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Prescription Drug Abuse Dangerous, Even Fatal

Prescription drug abuse dangerous, even fatal
Staff from consumer protection, the state department of public health and other agencies traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss possible solutions to this particular drug problem. Gadea said Connecticut has long looked at ways… Continue reading

Two D.C. Stations Reject Oneida Indians’ Ad on Mascot

Two D.C. stations reject Oneida Indians’ ad on mascot
The Oneida Indian Nation’s campaign against the team name of the Washington pro football club ran into a speed bump when two Washington D.C. radio stations declined … which is owned… Continue reading

Over-60 Group Urges Drug Law Changes – Charleston Gazette

Over-60 group urges drug law changes – Charleston Gazette

Over-60 group urges drug law changes
Charleston Gazette
The position paper points out that, "20 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes since… Continue reading

Pot Legalization Effort Moves Eastward to Maine – MyFox Austin

Pot legalization effort moves eastward to Maine – MyFox Austin


Washington Post
Pot legalization effort moves eastward to Maine
MyFox Austin
The Marijuana Policy Project, a Washington, D.C.-based group that supports legalization, says it targeted Portland because it's… Continue reading

D.C. Drug Users Turn to Synthetic Marijuana to Skirt Drug Tests – Washington Times

D.C. drug users turn to synthetic marijuana to skirt drug tests – Washington Times

D.C. drug users turn to synthetic marijuana to skirt drug tests
Washington Times
A quarter to a third of young men drug tested as they passed… Continue reading

Washington, D.C. Sees Bump in Booze Sales During Shutdown

Washington, D.C. sees bump in booze sales during shutdown
“The one area where we’ve seen an increase is the alcohol tax has increased in the District (of) Columbia. I won’t try to speculate as to why,” he said. It’s possible… Continue reading