breaking cannabis news

One in four Ontario teens is a binge drinker: CAMH study
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680news - (Canada) Although fewer teens are drinking alcohol this year compared to a decade ago, binge drinking, marijuana smoking and prescription drug use are still a problem. The survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found one in four Ontario teens is a binge drinker, drinking five or more drinks on one occasion. Forty-two per ... (Fri Nov 20 09:49:38 2009 PST)

Two Drug Busts with Local Ties
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kgmi - (US) Was sentenced Thursday in Federal Court to 14 years in prison for conspiracy to import more than 1000 kilos of B.C. bud from Canada. (Fri Nov 20 06:19:32 2009 PST)

Community needs to help youth be addiction aware
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meadowlakeprogress - (Canada) CA Community needs to help youth be addiction aware Last week was Addictions Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. (Fri Nov 20 05:19:31 2009 PST)

CANADA: theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - Marijuana chemicals may benefit those with Alzheimerb s (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)

POLICE SEEK INFO ON LOCAL MAN
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theenterprisebulletin - (Canada) Subsequently he was found to be a suspended driver and during a search of the vehicle a quantity of psilocybin (magic mushroom). (Fri Nov 20 03:34:10 2009 PST)

Giants ace nabs NL CyYoung
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niagarafallsreview - (Canada) Lincecum is facing misdemeanour marijuana charges stemming from a traffic stop in his home state of Washington on Oct. 30. (Fri Nov 20 03:34:10 2009 PST)

CANADA: ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca
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thechronicleherald - (Canada) Marijuana grower sentenced to six months of house arrest ... (Fri Nov 20 02:39:39 2009 PST)

breaking hemp news

CANADA: Kelowna Capital News - Chartered accountant pioneer ready to retire
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bclocalnews - Concessions and a Jamaican food caterer, some of the products and businesses they feature are local fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh homemade bread, buns, spelt cookies and baking; 100 per ce... (Wed Nov 18 02:43:27 2009 PST)

breaking drug news

Long way from track, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield holds large auction
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metronews - (Canada) Banned from driving by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines, Mayfield has become an auction fanatic. Mayfield walked around his land with a smile, but also determined to prove that he's not a drug user. ... (Fri Nov 20 13:49:22 2009 PST) [also mjtimes.sk.ca13139, metronews.ca12036]

FACS Niagara facing $3-million deficit
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wellandtribune - (Canada) The extra stress on families can create situations where there is more alcohol or drug abuse. (Fri Nov 20 13:06:36 2009 PST)

BC RCMP seize hundreds of kilograms of 'poor-man's heroin.'
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canada - (Canada) RCMP seize hundreds of kilograms of 'poor-man's heroin.' SURREY, B.C. - Mounties have raided a B.C. business they say was making doda, a ``poor man's heroin'' that has been blamed for destroying families in India an... (Fri Nov 20 13:06:36 2009 PST)

Robbery suspect shot by cop
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canada - (Canada) Police found the cab within an hour and, after speaking with people in that neighbourhood, decided to check a local drug house. ... (Fri Nov 20 11:19:31 2009 PST)

Good Bad fun
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vancouver.24hrs - (Canada) A badass who is nonetheless taken aback when the officer investigating him turns out to own his own lucky crack pipe. (Fri Nov 20 11:19:31 2009 PST)

Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin face of in battle of former champions at UFC 106
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mjtimes.sk - (US) "I was eating Vicodins like they were candy.". (Fri Nov 20 09:35:10 2009 PST)

Break and Enters Beefs and Bouquets
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canada - (Canada) A BIG BOUQUET to the City of Courtenay Community Drug Strategy Committee for sponsoring Drug Addictions speaker Clara Locey to speak to the Glacier View Learning Centre Alternate students on Tuesday. A BIG BOUQUET to the City of Courtenay Community Drug Strategy Commit... (Fri Nov 20 09:19:10 2009 PST)

medical marijuana news

Michigan opens Cannabis College
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network.nationalpost - (Canada) If marijuana is going to be legal for medicinal use. (Fri Nov 20 12:49:18 2009 PST)

CANADA: A high to remember - theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - The most psychoactive cannabinoid chemical [in marijuana] is tetrahydrocannabinol. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)

CANADA: Kelowna Capital News - Marijuana reviewer for U.S. newspaper a tempting offer
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bclocalnews - A friend of mine has sent me a rather unique job application to become a medical marijuana reviewer and I have to admit Ib m tempted. (Thu Nov 19 02:43:52 2009 PST)

Raw milk activist gaining support
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orilliapacket - (Canada) "We believe that the legal prohibitions on distributing raw milk violate th... (Wed Nov 18 03:40:19 2009 PST)

Raw milk farmer has new ally
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stcatharinesstandard - (Canada) ["We believe that t...] ... (Wed Nov 18 03:34:56 2009 PST)

Raw milk warrior lands new backer
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torontosun - (Canada) Constitution group compares it to medical marijuana "We believe that the legal prohibitions on distributing raw milk violate the constitutional rights of both gro... (Wed Nov 18 02:39:57 2009 PST)

CANADA: Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales taxes in US state - Health - Cranbrook Daily Townsman
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dailytownsman - (US) Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales taxes in US state ! Health ! Cranbrook Daily Townsman Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales taxes in US state ! Health ! Cranbrook Daily Townsman Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales taxes in US state ! Health ! Cranbrook Daily Townsman Medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sale... (Wed Nov 18 02:19:25 2009 PST)

breaking harm reduction news

CANADA: Victoria News - Shipyard axes management jobs
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bclocalnews - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed ... (Fri Nov 20 02:31:59 2009 PST) [also bclocalnews8347]

CANADA: Saanich News - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed - Mobile Edition
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bclocalnews - Saanich News - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed - Mobile Edition Princess Avenue needle exchange axed The Vancouver Island Health Authority is giving up on finding a single fixed-site needle exchange. (Thu Nov 19 03:06:34 2009 PST) [also bclocalnews7613, bclocalnews7515, bclocalnews7749]

CANADA: Investment in Sask. needle exchange program means health care savings: review - Health - Living - The Moose Jaw Times Herald
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mjtimes.sk - (US) The program is not only limited to a needle exchange. (Wed Nov 18 02:58:22 2009 PST)

CANADA: Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO - Local - News - The Moose Jaw Times Herald
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mjtimes.sk - (US) Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO - Local - News - The Moose Jaw Times Herald Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO needle exchange program The CEO of the Five Hills Health Region said consultation will be needed after it was announced this week the number of needles handed out by the province&rsquo. (Wed Nov 18 02:58:22 2009 PST) [also mjtimes.sk.ca5850]

Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British ...
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7thspace - (UK) Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British Columbia - 7thSpace Interactive Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British Columbia Five cases of severe neutropenia (neutrophil counts (0.5 per 109 cells/L) associated with exposure to cocaine and levamisole, an antihelimithic agent no longer available in Canada, were identified in Albert... (Tue Nov 17 11:34:01 2009 PST)

VIHA will expand needle distribution programing
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canada - (Canada) VIHA has struggled to set up a permanent needle exchange site in Victoria, which prompted health officials to review its approach to harm reduction. VIHA has struggled to set up a permanent needle exchange site in Victoria, which prompted health officials to review its... (Tue Nov 17 06:19:28 2009 PST)

CANADA: Goldstream News Gazette - SilkWind tower revival eyed for 2010
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bclocalnews - Needle exchange location eyed ... (Tue Nov 17 02:32:01 2009 PST)