Calgary Police charge two people with trafficking ecstasy as eighth death ...
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globaltvbc - Calgary police charge 21-year-old Bragg Creek man with Ecstasy trafficking Calgary police have charged two people with trafficking ecstasy in our city. (Wed Feb 08 17:50:22 2012 PST)

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) [also jconline13114]

City council to spend $150000 on anti-ecstasy campaign
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windsorstar - (Canada) Seven people in Calgary and one in Red Deer have died after ingesting a particularly toxic drug called (PMMA). (Wed Feb 08 17:08:43 2012 PST) [also montrealgazette9630]

Whitehouse Police Beat
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tricountyleader - Whitehouse Police Beat ! www.tricountyleader.com ! Tri County Leader Whitehouse Police Beat During the period from Sunday, Jan. 29, to Saturday, Feb. 4, the Whitehouse Police Department responded to 67 calls. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA/ MINOR IN POSSESSION - ALCOHOL, 100 block Senter, Officer advised checked out on traffic stop. K-9 se... (Wed Feb 08 16:37:19 2012 PST)

Major PMMA-ecstasy bust announced by police
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cbc - (Canada) Officers tested the drugs they seized and found they were laced Police are now warning people who may have bought some of the drugs that they could be laced with PMMA and are releasing photos of the two accused to help spread the word. (Wed Feb 08 16:04:00 2012 PST)

CO: Dad's letter started investigation of Aspen drug suspect - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) The arrest of a suspected drug dealer late Saturday night was the product of an anonymous letter sent to Aspen police by the father of a 17-year-old girl. When he was a juvenile. Yet the stakes are considerably higher now for Simmons. An anonymous concerned father who is writing to warn you of a drug dealer living in Aspen.”. (Wed Feb 08 16:01:36 2012 PST) [also aspentimes5380]

Officers pull 'K2' from South Sioux stores
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siouxcityjournal - (US) McCoy and law enforcement officials say some K2 users have had seizures. (Wed Feb 08 15:56:07 2012 PST)

empathogens

news about MDMA, MDA

Calgary Police charge two people with trafficking ecstasy as eighth death ...
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globaltvbc - Calgary police charge 21-year-old Bragg Creek man with Ecstasy trafficking Calgary police have charged two people with trafficking ecstasy in our city. (Wed Feb 08 17:50:22 2012 PST)

Doubt cast on Canada's ecstasy supply ranking
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windsorstar - (Canada) Doubt cast on Canada's ecstasy supply ranking Canada may not be the hotbed of ecstasy and meth production as some reports have suggested. (Wed Feb 08 17:08:43 2012 PST) [also canada7939, montrealgazette9608]

CO: Dad's letter started investigation of Aspen drug suspect - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) The arrest of a suspected drug dealer late Saturday night was the product of an anonymous letter sent to Aspen police by the father of a 17-year-old girl. When he was a juvenile. Yet the stakes are considerably higher now for Simmons. An anonymous concerned father who is writing to warn you of a drug dealer living in Aspen.”. (Wed Feb 08 16:01:36 2012 PST) [also aspentimes5380]

Another death linked to PMMA as CPS lay ecstasy trafficking charges
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660news - (Canada) Another death linked to PMMA as CPS lay ecstasy trafficking charges - 660News Another death linked to PMMA as CPS lay ecstasy trafficking charges A young man and woman have been charged with trafficking ecstasy that contains PMMA as Calgary police confirm an eighth death related to the drug. (Wed Feb 08 15:56:07 2012 PST)

Information on two NWT fatalities over two years comes as police warn about ...
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nnsl - (US) Ecstasy deaths confirmed Information on two NWT fatalities over two years comes as police warn about new form of drug There have been two deaths caused by the use of the drug ecstasy in the NWT since 2010. (Wed Feb 08 15:56:07 2012 PST)

Two charged with trafficking Ecstasy
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calgary.ctv - Two charged with trafficking Ecstasy ! CTV Calgary Two charged with trafficking Ecstasy Police are releasing photos of the accused saying that they are concerned for the wellbeing of any member of the public who may have purchased illegal drugs from these two individuals. (Wed Feb 08 15:36:20 2012 PST)

