Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out
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That disc consisted of narrated meditation by Leary mixed in with psychedelic rock music played on the veena, an Indian drone instrument, by Maryvonne Giercerz, along with guitarist Lars Eric and tablaist Richard Bond. While it inevitably touches upon ... (Sat Jul 04 23:34:12 2009 PDT)

As Salvia use increases, so do concerns
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(US) Is described by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a potent drug whose abusers experience hallucinations or delusional episodes that mimic psychosis. (Sat Jul 04 20:33:52 2009 PDT)

Ex-con turned around his life until bullet cut it short
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(US) He pleaded guilty to distribution of ketamine in 2002, and a judge placed him on probation. A year later, he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of the painkiller oxycodone, according to court records. ... (Sat Jul 04 19:50:02 2009 PDT)

Our view: Salvia should be banned
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(US) It is sold openly in specialty stores. Is considering classifying it as a Schedule I drug like LSD. (Sat Jul 04 17:48:09 2009 PDT)

Report: Man takes LSD, runs naked in Lake Tahoe casino because ...
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(US) Was running naked because he thought he was the Terminator. He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD. (Sat Jul 04 17:18:27 2009 PDT)

Naked man arrested at Tahoe casino arcade
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(US) He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD, and was running naked because he thought he was the "Terminator." He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD, and was running naked because he thoug... (Sat Jul 04 15:02:59 2009 PDT) [also lasvegassun7871]

How festivals conquered the world
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(UK) The headline bands were art-rock titans The Psychedelic Furs, goth-pop ghouls The Cure and - oh dear - Level 42. (Sat Jul 04 12:34:02 2009 PDT)

empathogens

news about MDMA, MDA

Young India falling prey to party drugs: UN official
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(Belgium) These synthetic drugs are easily available as they can be produced in the kitchen unlike heroine or cocaine. (Sun Jul 05 01:19:08 2009 PDT) [also timesofindia.indiatimes6734, timesofindia.indiatimes10875, daijiworld10606, khabrein.info7580, zeenews3423, india-4487, sindhtoday.net3722, thaindian10286]

NV woman caught in border bust
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(Canada) A 23-year-old North Vancouver woman who told border guards she was going shopping at Bellis Fair Mall was arrested in Bellingham last week after allegedly smuggling more than $1 million worth of a club drug into the United States. (Sun Jul 05 00:49:26 2009 PDT)

Youth lead the way
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(Canada) I am just amazed every day that, in the greatest country in the world, Canada, we can't find something more important concerning Canadians than whether Barack Obama is still smoking or not. Rick Bell's June 27 propaganda piece nicel... (Sun Jul 05 00:03:51 2009 PDT)

Television movies for the week of July 5
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(US) Comic Tommy Chong is arrested for manufacturing drug paraphernalia. (Sat Jul 04 21:34:35 2009 PDT)

NYC drug bust results in a dozen arrests
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(US) The arrests late Friday afternoon were announced Saturday in a release by the New York office of the Drug Enforcement Administration along with city and state police. (Sat Jul 04 13:03:37 2009 PDT)

Month-long Pot Probe Results in Three Arrests
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The Santa Barbara Independent Month-long Pot Probe Results in Three Arrests Three South Coast men are facing drug-related charges following the July 1 conclusion of a month-long investigation into illegal marijuana cultivators and traffickers by narcotics detectives with the Santa Barbara Sheriffb s Department. (Sat Jul 04 11:19:06 2009 PDT)

Border guard accused of aiding traffickers
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(Canada) An employee of the Canada Border Services Agency is accused of misusing his position to help international drug traffickers smuggle cocaine into B.C. (Sat Jul 04 07:33:25 2009 PDT)

magic mushroom news

magic (psychedelic) mushrooms mentioned in breaking news

CANADA: Major drug bust in Durham - Toronto and GTA - News - Toronto Sun
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(Canada) Cocaine and Ecstasy is off the streets after a drug investigation east of Toronto. (Sat Jul 04 03:26:41 2009 PDT)

State News at a Glance
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(US) GRAND ISLAND (AP) - The teenage son of a Hall County sheriff's captain will face drug charges in Hall County District Court. (Fri Jul 03 02:49:41 2009 PDT)

TOP: Omaha.com - The Omaha World-Herald: Metro/Region
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(US) A roadie for a band touring the East Coast was caught about halfway to his destination with 60 lbs. of psychedelic mushrooms. (Thu Jul 02 14:44:04 2009 PDT) [also omaha4977]

