Drug and Alcohol Rehab CT Mountainside supports the memory
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transworldnews - (US) Through its extensive outreach programs and external affairs office, it regularly interacts with and donates to community organizations devoted to the cause of drug prevention and to the accessibility to drug addiction and alcoholism treatment. Through its extensive outreach programs and external affairs office, it ... (Sat Nov 07 09:04:57 2009 PST)

Youths seek inspiration for anti-drug design competition
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7thspace - (UK) The sharing session was held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre. Together we are forging a drug free culture.". (Sat Nov 07 08:20:24 2009 PST)

Party pills restrictions just too late
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nzherald - (New Zealand) Anti-drug campaigners are welcoming yesterday's announcement of new restrictions on the sale of legal party pills. (Sat Nov 07 07:19:28 2009 PST)

Local underage drinking the target of county plan
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berkshireeagle - (US) The survey, which was administered to nearly every eighth-, 10th- and 12-grader in Berkshire County in June, details both startling and positive data on youth alcohol and drug use, and other risky ... (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

JPD's patrol, drug dogs stay busy sniffing out crime
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jacksonsun - (US) Who is from the Czech Republic. Is one of four dogs who make up the K-9 Unit at the Jackson Police Department. (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST)

Moving-image saviors talk shop in St. Louis
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stltoday - (US) There was an old anti-drug film. (Sat Nov 07 01:49:25 2009 PST)

'A rocket ship to heroin'
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capecodonline - (US) The Massachusetts OxyContin and Heroin Commission was established in 2008 to investigate the impact of opiate addictions in communities and to offer solutions. (Fri Nov 06 23:19:42 2009 PST)

drug-free utopia

intolerance will save the kids (drug war propaganda themes 5 6 and 7.)

Youths seek inspiration for anti-drug design competition
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7thspace - (UK) The sharing session was held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre. Together we are forging a drug free culture.". (Sat Nov 07 08:20:24 2009 PST)

Schools in one federal grant program report drop in school violence
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examiner - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ,” said SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H. “ that create safe and drug-free schools and prom... (Sat Nov 07 06:19:07 2009 PST)

More bloody idiots
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watoday - (Australia) The State Government is spending $10 million replacing and expanding drug-testing devices. (Sat Nov 07 05:35:21 2009 PST) [also theage.com.au8269, brisbanetimes.com.au9031, smh.com.au7975]

Megan Fox is more than meets the eye
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dailytelegraph - (Australia) In a world where celebrities are media-managed within an inch of their lives, Fox is blunt, funny and often controversial because she's never been shy about speaking her mind. A notable low was when she weighed... (Sat Nov 07 05:35:21 2009 PST) [also dailytelegraph.com.au10300, heraldsun.com.au10078]

Experts say using alcohol responsibly starts at home
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lacrossetribune - (US) It could be growing up with poor alcohol and drug education or other issues, such as media glamorizing alcohol, said Vogel. (Fri Nov 06 22:34:30 2009 PST)

TOP: Breckenridge, Colo., legalizes pot - Richmond Times-Dispatch
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timesdispatch - It will be legal for adults over 21 to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana. marijuana If it was legal. (Fri Nov 06 14:46:47 2009 PST)

Criminalization of other conduct related to HIV/AIDS
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hrw - The HIV bill also contains provisions requiring that a person convicted of drug use or possession of a hypodermic needle, or convicted for prostitution or lewdness, "shall be subjected to [an] HIV test for purposes of criminal investigation." Mandatory testing of marginalized... (Fri Nov 06 12:49:30 2009 PST)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

scare parents with tales of irresistible drug-power (themes 4, 5, and 6.)