Cody couple face charges in 'date rape drug' case
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codyenterprise - (US) Have been arrested on drug charges in Cody and Utah. Cody couple face charges in b date rape drugb case A young married couple were arraigned separately Monday on charges of manufacturing and delivering a date rape drug and Ecstasy. (Wed Feb 08 15:10:17 2012 PST)

magic mushroom news

magic (psychedelic) mushrooms mentioned in breaking news

CO: Dad's letter started investigation of Aspen drug suspect - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) The arrest of a suspected drug dealer late Saturday night was the product of an anonymous letter sent to Aspen police by the father of a 17-year-old girl. When he was a juvenile. Yet the stakes are considerably higher now for Simmons. An anonymous concerned father who is writing to warn you of a drug dealer living in Aspen.”. (Wed Feb 08 16:01:36 2012 PST) [also aspentimes5380]

After-school program can reduce alcohol use among middle school students ...
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esciencenews - (US) "There are many mandatory school-based programs aimed at preventing youth alcohol and drug use. (Wed Feb 08 12:56:04 2012 PST)

Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer
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esciencenews - (US) Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies (Wed Feb 08 12:56:04 2012 PST) [also esciencenews10861]

FDA Approves a No-Comb 10-Minute Treatment for Head Lice
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healthland.time - Magic Mushrooms Expand the Mind By Dampening Brain Activity Magic Mushrooms Expand the Mind By Dampening Brain Activity (Wed Feb 08 11:39:50 2012 PST)

Hamilton College student arrested for allegedly selling drugs
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wktv - Tashane Campbell was arrested for selling marijuana. (Wed Feb 08 04:50:00 2012 PST)

CANADA: Five drug raids lead to 15 arrests - Local News - Medicine Hat News
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medicinehatnews - (Canada) Twelve of the suspects were arrested in five drug raids on houses in Brooks. (Wed Feb 08 03:35:16 2012 PST)

Two arrested after drug bust
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montrealgazette - (Canada) The bust netted police a significant haul of cash, cocaine, meth, mari-juana, hash and magic mushrooms. The bust netted police a significant haul of cas... (Wed Feb 08 00:36:45 2012 PST)

Rick Ross "Yella Diamonds" (video)
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exclaim - (US) Win a Gangrene 'Vodka & Ayahuasca' Deluxe Prize Pack The video finds the always grunting MC involved in a shady drug deal, but once Ross retreats to his back room he realizes the other businessman offered up some jank product. ... (Wed Feb 08 13:26:04 2012 PST)

Health briefs
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thetandd - (US) Marijuana gets wash; washer gets arrested Multiple people arrested in altercation involving sword, gun, illegal drugs ... (Tue Feb 07 15:54:40 2012 PST)

Pot smoker claims drug was used devoutly: court
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illawarramercury - (Australia) Pot smoker claims drug was used devoutly: court - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury Pot smoker claims drug was used devoutly: court A Wollongong man caught growing cannabis on his balcony claimed the drugs were for religious purposes. (Tue Feb 07 09:26:12 2012 PST)

Mangina: a life on stage
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gaynewsnetwork - I was injecting heroin for a while and a couple of times I killed myself but didnb t die and woke up again hours later. (Tue Feb 07 06:09:51 2012 PST)

Why I didn't attend my tragic sister Leslie's funeral, by Backstreet Boys star ...
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dailymail - (UK) Who was just 25. Was buried during a small ceremony in Upstate New York after suffering a suspected prescription drug overdose a week ago. (Mon Feb 06 14:39:49 2012 PST) [also dailymail13531]

Daily Mail
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dailymail - (UK) Daycare worker finds parents' marijuana pipe in their baby's diaper ! Mail Online Daycare worker finds pre-school teacher's marijuana pipe in her baby daughter's diaper A pre-school teacher has been arrested after a marijuana pipe was found in her 11-month-old daughter's diaper. (Mon Feb 06 13:23:34 2012 PST) [also dailymail12015]

Flanagan Looks to Expand Salvia Divinorum Ban Beyond Suffolk
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northport.patch - (US) I- East Northport) sponsored a bill passed in the state senate late last month to expand the ban on sales of the psychoactive herb Salvia divinorum is a substance that can act as a gateway to further drug use and this legislation will help keep children in our state from starting down that destructive path. (Mon Feb 06 12:39:52 2012 PST)

plants

various psychoactive plants in the news

Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer
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esciencenews - (US) Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies (Wed Feb 08 12:56:04 2012 PST) [also esciencenews10861]