TOP: Omaha.com - The Omaha World-Herald: Metro/Region
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(US) Prison job safe despite pot use Prison job safe despite... (Thu Jul 02 14:44:04 2009 PDT)

Calif. man facing drug charge after Neb. stop
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(US) Lincoln Calif. man facing drug charge after Neb. stop (AP) - A 47-year-old California man is facing a felony drug charge in Nebraska after authorities say they caught him on his way to New York with 60 pounds of illegal mushrooms. (Thu Jul 02 13:03:51 2009 PDT)

Sarpy Deputies Seize 60 Pounds Of Mushrooms
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(US) Was booked on felony drug charges. (Thu Jul 02 10:18:17 2009 PDT)

Two nabbed in city drug bust
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(US) He was also charged with fourth degree criminal possession of controlled substance. (Wed Jul 01 08:18:17 2009 PDT)

Thursday, July 9
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(Austria) Canada's government announces a provisional distribution system for medical marijuana that would involve shipping government supplies of the drug directly to eligible patients' doctors. Canada's government announces a provisional distribution system for medical marijuana that would involve shipping government supplies of the drug directly to eligible patients... (Wed Jul 01 17:39:32 2009 PDT)

Perez - a quiet, driving force behind many school district program ...
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(US) This cohort began to cooperatively address youth-related issues including truancy, gang awareness, bullying, diversity, alcohol and drug use, mental health,... (Tue Jun 30 11:03:12 2009 PDT)

plants

various psychoactive plants in the news

As Salvia use increases, so do concerns
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(US) Is described by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a potent drug whose abusers experience hallucinations or delusional episodes that mimic psychosis. (Sat Jul 04 20:33:52 2009 PDT)

Glenn Beck: Stadium of Fire and under fire
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A documentary on the war on drugs. ... (Sat Jul 04 13:19:01 2009 PDT)

Russia agrees to allow transport of NATO supplies through its ...
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Struggling with a heroin epidemic Afghanistan (90% of the world's heroin is produced in Afghanistan each year). new drug policy in Afghanistan. (Sat Jul 04 12:19:06 2009 PDT)

Heroin worth rupees 600 million seized in Punjab
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(Belgium) Heroin worth rupees 600 million seized in Punjab - news.smashits.com Heroin worth rupees 600 million seized in Punjab The accused have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances Order 1993) Act and other offences. (Sat Jul 04 05:33:44 2009 PDT)

Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension
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(US) Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres ... (Sat Jul 04 03:48:12 2009 PDT)

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
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(US) Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home. (Sat Jul 04 01:18:22 2009 PDT)

Report: Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
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(US) Rusty Hardin tells The New York Times that Clemens obtained the results from the drug-testing company and provided them to Congress before his 2008 testimony by waiving his right to kee... (Fri Jul 03 23:49:15 2009 PDT)

LSD news

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) in the news

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out
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That disc consisted of narrated meditation by Leary mixed in with psychedelic rock music played on the veena, an Indian drone instrument, by Maryvonne Giercerz, along with guitarist Lars Eric and tablaist Richard Bond. While it inevitably touches upon ... (Sat Jul 04 23:34:12 2009 PDT)

As Salvia use increases, so do concerns
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(US) Is described by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a potent drug whose abusers experience hallucinations or delusional episodes that mimic psychosis. (Sat Jul 04 20:33:52 2009 PDT)

Our view: Salvia should be banned
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(US) It is sold openly in specialty stores. Is considering classifying it as a Schedule I drug like LSD. (Sat Jul 04 17:48:09 2009 PDT)

Report: Man takes LSD, runs naked in Lake Tahoe casino because ...
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(US) Was running naked because he thought he was the Terminator. He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD. (Sat Jul 04 17:18:27 2009 PDT)

Naked man arrested at Tahoe casino arcade
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(US) He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD, and was running naked because he thought he was the "Terminator." He reportedly told officers that he had used marijuana and LSD, and was running naked because he thoug... (Sat Jul 04 15:02:59 2009 PDT) [also lasvegassun7871]

National Briefs
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(Canada) A suspected meth lab was discovered in a suite there more than a year ago. (Sat Jul 04 08:34:01 2009 PDT)

Hundreds of charges follow drug crackdown
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(Canada) A total of 54 people face 268 charges following the operation, which mostly involved marijuana, but also included cocaine, ecstasy, OxyContin and LSD. A total of 54 people face 268 charges following the operation, which mostly involved marijuana, but also ... (Sat Jul 04 08:34:01 2009 PDT)