Legalized Pot Would Mean More Addiction

Published October 20, 2013

Legalized pot would mean more addiction

Filed under: drug addiction

(CNN) — "The war on drugs has failed" is a mantra often heard in policy and media circles these days. But not only is the phrase outdated (the 1980s called — they want their slogan back), it is far too simplistic to describe both current drug policy …
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NJ boosts public workers' insurance coverage for alcoholism, drug addiction

Filed under: drug addiction

Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger. TRENTON — More than 200,000 public workers in New Jersey will get enhanced insurance coverage for mental illnesses such as alcoholism and drug addiction beginning next year, Gov. Chris Christie announced today.
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Tewksbury drug awareness week begins Oct. 20

Filed under: drug addiction

Tewksbury police, schools, and organizations are working together to fight drug use in the community with Drug Awareness Week, beginning on Oct. 20. The week will feature educational programs, live performances and the airing of a documentary, all to …
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