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Ohio watchdog critical of prison investigators
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wdtn - (US) Prison investigators following a Pickaway Correctional Institution employee and two women suspected of bringing tobacco, marijuana, cellphones and cash into the prison handcuffed the employee and detained the women in a parking lot on private property. ... (Wed Feb 08 17:50:22 2012 PST)

Colorado Springs man arrested in Pennsylvania drug deal
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gazette - (US) Was allegedly dealing marijuana. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

Oakhurst man arrested for altered plates
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yourhoustonnews - (US) Was arrested on Jan. 31 for motion to adjudicate for possession of marijuana. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST) [also yourhoustonnews14071]

Return to tobacco shop nets suspect contraband
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jconline - (US) A manager and employee at a Lafayette tobacco store were arrested after police served a search... A manager and employee at a Lafayette tobacco store were arrested after police served a search warrant and raided the business late this afternoon. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

Second teen arrested for shooting of councilman's son
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bayoubuzz - (US) possession of marijuana marijuana cigarette (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

Some prosecutors push for wiretapping advancements
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wfmz - (US) "We have cocaine valued at over $200 thousand. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

Missoula man arrested with liquid methadone in car
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missoulian - (US) Missoula man arrested with liquid methadone in car A man on probation for burglary was arrested Tuesday for possession of dangerous drugs after police found a bottle of liquid methadone in his vehicle. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

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I-Team Investigation: Serial drunk driver checks into rehab but ditches court
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whas11 - He was scheduled for a probation revocation hearing involving a drug charge. &ldquo. (Wed Feb 08 15:56:07 2012 PST)

Clark County teens charged with robbery
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whas11 - Three Clark County teenagers are facing charges of robbery after police say they tried to rob a man during a drug deal. (Wed Feb 08 15:56:07 2012 PST)

From Under the Influence with Marijuana Man: February 8, 2012
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cannabisculture - (US) The Shiva who uses hemp is called Bhola. (Wed Feb 08 15:24:22 2012 PST)

Conclusive Results of Regulatory Toxicology Studies With Gft505
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pharmalive - Rimy Hanf, EVP, Product Development, declared: +?The regulatory toxicology package of GFT505 for Phase IIb/III clinical studies is now complete. (Wed Feb 08 11:39:50 2012 PST)

Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
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news.am - (US) Drug addicts walk with hemp in pockets in Armenia ! Armenia News - NEWS.am Drug addicts walk with hemp in pockets in Armenia ARARAT. – Police detained 54-year-old Avshar village resident at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday and revealed hemp in his pocket. He also had hemp in his pocket and claimed he picked it up in the field. ... (Wed Feb 08 10:11:04 2012 PST)

Drugs stockpiled for man's holiday
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westernadvocate - (Australia) She said he was a long-term drug user and ordered him to be of good behaviour for a period of 18 months with probation and parole supervision. (Wed Feb 08 09:26:15 2012 PST)

Medical Marijuana in Small Town in Virginia
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thespoof - (US) Gloucester county is selecting a hearing date on legalizing government cannabis groups. (Wed Feb 08 03:21:52 2012 PST)

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East Bay Express
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eastbayexpress - (US) But 'How' Cannabis Culture The Growth of Weed Apps Is Explosive (Despite Federal Finger-Wagging) Legal Weed Appears to Cause a Sharp Reduction in Suicides: Discuss Veterans Affairs. (Wed Feb 08 17:39:29 2012 PST)

It's Gov. Martinez' session, and she'll pack it with controversy if she wants to
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alibi - (US) Gold creates a medical cannabis fund Health Department Secretary Catherine Torres estimates there will be 8000 to 10000 patients enrolled in the state&rsquo. (Wed Feb 08 17:34:50 2012 PST)

Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance
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sacbee - (US) Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance - Elk Grove News - sacbee.com Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance The Elk Grove City Council tonight will consider whether to establish one of the most restrictive medical marijuana growing ordinances in Northern California. (Wed Feb 08 17:26:33 2012 PST)

