'Marijuana Harmless? Think Again' Forum Set for Thursday Night

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Physician Bill Hauda and substance abuse counselor George Young will discuss the serious impact on the teen brain and the increase in teens needing counseling for substance abuse. Fairfax County Public Schools coordinator Clarence Jones will share …
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Family of Justina Pelletier devastated after Mass. judge's ruling

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Flores had treated Justina in the past, Moran said, and Korson thought it beneficial for the teen to see a gastroenterologist. What happened next was a "tragic nightmare" for Justina and her family, Moran told FoxNews.com. Justina was taken by …
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Lake County moving to ban synthetic marijuana

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“It is well documented to be 'risky' in that is hard to judge how much is too much, and what gets a teen high on one day might lead that child to the brink of death on the next day,” the clinician wrote. Debi MacIntyre, executive director of the Safe …
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