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Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses
ReutersSPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state in the nation after California to allow the drug's use for...Tags: Justice System, General Practitioners, Prosecution, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Barack Obama
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House, Senate differ on how to pay for NC tax cuts
The News & ObserverThe divide between legislative Republicans over how to revamp the state's tax code became clear Thursday as House leaders unveiled their plan, calling it a more measured approach than one outlined last week by the Senate. The House legislation offers...Tags: Business, Raleigh, Drugs and Medicines, Taxation, Paul Luebke
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Penn State players defend trainer
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.Tim Bream drew more attention on one day this week than he did during his entire first season in Penn State's training room. But in the days since a Sports Illustrated article raised concerns about his practices, Nittany Lions players rushed to their...Tags: Media Industry, Periodicals, Sports Illustrated, Penn State Nittany Lions, The Pennsylvania State University
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City Invites Residents To Safely Get Rid Old, Unwanted Medicines, Drugs
The Hartford CourantResidents with unwanted or expired prescription and non-prescription drugs are invited to drop them off at the senior center on May 17. The city says it is sponsoring the "drug take back" session as a way to keep unwanted drugs from falling into the...Tags: New Britain, Substance Abuse, Health
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Former Mich. police officer convicted of racketeering
The BladeA former Michigan State Police lieutenant has been convicted of running a racketeering ring through the department for more than two years. The Michigan Attorney General dismissed 23 other charges related to racketeering against Luke Davis, 50, in...Tags: Justice System, Organized Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Trials
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Doctors discuss pain-pill abuse in Duluth forum
Duluth News TribuneThe problem of prescription drug abuse is stark, Carol Falkowski said. "We have a prescription opiate problem in this country and in this state, the likes of which we have never seen," Falkowski told health professionals gathered for a Minnesota Medical...Tags: Health Organizations, Substance Abuse, Heroin, Health and Medical Professionals, Vicodin (drug)
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Voice of the People, May. 18
Mental-health medicines This is in response to "Psychologists seek prescription power; Health professionals split over contentious bill now up to House" (News, May 12) and "Rx: Slow down; Psychologists and mental health medicines" (Editorial, May 13)....Tags: General Practitioners, Wrigley Field, Religion and Belief, Health and Medical Professionals, Pharmaceuticals
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BRIEF: 900 pounds of drugs collected in country program
The Eagle, Bryan, TexasThe Brazos County Sheriff's Office has collected more than 900 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription drugs since it unveiled its "Drug Take Back Box" last fall. That includes 201 pounds dropped off at the Sheriff's Office on 1700 Texas 21 in Bryan,...Tags: Substance Abuse, Waste Management Incorporated
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Washington County: Drug-theft trial set for former sheriff's deputy
St. Paul Pioneer PressA former Washington County sheriff's deputy, accused of stealing prescription drugs meant to be discarded, had his first court appearance Thursday morning, May 16. Ricky Harry Gruber, 43, of Oakdale was charged in February with felony drug possession,...Tags: Justice System, Chemical Industry, Judges, Pharmaceuticals, Crime, Law and Justice
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Officials discuss Thurmont drug problem
The Frederick News-Post, Md.A battle against drugs has emerged in northern Frederick County as authorities respond to more calls about drug overdoses and illegal drug activity. During a community meeting Thursday night, Police Chief Greg Eyler spoke to hundreds of parents about...Tags: Frederick County (Maryland), Drug Trafficking, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Library program boosts adult literacy
Name: Suzi Hayes Residence: Boynton Beach Birthplace: Michigan Family: Husband, Bob Career: Corporate, university and public libraries Organization: Palm Beach County Library Adult Literacy Project. The literacy program is open to English-...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Lantana, Greenacres, Libraries, Education
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Nearly 50 vendors set up booths at 2013 Senior and Caregiver Expo
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comInformation on the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming effects on senior citizens in Maryland and medical equipment that can be used at home were features of the 2013 Senior and Caregiver Expo put on by Washington County CARES in Hager Hall on Thursday....Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Care Reform (2009), Drugs and Medicines, Conservation, Medicare
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