Medical Marijuana vs. Reefer Madness [Video]

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One specific criticism of the act was that in order for a physician to prescribe marijuana as a medical treatment, they would be required to report the name, address and diagnosis of the patient directly to the government. Thus, the Reefer Madness …
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US Won't Sue to Reverse States' Legalization of Marijuana

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“This sends the wrong message,” said former Representative Patrick J. Kennedy, who is a recovering prescription drug addict and a founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a policy group. “Are we going to send up the white flag altogether and surrender …
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Seinfeld star John Pinette checks into rehab for addiction to prescription …

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And now it has emerged comedian John Pinette has checked into rehab for treatment for prescription pill addiction. The news … In a press release they said he had undergone surgery earlier this year and developed a reliance on his prescribed medication.
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Nearly 881684 U.S. Teens Smoke Cigarettes on an Average day: SAMHSA

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Based on SAMHSA data, the new report highlights the average day substance abuse behavior and addiction treatment activities that occur among adolescents. The study presents data of first time teen abusers of substance on an average day: 7,639 drink …
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