Marijuana: Making a case against legalization
Addiction treatment specialists, when asked, will explain that, of the many sad drug addiction stories they've heard, virtually all include marijuana as one of the first drugs used. Over time, marijuana use impairs short-term memory, attention …
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Ex-addict relates road to recovery
Counselors, court officers and health-care workers filled a conference room Friday morning at Medina Hospital for a presentation on drugs and addiction. China Darrington, a former drug addict, talks about … Darrington said that's because heroin and …
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Which Drug is Your State Most Addicted to? America's Drug Problem, Mapped
Alabama: Marijuana is the most commonly cited drug among primary drug treatment admissions in Alabama, followed by cocaine and other opiates including prescription drugs. – Alaska: In 2010, marijuana is the most commonly cited drug among primary …
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