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09.092011September 9, 2011

DEA moves to emergency control synthetic stimulants

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United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is using its emergency scheduling authority to temporarily control three synthetic stimulants (Mephedrone ,...

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09.092011September 9, 2011

Australia 2010 National Household Drug Survey

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This 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report shows: positive and significant reductions since 2007 in daily tobacco smoking; mixed...

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09.092011September 9, 2011

Statement from White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske on the Results of the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

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Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy, released the following statement regarding the results of the 2010 National Survey...

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08.092011September 8, 2011

Good news from California: Marijuana legalization is “dead” in California — for now

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Last year’s Proposition 19 was quite a wild ride, but marijuana legalization in California is over. That’s according to Richard...

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08.092011September 8, 2011

USA: National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use from 2008 to 2010

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The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey, released today, conducted...

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04.092011September 4, 2011

Bulgarian pensioners grow cannabis for cash

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The illegal cultivation of marijuana is booming in southern Bulgaria. Cannabis is said to thrive in the temperate climate. Even...

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02.092011September 2, 2011

Adolescent marijuana use higher in States with “medical” marijuana laws

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A current study provides a scientific assessment of the association of “medical” marijuana laws (MML) and adolescent marijuana use using...

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01.092011September 1, 2011

California Governor signs bill that will restrict the number of marijuana outlets

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Yesterday California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1300 which will provide possibilities for cities and local governments in California...

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29.082011August 29, 2011

U.S. domestic marijuana industry fuels Mexican drug cartels

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U.S. domestic marijuana industry fuels Mexican drug cartels. What is the U.S. Government Doing to Stop This Thriving Business? In...

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28.082011August 28, 2011

Some 75 cities in Colorado ban retail outlets for sale of “medical” marijuana

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As of this spring, some 75 Colorado towns, either by council or voter action, have banned retail outlets for the...

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