Community needs to help youth be addiction aware
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meadowlakeprogress - (Canada) CA Community needs to help youth be addiction aware Last week was Addictions Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. (Fri Nov 20 05:19:31 2009 PST)

Largest Drug Bust in Covington History
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local12 - (US) More Than Two Dozen People Arrested in Covington Cocaine Bust (Fri Nov 20 04:34:39 2009 PST)

Man guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of RCMP constable
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thepeterboroughexaminer - (Canada) Bulatci's parents have also experienced their own pain by watching their son fall into the world of drug dealing and then be convicted in the officer's slaying. (Fri Nov 20 03:34:10 2009 PST)

CANADA: Comox Valley Record - Recipe cure for hubby's addiction
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bclocalnews - Comox Valley Record - Recipe cure for hubbyb s addiction Addictions education available in workshop WEB EXTRA: Two expert speakers addressing issues during National Addictions Awareness Week ... (Fri Nov 20 02:19:51 2009 PST)

US Hopes to See More Anti-Drug Efforts in Venezuela
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voanews - Caracas (File) U.S. anti-drug officials are calling for greater efforts by Venezuela to combat drug traffickers who are using the country to make illegal shipments. (Fri Nov 20 02:05:00 2009 PST)

Ofi, cials Address Recent Crime Wave
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cornellsun - According to Vallely, Ithaca has recently experienced an increased presence of high quality, inexpensive heroin. We are seeing an increase in drug-related calls and activities, arrests for everything from marijuana to some higher level drugs,b Zoner said. b You can easily see a correlation between increases in violent crimes with the increase in drug calls. ... (Thu Nov 19 23:34:32 2009 PST)

Youth drug awareness conference held in Medford
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kdrv - (US) Then students learned about alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drug abuse. Then students learned about alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drug abuse. Then students learned about alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drug abuse. Then students learned about alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drug abuse. (Thu Nov 19 20:05:28 2009 PST)

drug-free utopia

intolerance will save the kids (drug war propaganda themes 5 6 and 7.)

November 20, 2009 ~ HIV-AIDS in DC - Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
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pbs - (US) Members here consider drug abuse, premarital sex, and homosexual activity as sins. Web ve got to talk about drug addiction. ... (Fri Nov 20 13:36:28 2009 PST)

LEGALIZING POT -- AND HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL
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blogs.redding - (US) HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL LEGALIZING POT . HOPING THE TOOTH FAIRY IS REAL They focus in on marijuana. Is the introduction of a bill by Assembly member Tom Ammiano to legalize sales of the drug across the board. (Fri Nov 20 12:39:39 2009 PST)

Two arrested after drug seizure
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u - (UK) Police in Londonderry have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of B#60000 worth of amphetamines. (Fri Nov 20 01:34:33 2009 PST)

Read
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nj - (US) Was a joint operation by the DEA. (Thu Nov 19 22:44:01 2009 PST)

Warlord Obama Walking the Plank to a Dhimmi Nation
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rightsidenews - (US) Obama would not admit it was an act of Islamic terror in spite of mounting evidence that proves Major Hasan had been openly espousing Islamic jihad in the military against non-Muslims for years. (Thu Nov 19 19:34:47 2009 PST)

Some Organizers Protest Their Union's Tactics
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blueridgenow - (US) Responding to news reports of unusually high wholesale price increases in brand-name prescription drugs, four House leaders and one senator asked for government reviews of the pricing practices.... ... (Thu Nov 19 08:35:16 2009 PST)

County prosecutor: Marijuana laws causing problems
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romeoobserver - He said he is concerned it will be more readily available to students due to people owning medical marijuana cards that grow their own plants. (Thu Nov 19 06:39:24 2009 PST)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

scare parents with tales of irresistible drug-power (themes 4, 5, and 6.)

