7 Ways Booze Is More Dangerous Than Pot
7 ways booze is more dangerous than pot
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Meanwhile, alcohol remains legal despite the fact that it has been proven to contribute to many societal ills, including domestic violence and auto accidents. In 2011 alone, an individual in the U.S. was arrested for marijuana use, sale or possession …
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Trouble doesn't pay tuition
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University of Georgia Chief of Police Jimmy Williamson said at UGA, like anywhere else in the world, crime is just a fact of life. “The University of Georgia, … Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us …
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Sense and Sinsemilla on CNN
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There's nothing like a specific number to make an assertion seem like a fact. The “9-percent-become-addicted” line has been put out by the National Institute on Drug Abuse since the 1990s. It is supposedly substantiated by the number of people in …
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War On Drugs Failure Gives Way To Treatment In States, Cities
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Another obstacle to the universal adoption of these reforms is the continued scarcity of funding for programs that treat addiction. "There aren't a lot of open slots," said Doug McVay, a drug policy expert and the editor of the online book Drug War Facts.
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