FDA Approves a No-Comb 10-Minute Treatment for Head Lice
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healthland.time - Magic Mushrooms Expand the Mind By Dampening Brain Activity Magic Mushrooms Expand the Mind By Dampening Brain Activity (Wed Feb 08 11:39:50 2012 PST)

Call on Somali community to help regulate khat
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harrowobserver - (UK) Our primary concern was to look at the social and health implications of khat. (Wed Feb 08 07:04:53 2012 PST)

CANADA: Cowichan News Leader Pictorial - BC Sports
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cowichannewsleader - Video: A recap video of the Red Bull Supernatural Contest won by its creator himself, Travis Rice. ... (Wed Feb 08 02:40:59 2012 PST)

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sciencewa - (Australia) Which are all structurally related to amphetamine. (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)

The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians - World Federation Against Drugs
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wfad.se - (US) The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians ! World Federation Against Drugs The health impacts of khat: a qualitative study among Somali-Australians Perthb s Somali-Australian community has played a key role in new research on the health impacts of khat ( ) leaves, chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effects. ) leaves, chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effec... (Tue Feb 07 23:39:10 2012 PST)

Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth
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everydayhealth - (US) Addiction Insurers Must Offer Equal Coverage for Those With Emotional, Addiction Problems 'Magic Mushroom' Compound Triggered Positive Personality Change ... (Tue Feb 07 15:11:10 2012 PST)

Divinorum Dispatch

grandstanding politicians scapegoat salvia, and other news

Assembly would give pharmacists more access to patient records
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legislativegazette - (US) This system will enable pharmacists to be alerted to individuals who are addicted to prescription medication and take the appropriate action before they get to the point of killing people to satisfy their addiction. (Mon Feb 06 15:50:16 2012 PST)

Flanagan Looks to Expand Salvia Divinorum Ban Beyond Suffolk
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northport.patch - (US) I- East Northport) sponsored a bill passed in the state senate late last month to expand the ban on sales of the psychoactive herb Salvia divinorum is a substance that can act as a gateway to further drug use and this legislation will help keep children in our state from starting down that destructive path. (Mon Feb 06 12:39:52 2012 PST)

Miley Cyrus Defends Onscreen Mom Demi Moore
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popcrush - (US) inhaling salvia recently shortly before Moore entered rehab following an overdose of nitrous oxide.B Cyrus wasB (Sun Feb 05 08:31:42 2012 PST)

Police blotter
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jconline - (US) [ ...] ... (Sat Feb 04 23:18:48 2012 PST)

So, You Want to Smoke the Fake Weed?
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cumming.patch - (US) Or b new ageb or b modernb tobacco shops- known as Fake Weed.. (insert the sound of a scratched record)b & And then there was awkward silence on her end - and on mine. (Sat Feb 04 08:33:43 2012 PST)

LSD news

LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) in the news

CO: Dad's letter started investigation of Aspen drug suspect - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) The arrest of a suspected drug dealer late Saturday night was the product of an anonymous letter sent to Aspen police by the father of a 17-year-old girl. When he was a juvenile. Yet the stakes are considerably higher now for Simmons. An anonymous concerned father who is writing to warn you of a drug dealer living in Aspen.”. (Wed Feb 08 16:01:36 2012 PST) [also aspentimes5380]

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)

Cochrane Eagle
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cochraneeagle - A Bragg Creek man has been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking operation that involved a small quantity of LSD and ecstasy. James Wellesley Briscoe, 21, has been charged with seven offenses, including drug traff... (Wed Feb 08 11:25:12 2012 PST)

CBS Local
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denver.cbslocal - (UK) Nearly 166 grams of ecstasy were found at Simmons’. (Tue Feb 07 20:35:17 2012 PST)

LCSO Busts "Good Time Guru" for Assortment of Drugs
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wctv - Mushrooms and more in his apartment This fool is the real dope. (Tue Feb 07 20:35:17 2012 PST)

Counseling Center employees receive licensure
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hillsdale - (US) The Cameron Counseling Center of Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is pleased to announce the Indiana Addiction licensure of Rita Lechleidner. (Tue Feb 07 19:07:04 2012 PST)

County Declares Synthetic Drugs Public Nuisance
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10news - (US) "The county cannot enact criminal laws regarding controlled substances. But today we can give law enforcement and prosecutors an additional tool by declaring these drugs a public nuisance and creating a civil abatement alternative in unincorporated areas of the county," Supervisor Greg Cox said. But today we can give law enforcement... (Tue Feb 07 18:33:41 2012 PST)