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Tag Archives: recreational marijuana

Marijuana measures on the ballot in 9 states on Nov. 8
Politics

Marijuana measures on the ballot in 9 states on Nov. 8

Posted on 09/28/16 by yazikay

Voters on Nov. 8 will decide ballot measures in nine states that would expand legal access to marijuana. Here’s a rundown: ___ RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA In five states, the ballot measures propose to legalize recreational marijuana use for anyone 21 and over. ___ ARIZONA: Proposition 205 would allow adults to buy and possess up to an … Continue reading →

Most Americans see drugs as a big problem
Health

Most Americans see drugs as a big problem

Posted on 03/26/16 by Bryan Clayborne

Sharon Johnson calls herself an addict, although she’s been sober for three years now. She started by smoking pot and eventually moved to crack cocaine. Her daughter has tried heroin and “I believe I’m going to pull her out of the gutter someday,” Johnson laments. Johnson has seen firsthand the ravages of drug abuse reflected … Continue reading →

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