Reward offered for missing HC pot advocate
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willitsnews - (US) Reward offered for missing HC pot advocate - The Willits News Reward offered for missing HC pot advocate Medical marijuana advocate Thirty-six-year-old Chris Giauque disappeared August 3 after traveling to the Iron peak lookout area in northern Mendocino County north of Laytonville to meet an associate and pick up cash for what is rumored to be a $100000-plus marijuana deal. (Wed Feb 08 17:26:33 2012 PST)

Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance
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modbee - (US) Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance - Around the valley - Modbee.com Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance - Around the valley - Modbee.com Elk Grove council to discuss establishing strict medical pot ordinance The Elk Grove City Council tonight will consider whether to establish one of the most restrictive medical marijuana growing ordinance... (Wed Feb 08 17:26:33 2012 PST)

CO: Boulder extends ban on new pot dispensaries - GJSentinel.com
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gjsentinel - (US) No new marijuana dispensaries will be allowed in Boulder until at least November while the city reviews laws and policies on the sale of the drug over cost concerns. (Wed Feb 08 16:25:14 2012 PST)

CO: MMJ ban opponents to get day in court - The Coloradoan - coloradoan.com
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coloradoan - (US) Incorrect information about the status of a requested temporary restraining order regarding medical marijuana businesses was originally posted Friday. (Wed Feb 08 16:21:09 2012 PST)

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CO: Boulder extends ban on new pot dispensaries - GJSentinel.com
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gjsentinel - (US) No new marijuana dispensaries will be allowed in Boulder until at least November while the city reviews laws and policies on the sale of the drug over cost concerns. (Wed Feb 08 16:25:14 2012 PST) [also coloradoan13048]

CO: MMJ ban opponents to get day in court - The Coloradoan - coloradoan.com
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coloradoan - (US) Incorrect information about the status of a requested temporary restraining order regarding medical marijuana businesses was originally posted Friday. (Wed Feb 08 16:21:09 2012 PST)

CO: MMJ ban opponents to get day in court - The Coloradoan - coloradoan.com
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coloradoan - (US) Marijuana businesses have until 7 p.m. They have until midnight that day to remove all marijuana products in accordance with state and local laws. (Wed Feb 08 16:21:09 2012 PST)

CO: Fort Collins moves to shut down medical marijuana outlets - The Coloradoan - coloradoan.com
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coloradoan - (US) Fort Collins moves to shut down medical marijuana outlets ! The Coloradoan ! coloradoan.com Fort Collins moves to shut down medical marijuana outlets Dispensaries are scheduled to close Feb. 14 Medical marijuana businesses are a step closer to officially disappearing from Fort Collins. (Wed Feb 08 16:21:09 2012 PST) [also coloradoan12303]

THE Weed Blog (blog)
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theweedblog - The findings are in direct conflict with public statements made by Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske. Who in recent years has frequently The findings are in direct conflict with public statements made by Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske. (Wed Feb 08 15:41:01 2012 PST)

NON PROFIT GROUP LOOKS TO BRING MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY TO EGG HARBOR TWP.
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nbc40 - (US) A non-profit group that operates medical marijuana centers known as Compassionate Care Foundation is looking to bring a medical marijuana dispensary to Egg Harbor Township. (Wed Feb 08 15:41:01 2012 PST)

Pot shop adds vending to the mix, hopes to market machines
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gilroydispatch - (US) Hopes to market machines Pot shop adds vending to the mix Purple Cross Rx is now distributing medical marijuana vending machines that take a pre-paid card that uses your thumb print to identify the client. (Wed Feb 08 15:24:22 2012 PST)

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New museum exhibit traces history of substance abuse in Washtenaw County
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annarbor - (US) "It is part of the LSA Research Theme Semester 'Hooked: Addiction. '" said "It is part of the LSA Research Theme Semester 'Hooked: Addiction. (Sat Feb 04 12:03:57 2012 PST)