Long way from track, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield holds large auction
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winnipegfreepress - Banned from driving by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines, Mayfield has become an auction fanatic. Mayfield walked around... (Fri Nov 20 13:49:22 2009 PST)

ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite meth admission
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winnipegfreepress - ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite meth admission - Winnipeg Free Press ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite meth admission LONDON - ATP chairman Adam Helfant says the tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. (Fri Nov 20 13:49:22 2009 PST)

November 20, 2009 ~ HIV-AIDS in DC - Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly
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pbs - (US) Members here consider drug abuse, premarital sex, and homosexual activity as sins. Web ve got to talk about drug addiction. ... (Fri Nov 20 13:36:28 2009 PST)

Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay ...
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kfsm - (US) Mayfield said the money will help him in his court fight to be reinstated from a suspension for what he claims are false positive tests for methamphetamines. (Fri Nov 20 11:35:34 2009 PST)

American stockbroker sets record for cannabis consumption with 115000th joint ...
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mailonsunday - (UK) American stockbroker receives lifetime of legal cannabis - to treat rare bone disorder ! Mail Online American stockbroker sets record for cannabis consumption with 115,000th joint (and it's all legal) An American stockbroker has one of the world’s most prolific cannabis smokers – thanks to a c... (Fri Nov 20 10:39:39 2009 PST)

Des Moines Police Arrest Three for Prostitution
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kcrg - Police say Tiashana Morgan, 21, of Milwaukee was arrested Thursday and charged with prostitution and marijuana possession. (Fri Nov 20 10:18:37 2009 PST)

Ryan O'Neal's Rehab Hindered by Farrah Fawcett's Death
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actressarchives - (US) He has previously insisted he is doing "very well" in his bid to kick his addictions since Fawcett's untimely death from cancer in June (09). (Fri Nov 20 10:03:50 2009 PST)

breaking news for these drug war propaganda themes - hated group madness, violence, illness survival of society gateway, use is abuse children demonize, war, epidemic total prohibition dissent attacked

LA Facing Health Epidemic
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citywatchla - (US) Medical Pot-Another View Seriously ill Angelenos are being provided unregulated and potentially toxic medical cannabis. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)

CANADA: A high to remember - theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - The most psychoactive cannabinoid chemical [in marijuana] is tetrahydrocannabinol. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)

Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana
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publicbroadcasting - (US) KUNC: Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana (2009-11-20) Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana Four additional Colorado cities passed moratoriums on new medical mari... (Thu Nov 19 21:39:52 2009 PST)

WeHoNews.com:
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wehonews - (US) They promise to prosecute any and all collectives where money is exchanged despite the city council s actions. Cooley and Sheriff Lee Baca wrote a letter in August expressing their viewpoint that marijuana sales are illegal and will be prosecuted. (Thu Nov 19 16:39:48 2009 PST)

CO: Paul Nitze: Amendment 20 isn't the answer - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) An Aspen truck driver named James Wingers took a plea deal in a marijuana trafficking case that will land him between five and 40 years in federal prison. (Thu Nov 19 16:03:07 2009 PST)

Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon ...
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californianewswire - Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab : Thu. (Thu Nov 19 14:19:21 2009 PST)

TOP: West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story -- latimes.com
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latimes - (US) Latimes.com West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story Medical marijuana Marijuana dispensaries in West Hollywood Steve Cooley said he believed most dispensaries were illegal and threatened to prosecute them. (Thu Nov 19 14:03:36 2009 PST)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

Common plastic chemical 'contributes to ADHD in kids'
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blog.taragana - Hostility increase internet addiction risk in teens WASHINGTON - Teenagers who have psychiatric symptoms such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (Thu Nov 19 23:34:32 2009 PST)

FDA issues warning letters to 22 Web sites, alleges illegal sales of medical ...
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washingtonexaminer - (Thu Nov 19 12:35:27 2009 PST)

Stan Garnett: Colorado has mishandled the medical-marijuana issue - Denver News - The Latest Word
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blogs.westword - He declared that he was " Garnett has been out front about medical marijuana: A few months back. He declared that he was " committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state The marijuana crowd spread myths that pot is non addictive and harmless. (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)

WTO opens probes of EU ban on US poultry, American labeling rules for Canadian ...
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washingtonexaminer - (Thu Nov 19 07:18:52 2009 PST)

Gov. Perry to decide fate of Texas inmate set to die; parole board says he ...
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washingtonexaminer - The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles made the rare recommendation Wednesday for 34-year-old Robert Lee Thompson, who was not the triggerman in the fatal shooting of a Houston convenience store clerk. Thompson's lawyer, Patrick McCann, also has an appeal before the U.S. In Thompson's case, he and Butler were tri... (Thu Nov 19 05:09:12 2009 PST)

AstraZeneca applies for US approval for blood clot preventer Brilinta
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washingtonexaminer - (Thu Nov 19 04:49:05 2009 PST)

