug addiction could be stripped of their benefits if they do not seek help, the Daily …
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