Topic: tobacco (283 articles)

Description: Tobacco is an annual or bi-annual growing 1-3 meters tall with large sticky leaves that contain nicotine. Native to the Americas, tobacco has a long history of use as an shamanic inebriant and stimulant. It is extremely popular and well-known for its addictive potential. (Solanaceae, Nicotiana, rustica; tabacum L.; ...)

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP: The Telegraph of Nashua on e-cigarettes, the Valley News on ...
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sentinelsource - (US) But it’s better to develop policies that serve not as blanket prohibitions but learning opportunities. ... (Sat Nov 07 07:19:28 2009 PST)

DCF: Mother 'always looking for places to dump Shannon off'
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nwfdailynews - When investigators questioned the adults in Shannon’s home following the initial complaint earlier this year, they all said they did not smoke marijuana or cigarettes around the baby. However, Mercer and Dedrick did admit to smoking marij... (Sat Nov 07 06:49:55 2009 PST)

AP Sources: Rampage gun purchased legally
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idahostatesman - (US) A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop. (Sat Nov 07 06:34:24 2009 PST)

Schools in one federal grant program report drop in school violence
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examiner - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ,” said SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H. “ that create safe and drug-free schools and prom... (Sat Nov 07 06:19:07 2009 PST)

Rogues gallery of corrupt cops
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dailytelegraph - (Australia) Almost 3000 complaints have been made to the PIC in the past year concerning activities including protecting drug dealers. (Sat Nov 07 05:35:21 2009 PST)

FDA Warns Against Marketing Illegal Flavored Cigarettes
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redorbit - (US) FDA amends unapproved opioids action FDA Reverses Marketing Ban On Unapproved Morphine (Sat Nov 07 05:08:24 2009 PST)

ROSS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CHILLICOTHE CITY POLICE
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chillicothegazette - (US) Simmons, of 12507 Pleasant Valley Road, probation violation for failure to complete alcohol/drug abuse counseling or pay fines; 1:44 p.m. (Sat Nov 07 04:49:13 2009 PST)

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Links

• http://www.erowid.org/plants/tobacco/

Concept definition

• tobacco