Study Finds Link Between School Bullies and Substance Use
Students who bully their classmates are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana, compared with their peers who aren’t bullies, a new study suggests. …
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Fetal Exposure to Cocaine, Tobacco or Marijuana Not Linked with Lower Academic Achievement
Fetal exposure to cocaine, tobacco or marijuana is not associated with lower academic achievement in children, a new study suggests. However, fetal exposure to alcohol in children with no evidence of fetal alcohol syndrome does lead to lower scores in math reasoning and spelling at age 11.
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Teens Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
According to a recent study, nearly one in five (19 percent) of teens say they have gotten behind the wheel after smoking marijuana. …
Arrest of College Football Players for Selling Drugs Points to Growing Problem, Expert Says
The arrest of four football players on the Texas Christian University team this week on suspicion of selling marijuana points to an increasing problem in college athletics, says the Vice President of the National Center for Drug Free Sports.
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Raises Motor Vehicle Crash Risk, Study Finds
Driving under the influence of marijuana is associated with an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash, especially for fatal collisions, an analysis of nine studies concludes.
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Colorado Marijuana Supporters Need 2,500 More Signatures to Get Measure on Ballot
The Colorado Secretary of State said Friday that supporters of a measure to legalize possession of marijuana for recreational use need an additional 2,500 signatures in order to get the initiative on the ballot.
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Backers of Colorado Ballot Proposal Urge Voters to “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol”
Backers of a ballot proposal in Colorado to legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana are urging voters to “regulate marijuana like alcohol,” The New York Times reports.
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Company Testing New Drug Derived From Marijuana Plant
A British company is conducting advanced clinical trials of the first drug developed from raw marijuana. The drug is a mouth spray designed to treat cancer-related pain. The company hopes to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of 2013.
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U.S. Attorney Says Marijuana Dispensaries Should Take Warning Letters Seriously
The 23 marijuana dispensaries located near schools in Colorado that received warning letters last week telling them they must shut down should take the warning seriously, according to Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh.
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Providing Incentives for Good Behavior Helps Cut Drug Use Among Parolees
A new study shows a program that provides a system of incentives for good behavior helps parolees reduce marijuana use. The system was not found to be successful among those who use stimulants or opiates, Medical News Today reports.
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Fetal Exposure to Cocaine, Tobacco or Marijuana Not Linked with Lower Academic Achievement
Fetal exposure to cocaine, tobacco or marijuana is not associated with lower academic achievement in children, a new study suggests. However, fetal exposure to alcohol in children with no evidence of fetal alcohol syndrome does lead to lower scores in math reasoning and spelling at age 11. …
Teens Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
According to a recent study, nearly one in five (19 percent) of teens say they have gotten behind the wheel after smoking marijuana. …
Arrest of College Football Players for Selling Drugs Points to Growing Problem, Expert Says
The arrest of four football players on the Texas Christian University team this week on suspicion of selling marijuana points to an increasing problem in college athletics, says the Vice President of the National Center for Drug Free Sports. …
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Raises Motor Vehicle Crash Risk, Study Finds
Driving under the influence of marijuana is associated with an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash, especially for fatal collisions, an analysis of nine studies concludes. …
Colorado Marijuana Supporters Need 2,500 More Signatures to Get Measure on Ballot
The Colorado Secretary of State said Friday that supporters of a measure to legalize possession of marijuana for recreational use need an additional 2,500 signatures in order to get the initiative on the ballot. …
Backers of Colorado Ballot Proposal Urge Voters to “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol”
Backers of a ballot proposal in Colorado to legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana are urging voters to “regulate marijuana like alcohol,” The New York Times reports. …
Company Testing New Drug Derived From Marijuana Plant
A British company is conducting advanced clinical trials of the first drug developed from raw marijuana. The drug is a mouth spray designed to treat cancer-related pain. The company hopes to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of 2013. …
U.S. Attorney Says Marijuana Dispensaries Should Take Warning Letters Seriously
The 23 marijuana dispensaries located near schools in Colorado that received warning letters last week telling them they must shut down should take the warning seriously, according to Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh. …
Providing Incentives for Good Behavior Helps Cut Drug Use Among Parolees
A new study shows a program that provides a system of incentives for good behavior helps parolees reduce marijuana use. The system was not found to be successful among those who use stimulants or opiates, Medical News Today reports. …
