CANADA: Miracle drug or the devil's lettuce? Take the pot quiz
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princegeorgecitizen - The seedy reputation of weed is changing - quickly. : Washington Post illustration by Aaron Steckelberg. States have a variety of regulations governing marijuana use. : Washington Post illustration by Aaron Steckelberg. " today's pot is stronger. : Washington Post illustration by Aaron Steckelberg. (Sat Apr 21 02:32:51 2018 PDT)

OR: Patients Embrace Medical Cannabis As Opioid Alternative -- Without Guidance - Jefferson Public Radio
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ijpr - (US) Faihtingerb s story is a common one and helps explain why someone dies of opioid abuse every other day in Oregon: Opioids are highly addictive and extremely painful toB kick. (Fri Apr 20 21:54:26 2018 PDT)

OR: How can I stop this post-cold cough?;
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bendbulletin - The cough that ensued was modestly ameliorated by pretreatment with escalating doses of codeine. (Fri Apr 20 21:16:09 2018 PDT)

[2]: Chuck Schumer Wants to Legalize It
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freebeacon - Schumer cited incarceration for marijuana possession as a reason for his change of mind. are incarcerated for possession of marijuana specifically. to the rate of marijuana arrests as an argument for legalization. (Fri Apr 20 19:21:51 2018 PDT)

TOP: The pop culture and TV news you're talking about today: The Feed
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tbo - Legion's second season is pure insanity and visual whiplash.Noah Hawley's loose adaptation of a minor Marvel mutant was a cinematic and psychedelic marvel when it premiered last spring.Its superhero story is psychological and highly-visual. (Fri Apr 20 14:12:18 2018 PDT)

TOP: Can marijuana ease the opioid epidemic? - Philly
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philly - (US) Some medical practitioners and researchers believe that greater use of marijuana for pain relief could result in fewer people using the A 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that states with medical marijuana laws had A 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that states with medical marijuana laws had 25 percent fewer o... (Fri Apr 20 14:05:06 2018 PDT)

UK: Holby City actor's daughter 'first person to die' from taking party drug 2CP - Metro News
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metro - (US) Accused of supplying her the psychedelic CP is an illegal party drug. (Fri Apr 20 10:10:25 2018 PDT)

TOP: Drugs worth thousands of dollars seized in Midlands SC sting - The State
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thestate - (US) Also seized were 10 grams of marijuana. " five guns b one of which was reported stolen b and $5000 in cash. (Sat Apr 21 14:20:50 2018 PDT)

UK: There's more cocaine in London sewers than any other city in Europe - Metro News
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metro - (US) The EUb s drug agency said the average daily concentration of cocaine in London sewage was 737mg per 1000 people in 2014. (Sat Apr 21 10:11:01 2018 PDT)

FL: Man arrested on drug charges in Lowndes County
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wctv - (US) Man arrested on drug charges in Lowndes County (WCTV) -- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has arrested one person on drug c... (Fri Apr 20 19:45:03 2018 PDT)

[2]: Hampton Police Division Articles, Photos, and Videos - Daily Press
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dailypress - (US) Hampton Police Division Articles, Photos, and Videos - Daily Press Law Enforcement Hampton Police Division Hampton police: 49 pounds of marijuana seized, two men arrested in distribution investigation Two New York men have been arrested at the Country Inn and Suites Hotel, of the 1500 block of Hardy Cash Drive in Hampton, in connection with an illegal drug distr... (Wed Apr 18 23:12:32 2018 PDT)

[2]: Hampton police: 49 pounds of marijuana seized, two men arrested in distribution investigation - Daily Press
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dailypress - (US) Hampton police: 49 pounds of marijuana seized, two men arrested in distribution investigation - Daily Press Hampton police: 49 pounds of marijuana seized, two men arrested in distribution investigation Two New York men have been arrested at the Country Inn and Suites Hotel, of the 1500 block of Hardy Cash Drive in Hampton, in connection with an illegal drug distribution invest... (Wed Apr 18 23:12:32 2018 PDT)

[2]: Livingston County News - Syracuse woman found with ecstasy, charged
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thelcn - (US) Whitford further discovered that she was in possession of the illegal drug. (Wed Apr 18 11:13:21 2018 PDT)