Britain stealing children for higher adoption numbers
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fto - Some claim it's because of increase of drug abuse among young mothers but the numbers are to large to say that. (Sat Nov 07 10:03:29 2009 PST)

Youths seek inspiration for anti-drug design competition
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7thspace - (UK) The sharing session was held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre. Together we are forging a drug free culture.". (Sat Nov 07 08:20:24 2009 PST)

Rivers delivers crash 'coarse'
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thonline - (US) [ ...] ... (Sat Nov 07 08:20:24 2009 PST)

SIS has her eye on drugs
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lakewalesnews - (US) Were arrested Wednesday at 524 Washington Ave. During execution of a search warrant issued after an investigation allegedly revealed illegal narcotics were being sold. (Sat Nov 07 07:35:17 2009 PST)

DCF: Mother 'always looking for places to dump Shannon off'
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nwfdailynews - When investigators questioned the adults in Shannon’s home following the initial complaint earlier this year, they all said they did not smoke marijuana or cigarettes around the baby. However, Mercer and Dedrick did admit to smoking marij... (Sat Nov 07 06:49:55 2009 PST)

Schools in one federal grant program report drop in school violence
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examiner - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ,” said SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H. “ that create safe and drug-free schools and prom... (Sat Nov 07 06:19:07 2009 PST)

Toledo police seek leads in 1999 slayings
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toledoblade - (US) Both women were drug users who smoked crack cocaine. (Sat Nov 07 05:48:50 2009 PST)

breaking news for these drug war propaganda themes - hated group madness, violence, illness survival of society gateway, use is abuse children demonize, war, epidemic total prohibition dissent attacked

Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph
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telegraph - (US) Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science The evidence shows that cannabis is more damaging than Professor David Nutt believes. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

UK: Daily Express - UK News :: Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern'
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express - (US) Daily Express ! UK News :: Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern' Lord Drayson refused to be d... (Sat Nov 07 10:06:24 2009 PST)

The best tribute to a hero's mother
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dailymailnews - (US) The pretext was the fight on drug-trafficking which, like the scourge of the paramilitaries, came up from the enormous US market for cocaine and other drugs. (Sat Nov 07 06:49:55 2009 PST)

BBC NEWS - UK - Magazine - A risky business
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news.bbc - (UK) The dangers of smoking cannabis are hotly debated Scientific advice may suggest how dangerous things are - like smoking cannabis and horse riding - but risk is not all about numbers. (Sat Nov 07 05:08:24 2009 PST)

Believe it or not, there are drawbacks to legalizing drugs
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trentonian - (US) End the violence among cartels in Mexico and move toward a more humane society in which drug abuse is treated as an illness. (Fri Nov 06 22:49:47 2009 PST)

Are your drugs laws working? Ask a scientist
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guardian - It was clear: "Globally. Drug use is not distributed evenly and is not simply related to drug policy. (Fri Nov 06 17:49:18 2009 PST)

Protest in Dearborn, Michigan on Saturday (11/21/09):Demand Obama Legalize Marijuana Immediately
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examiner - Michigan on Saturday (11/21/09):Demand Obama Legalize Marijuana Immediately Detroit Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Detroit Drug Policy Examiner. Unregulated "Marijuana Self Cultivation" for all adult American Citizens This is the only policy that is guaranteed to destroy the Mexican Drug Cartels immediately: and without another dime of American "Blood or Treasure" wasted on th... (Fri Nov 06 17:19:51 2009 PST)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

UK: Daily Express - UK News :: Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern'
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express - (US) Daily Express ! UK News :: Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern' Lord Drayson refused to be d... (Sat Nov 07 10:06:24 2009 PST)

UK: Daily Express - UK News :: PM's Afghanistan policy criticised
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express - (US) Mr Brown made clear he was not threatening to pull Britain's 9000-strong military force out of war-torn Afghanistan. (Sat Nov 07 10:06:24 2009 PST)

Party pills restrictions just too late
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nzherald - (New Zealand) Anti-drug campaigners are welcoming yesterday's announcement of new restrictions on the sale of legal party pills. (Sat Nov 07 07:19:28 2009 PST)

#1M WORTH OF CANNABIS PLANTS SEIZED
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express - (US) Daily Express ! UK News :: #1m worth of cannabis plants seized Cannabis plants worth more than #1 million have been seized by police in one of the biggest finds of the drug in Essex. (Sat Nov 07 06:49:55 2009 PST)