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East Bay Express
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eastbayexpress - (US) But 'How' Cannabis Culture The Growth of Weed Apps Is Explosive (Despite Federal Finger-Wagging) Legal Weed Appears to Cause a Sharp Reduction in Suicides: Discuss Veterans Affairs. (Wed Feb 08 17:39:29 2012 PST)

CO: Marijuana legalization falls short on signatures - IndyBlog
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m.csindy - (US) Marijuana legalization falls short on signatures ! IndyBlog Medical Marijuana Marijuana legalization falls short on signatures C... (Wed Feb 08 16:17:55 2012 PST)

CNN Reports On A Man That Wants Your Grandmother To Learn About Pot
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mediaite - CNN Reports On A Man That Wants Your Grandmother To Learn About Pot ! Mediaite CNN Reports On A Man That Wants Your Grandmother To Learn About Pot with the aim of inspiring senior citizens to call for the legalization of medical marijuana. Platshorn, who spent som... (Wed Feb 08 15:41:01 2012 PST)

Conn. students to rally for medicinal marijuana
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thehour - (US) College students and other activists have postponed their rally calling for marijuana reform at the Connecticut state Capitol. (Wed Feb 08 15:41:01 2012 PST)

MMJ to blame for school drug use rise?
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blogs.westword - Healthcare workers and students" as saying marijuana is the reason behind the spike. They believe there is a shift in perception about cannabis use among students. The report alleges that because medical marijuana shops are so abundant in Colorado. (Wed Feb 08 15:10:17 2012 PST)

Senator Introduces Bill To Bring Medical Marijuana To Mississippi
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theweedblog - Senator Introduces Bill To Bring Medical Marijuana To Mississippi ! The Weed Blog State Marijuana Law Marijuana Legalization Marijuana Products Marijuana Science Medical Marijuana Policy Medical Marijuana Pol... (Wed Feb 08 14:39:07 2012 PST)

Marijuana Sold For Profit at California Dispensaries? Guy Who Wrote The Law on ...
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blogs.laweekly - Marijuana One of the rallying cries of those opposed to the proliferation of pot shops in places like Los Angeles is that medical marijuana was never meant to be for-profit in the state of California. (Wed Feb 08 14:24:54 2012 PST)

reefer madness news

HIV/AIDS Activists Complain Of Unfair Treatment By US Attorney's Office
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huffingtonpost - (US) They were protesting cuts to HIV/AIDS programs and a proposal that would have prevented the District of Columbia from spending its own money for needle exchange programs. (Wed Feb 08 15:36:20 2012 PST)

UK: News in Marlow, Bourne End and Flackwell Heath - Get The Latest Maidenhead Advertiser News - 'Skunk' cannabis blamed for Marlow man's death
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maidenhead-advertiser - (Netherlands) Bourne End and Flackwell Heath ! Get The Latest Maidenhead Advertiser News ! 'Skunk' cannabis blamed for Marlow man's death A potent form of cannabis known as skunk was today blamed for sending a Coroner Richard Hulett said there were 'far too many' cases where young people had suffered years of mental illness after smoking 'stronger forms' of cannabis early in their lives. (Wed Feb 08 10:50:54 2012 PST)

Prohibition is the reason behind risky pot grow ops
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peninsulanewsreview - Peninsula News Review - Prohibition is the reason behind risky pot grow ops Chris Swainb s column. (Wed Feb 08 06:19:16 2012 PST)

Illegal marijuana leaves police gardening, not promoting safety
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peninsulanewsreview - Not promoting safety Alcohol could have harsher societal effects than marijuana Chris Swain did a good job exposing the risks of cannabis (marijuana) prohibition due to the fact that unregulated cultivation of the extremely popular plant creates unsafe neighbourhoods. (Wed Feb 08 06:19:16 2012 PST)

