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)
Drug Court gets grant for more treatment
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heraldpalladium - (US) JOSEPH - Berrien County has been awarded a $342,958 federal grant to provide treatment for people with narcotics problems who end up in Drug Court for criminal offenses. The trial court formed Drug Court years ago to expedite felony narcotics cases through the criminal justice system. ... (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)
Canadian brigadier-general says progress in Afghanistan will be slow
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metronews - (Canada) "The more people who are employed in this legitimate farm economy, the fewer people going to be growing opium for the drug rings or being directly employed by the Taliban," said Windsor, the deputy director of the uni... (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)
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business-standard - (India) Some say it was apparent drug abuse. (Sat Nov 07 10:49:58 2009 PST)
Man Held After Brit Shot Dead In Texas Bar
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originalbristol - He did not believe the incident was related to gangs or a drug deal. (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)