Makers of Prohibition-era film skin `failed' drug ban
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thestandard.com.hk - (Hong Kong) Said "this disastrous war on drugs is an absolutely unbelievable waste of money. (Sun May 20 13:03:16 2012 PDT)

News One
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newsone - While the mainstream media made sure to report with exclamations and gasps that marijuana was found in Maybe. (Sun May 20 13:03:16 2012 PDT)

No retreat in this fight: Anna Wood's parents want zero-tolerance
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theflindersnews - (Australia) It seems extraordinary that almost 17 years have passed since the 15-year-old schoolgirl died in October 1995 after having taken an ecstasy tablet at a rave party. (Sun May 20 13:03:16 2012 PDT)
[also crookwellgazette.com.au13539, boorowanewsonline.com.au13656]

Policies sending 'mixed messages'
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ulladullatimes - (Australia) Unhealthy attitudes towards illicit drugs were ''now moving upward again''. (Sun May 20 13:03:16 2012 PDT)
[also whyallanewsonline.com.au10624]

Experts will have their say at forum - and so can you
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maroondahweekly - (Australia) Will host a public forum on the issue ''Should the government decriminalise drugs''. The forum will bring together six experts to discuss drug law reform - Dr Alex Wodak (president of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation). (Sun May 20 12:47:46 2012 PDT)

Two-thirds opposed to easing of drug laws
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newcastlestar - (Australia) Were the most likely to say they or their family had been adversely affected by illegal drugs. Men were more likely to support decriminalisation - 31 per cent - than women. (Sun May 20 12:47:46 2012 PDT)

Winston-Salem men face drug charges in Asheville area
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citizen-times - (US) Winston-Salem men face drug charges in Asheville area ! The Asheville Citizen-Times ! citizen-times.com Winston-Salem men face drug charges in Asheville area Two Winston-Salem men are behind bars on drug charges after their arrests by Black Mountain police. (Sun May 20 12:47:46 2012 PDT)

Golden Alert issued for 22-year-old woman
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wdrb - (US) POLICE: Louisville man tells cops his pot plants were burglarized Police say he said someone wanted his marijuana. (Sun May 20 12:35:49 2012 PDT)

Relationships: Change state of consciousness for a beneficial effect
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news-press - (US) Look at the post-Vietnam War period when marijuana was the drug of choice for taking a trip to another state of mental awareness. (Sun May 20 12:35:49 2012 PDT)

HAVE YOUR SAY: Greater Dandenong fifth in call-outs
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dandenong-leader.whereilive - (UK) The latest Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre report shows there were 1267 drug and alcohol call-outs in 2010/11. (Sun May 20 12:35:49 2012 PDT)