#1m worth of cannabis plants seized
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thisisthewestcountry - (UK) (From This is The West Country) #1m worth of cannabis plants seized Cannabis plants worth more than #1 million have been seized by police in one of the biggest finds of the drug in Essex. A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicious of cultivating cann... (Sat Nov 07 06:34:24 2009 PST)

Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia Graduate Featured on Local News
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digitalproducer.digitalmedianet - (US) Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. (Sat Nov 07 03:20:14 2009 PST)

Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton
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heraldnet - (US) Ever since he was old enough to play cops and robbers. Was remembered Friday as a man of courage. His father is credited with designing Seattle's police badge. (Sat Nov 07 02:19:48 2009 PST)

reefer madness news

Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph
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telegraph - (US) Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science The evidence shows that cannabis is more damaging than Professor David Nutt believes. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws
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edmontonjournal - (Canada) Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws The symptoms and side effects of reefer madness are now clearer than ever. (Fri Nov 06 09:49:48 2009 PST) [also edmontonjournal9258]

Britain: Labour government sacks chief drugs adviser
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wsws - (US) Says he supports Nuttb s views that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco adding. B I think the scientific evidence is absolutely clear cut. Johnson told Nutt that recent comments he made were undermining public confidence in the governmentb s drug policy and the independence of the ACMD. (Thu Nov 05 22:20:00 2009 PST)

Reefer madness
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newsreview - (US) (Thu Nov 05 08:40:46 2009 PST)

The futility of pot prohibition
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vcreporter - T have mattered. The Boggs Act was passed and the penalties for dealing marijuana quadrupled. It was the stepping stone to heroin. This was the first time marijuana had been lumped together with other narcotics and the passage of the Boggs Act was the defining moment that began the official national pot prohibition. (Thu Nov 05 07:48:41 2009 PST)

Mental health fears over cannabis may be 'misguided' - Bristol24-7
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bristol247 - Mental health may have been misguided. Said that preventing the use of the drug was still important –. That the link between cannabis and schizophrenia was very uncertain. (Thu Nov 05 07:48:41 2009 PST)

Medical Marijuana for PTSD - Psych Central News
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psychcentral - Medical Marijuana for PTSD ! Psych Central News ; Medical Marijuana for PTSD Marijuana May Trigger Schizophrenia Medical Ma... (Thu Nov 05 01:40:03 2009 PST)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

Inmate release program criticized
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theworldlink - (US) Sheriffs' group opposes guns for pot smokers ... (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

Prisoner to costs
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theworldlink - (US) Probation officers also have been going on extra house visits and stepping up drug testing. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph
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telegraph - (US) Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science - Telegraph Professor David Nutt's take on cannabis is a creed and not science The evidence shows that cannabis is more damaging than Professor David Nutt believes. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

On the record 1107
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dailysentinel - Knomo Zhivago Matthews, possession of a controlled substance, 180 days state jail; delivery of a controlled substance, 18 months state jail. Melinda Long-Smith, possession of a controlled substance, one year in the county jail. Calvin Deantwan Davis, possession of marijuana, four years deferred probation, $2,0... (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

1010WINS.com - Police: Taconic Crash Driver Was Pot Smoker
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1010wins - (US) WINS.comB - Police: Taconic Crash Driver Was Pot Smoker 1010WINS.comB - Police: Taconic Crash Driver Was Pot Smoker State Police investigators said in a written report that a woman who killed seven people plus herself in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway was a regular marijuana user. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)

Rocky Mountain High, Breckenridge Votes to Legalize Marijuana; LA Medical - National Ledger
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nationalledger - (US) "Nobody knows how many (medical marijuana) dispensaries there are in L.A. (Sat Nov 07 10:39:31 2009 PST)

Durango pot shop reports break-in, but no theft
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denverpost - (US) The Durango Police Department reported that the dispensary was using a "dummy" camera that apparently spooked the burglar. (Sat Nov 07 10:39:31 2009 PST)