Fine and Inquiry Possible for Blackwater Successor
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tuscaloosanews - (US) In addition, former company officials say that other penalties could result from violations of licensing requirements for the transfer of other forms of military technology and training expertise to foreign countries. However, as the talks continue, federal pro... (Thu Nov 19 02:50:11 2009 PST)

reefer madness news

One toke over the line?
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gjfreepress - (US) Jim Spehar was never much good at rolling his own but his bad back and aging knee bother him and he hears it's not that difficult to obtain cannabis comfort. (Fri Nov 20 00:40:15 2009 PST)

It's the new GREEN industry
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citizentelegram - (US) Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. Making Rifle quite the green scene Three medical marijuana dispensaries are now open. (Thu Nov 19 07:49:35 2009 PST)

"Bowls, Weeds, and Joints," a new residence hall anti-marijuana seminar
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keystoneonline - Joints.b The goal of the program was to educate students on how terrible marijuana is. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)

AMA supports medical marijuana studies, does not support current state programs
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mtshastanews - (US) The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. The AMA is also recommending that physicians be protected from prosecution for recommending marijuana and that further studies be conducted into marijuana's use as medicine. “. The report is careful. The patchwork of state-based syst... (Wed Nov 18 18:39:43 2009 PST)

Bill Moeller Commentary: Sooner or Later, Everyone Stops Smoking
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chronline - (US) The only difference is that the drug, nicotine, is legal, whereas shooting heroin or smoking crack is not. It took years before I realized that I was still as addicted as I was before. I’ve read articles which said that qu... (Wed Nov 18 10:51:01 2009 PST)

Los Angeles joint committee debates medical marijuana dispensaries
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examiner - Los Angeles joint committee debates medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Los Angeles joint committee debates medical marijuana dispensaries Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Santa Cruz County Drug Policy Examiner. he intends to prosecute dispensaries that sell medical marijuana even if the city passes an ordinance that City Attor... (Wed Nov 18 00:04:13 2009 PST)

Thursday (11-19) Planning Commission May Seal Fate of New Medical Grass Clubs
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indybay - (US) The Planning Commission will continue consideration of a staff-concocted ban on all additional marijuana clubs and growhouses in Santa Cruz. (Tue Nov 17 21:39:57 2009 PST)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

Amanda Knox tortured, killed roommate, prosecutor says in closing - CNN.com
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cnn - (US) On the night Kercher was killed, Knox and Sollecito say, they were at his house watching a movie and smoking marijuana. ... (Fri Nov 20 14:05:13 2009 PST)

Los Angeles Gets Tough on Medical Marijuana Shops
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abcnews - (US) Los Angeles Gets Tough on Medical Marijuana Shops - ABC News Los Angeles Gets Tough on Medical Marijuana Shops Hundreds of pot shops have sprung up in the last couple of years across Los Angeles. (Fri Nov 20 14:05:13 2009 PST) [also uk.reuters4221]

Woman's kiss smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate
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blueridgenow - (US) When McKinzie wouldn't tell guards what he swallowed, they put him in a cell where they could monitor his bathroom visits and found a balloon filled with marijuana three days later. ... (Fri Nov 20 14:05:13 2009 PST) [also santamariatimes8473]

TOP: Hair tests beat urine in nabbing workplace drug users - USATODAY.com
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usatoday - (US) Friday will release hair data for the first time that show that in the first half of 2009 cocaine was found in three of every 1000 urine tests performed on job applicants and employees. (Fri Nov 20 14:00:28 2009 PST)

Medical-marijuana price hikes from too many regulations worry Denver councilman
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blogs.westword - Denver city councilman Chris Nevitt is focusing on the practical questions that arise from the issue. dispensary food products that contain marijuana But he wants to make sure rules placed on medical-marijuana purveyors aren't so onerous that they cause precipitous price increases . (Fri Nov 20 13:39:14 2009 PST)

Bakersfield gang member indicted in 3 murders
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signonsandiego - Authorities say the pair shot the 19-year-old man and his father during an attempted marijuana robbery at their home. ... (Fri Nov 20 13:36:28 2009 PST) [also times-standard4619, sfgate7629]

ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of ...
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kfsm - (US) ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of crystal meth use - KFSM ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of crystal meth use LONDON (AP) —. (Fri Nov 20 13:21:45 2009 PST)