Psychiatrist warns Yuba supervisors about medical pot
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appeal-democrat - (US) "It's very clever how advocates of marijuana have fooled everyone. Saying he believes both the terms "medical marijuana" and "dispensary" are oxymorons because they imbue a sense of medical professionalism and oversight he says is absent in reality. (Wed Feb 08 01:04:41 2012 PST)

John Suthers, Colorado's attorney general
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ednewscolorado - S children The amendment simply created an affirmative defense against the enforcement of state marijuana laws for people with debilitating medical conditions who have physician approval to use the drug. A series of policy decision at the state and federal levels have opened the door to the creation of a medical marijuana industry in Colorado. We have gone. Are dispensaries just gaudy. Is the occasionally whiff of... (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)

BU Today
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bu.edu - (US) If you have a serious medical ailment and if your doctor recommends medicinal marijuana to alleviate pain or other symptoms and your state allows medical marijuana use. The law has two words for you: If you have a serious medical ailment and if your doctor recommends medicinal marijuana to alleviate pain or other symptoms and your state allows medical marijuana use. (Tue Feb 07 21:36:05 2012 PST)

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Addiction Runs in the Family
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dailyrx - (US) People who are addicted to drugs share similar brain abnormalities with their siblings. These new findings allow us to understand more about why people with a family history of drug abuse are themselves at a higher risk of addiction. (Wed Feb 08 13:26:04 2012 PST)

Troops target drugs to defund Afghan militants
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armytimes - (US) We will fail in Afghanistan. T find a drug trafficking organization that is not connected to the insurgency. Senior International Security Assistance Force military leaders have approved Army units to assist the Drug Enforcement Agency. (Wed Feb 08 09:26:15 2012 PST)

Bologna: operazione antidroga carabinieri, 14 ordinanze e 3 arresti (3)
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parma.repubblica.it - (Italy) Tra loro la Campagna trovata in possesso di circa 800 grammi di marijuana. Nel corso delle perquisizioni di stamattina sono stati arrestati Salvatore Are, 35enne operaio bolognese con precedenti specifici di polizia, trovato in possesso di 15 grammi di marjuana e di un bilancino di precisione; Matteo Vincenzini, 25enne operaio bolognese resi... (Wed Feb 08 09:26:15 2012 PST)

Messina; sorvegliato speciale arrestato dai Carabinieri.
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mnews.it - (Italy) In particolare, i militari di una pattuglia del Nucleo Radiomobile, in questa Piazza Unione Europea, sottoponevano a controllo gli occupanti di una autovettura, i quali alla vista dei Carabinieri tentavano di... (Wed Feb 08 04:50:00 2012 PST)

Il Quotidiano Italiano
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ilquotidianoitaliano.it - (Italy) Le Fiamme Gialle hanno sequestrato nel torinese 280 chilogrammi di droga (hashish, marijuana e cocaina) e una pistola, 60 chili di hashish nascosti in un garage intestato a un prestanome, compiuto piC9 di 30 perquisizioni e denunciato 54 insospettabili corrieri, il cui ruolo era fondamentale nello spostamento di ingenti quantitativi di sostanze stupefacenti da uno Stato... (Wed Feb 08 02:35:19 2012 PST)

Cannabis campaigner jailed for growing drugs
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getsurrey - (UK) Prosecutor Rhiannon Sadler said police had visited Mr Matthews' one-bed council house on three occasions between August and December 2010 and seized 84 plants which would have produced thousands of pounds worth of cannabis as well as 4.75g of cannabis and 7.36g of cannabis resin. (Wed Feb 08 02:05:44 2012 PST)

Addict sold drugs to fund his habit
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sheffieldtelegraph - (UK) Andrew Taylor, jailed for dealing cannabis. A DRUG dealer from South Yorkshire who stashed more than #500 worth of cannabis in his garden has been jailed for 16 months. Andrew Taylor was caug... (Wed Feb 08 01:36:53 2012 PST)