Seattle City Attorney: Smoking Marijuana in Public Still Illegal in Washington
Dozens of people gathered near Seattle’s Space Needle on Thursday to smoke marijuana, as Washington became the first state to legalize recreational use of the drug.
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Parents More Important Than School in Preventing Use of Alcohol, Marijuana Use
A new study concludes that parental involvement is more important than the school environment in preventing or limiting children’s use of alcohol or marijuana.
Government Report: Thousands of Prisoners Wait Months for Drug Treatment
Thousands of prisoners wait months to enter drug education or rehabilitation programs, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. The delay is caused by staff shortages and limited resources.
New Poll Finds 51 Percent of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana
A poll released Wednesday finds 51 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana. Men and younger voters are more likely to support legalization, Reuters reports.
Synthetic Marijuana Sent 11,000 People to Emergency Rooms in 2010
More than 11,000 people ended up in emergency rooms after using synthetic marijuana in 2010, according to a new government report. Most were teenagers and young adults, USA Today reports.
Substance Abuse Much More Likely in Adults with Mental Illness: Report
Substance dependence or abuse is much more likely to occur in adults with a mental illness, compared with those without mental health problems, according to a new government report.
Psychiatric Association Creates Category of “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”
The American Psychiatric Association has approved a new edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders that combines substance abuse and dependence into a single category of “substance use and addictive disorders.”
Drug Combination May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction, Study Suggests
A new study suggests combining the anti-seizure drug topiramate with amphetamines may help treat cocaine addiction.
Kratom Popularity on the Rise in South Florida
Kratom, used as a medicinal plant in some countries in Southeast Asia, is increasingly popular as a drug of abuse in South Florida, the Sun Sentinel reports.
U.S. Military Working on Combination Anti-Heroin/HIV Vaccine
A scientist at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is developing a vaccine designed to treat heroin addiction while at the same time prevent HIV infection.
