Marijuana Is Harmless? Are We Blinded by a Smoke Screen?

Marijuana is harmless? Are we blinded by a smoke screen?

Filed under: Drug Abuse Seattle

… Center medical marijuana dispensary, waters young plants in a grow room, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Seattle The Associated Press … “There's a pretty potent lobby that makes claims about the medical benefits of cannabis, and anybody who disputes …
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Review: Soundgarden's 'King Animal'

Filed under: Drug Abuse Seattle

Being Seattle in the Nineties, that helplessness suggested drug abuse. But "King Animal" was recorded by sober dudes in their forties — the hymnlike "Bones of Birds" is about the challenges of parenting, and "Halfway There" is a matter-of-fact take on …
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Still cloudy on legal marijuana

Filed under: Drug Abuse Seattle

The rest of the taxes are to be used for substance abuse prevention, research, education, and health care, according to New Approach Washington. “It's going to be heavily taxed, from what it appears,” Saberi said. The law also prohibits entrepreneurs …
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New England Patriots Brandon Bolden suspended

Filed under: Drug Abuse Seattle

New England Patriots rookie running back Brandon Bolden has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. He has not practiced all week after injuring his knee against the Seattle Seahawks about four weeks ago, and it …
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