[2]: Livingston County News - Driver with 21 license suspensions charged
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thelcn - (US) Syracuse woman found with ecstasy, charged HC3, Riviera to screen addiction documentary Syracuse woman found with ecstasy, charged Avon man found in possession of cocaine, charged ... (Wed Apr 18 11:13:21 2018 PDT)

TOP: Stephen Marley and Marley brothers host Kaya Fest in Miami
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miami - A longtime champion of marijuana usage and its legalization. b A lot of people are looking for miracles from the sky. (Fri Apr 20 14:06:24 2018 PDT)

OH: Marijuana is part of its religion, says Jurupa Valley church fighting city to... - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Discussion on Topix
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topix - Marijuana is part of its religion. Says Jurupa Valley church fighting city to... - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Discussion on Topix Marijuana Marijuana Marijuana is part of its religion. (Fri Apr 20 08:48:47 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports ! National Post Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports ! National Post Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Iboga... (Thu Apr 19 02:31:00 2018 PDT)

OH: Jim Krumel: Boehner creates a buzz with U-turn on marijuana - The Lima News
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limaohio - (US) Are you surprised to find out the former speaker of the House of Representatives is now telling us it is OK to smoke dope? (Tue Apr 17 18:28:09 2018 PDT)

TOP: Marijuana is part of its religion, says Jurupa Valley church fighting city to stay open -- Press Enterprise
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TOP: Marijuana is part of its religion, says Jurupa Valley church fighting city to stay open -- Press Enterprise - (US) Marijuana is part of its religion. Press Enterprise Marijuana is part of its religion. (Tue Apr 17 14:14:04 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports ! National Post Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports ! National Post Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Ibogaine before rehab death: Reports Billionaire Matthew Mellon may have taken root-based hallucinogen Iboga... (Thu Apr 19 02:31:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: 5 must-see concerts in Chicago this week: Khruangbin, Kate Nash, Hurray for the Riff Raff - RedEye Chicago
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chicagotribune - (US) Khruangbin may be a trio from Texas, but the group takes inspiration from b 60s Thai funk fused with psychedelic, smooth melodies. (Wed Apr 18 14:01:24 2018 PDT)

OR: Patients Embrace Medical Cannabis As Opioid Alternative -- Without Guidance - Jefferson Public Radio
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ijpr - (US) Faihtingerb s story is a common one and helps explain why someone dies of opioid abuse every other day in Oregon: Opioids are highly addictive and extremely painful toB kick. (Fri Apr 20 21:54:26 2018 PDT)

[2]: Chuck Schumer Wants to Legalize It
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freebeacon - Schumer cited incarceration for marijuana possession as a reason for his change of mind. are incarcerated for possession of marijuana specifically. to the rate of marijuana arrests as an argument for legalization. (Fri Apr 20 19:21:51 2018 PDT)

TOP: Can marijuana ease the opioid epidemic? - Philly
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philly - (US) Some medical practitioners and researchers believe that greater use of marijuana for pain relief could result in fewer people using the A 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that states with medical marijuana laws had A 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that states with medical marijuana laws had 25 percent fewer o... (Fri Apr 20 14:05:06 2018 PDT)

UK: Holby City actor's daughter 'first person to die' from taking party drug 2CP - Metro News
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metro - (US) Accused of supplying her the psychedelic CP is an illegal party drug. (Fri Apr 20 10:10:25 2018 PDT)

AK: SitNews: Legislature Urges Respect for Marijuana Legalization in Alaska
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sitnews.us - (US) Attorney General rescinded a previous federal policy that respected the will of the voters in states that legalized medical or recreational marijuana use. (Thu Apr 19 18:33:28 2018 PDT)

TOP: Marijuana is nothing like heroin; change federal law - Editorial - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Marijuana is nothing like heroin. Change federal law ! Editorial - Sun Sentinel Marijuana is nothing like heroin. Gaetz says research is needed on its potential benefits and possible harmful effects. We shouldn't be afraid of research. b & People are using medical cannabis. (Thu Apr 19 14:11:33 2018 PDT)

TOP: Politicians may have changed their tune, but the public's feelings on marijuana seem set in stone - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Politicians may have changed their tune. The public's feelings on marijuana seem set in stone - Sun Sentinel Politicians may have changed their tune. (Thu Apr 19 14:11:33 2018 PDT)