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Teens Synthetic Marijuana Use is Down, While Marijuana Use is on the Rise

Teens Synthetic Marijuana Use is Down, While Marijuana Use is on the Rise

Synthetic marijuana, known as K2 or Spice, is labeled as potpourri, incense, or an herbal smoking blend and is sold over-the-counter. As stated by The American Association of Poison Control Centers the chemical mix is marketed as a “legal high” that can cause brutal side effects such as seizures, anxiety, vomiting, and hallucinations. Teens, afraid of […]

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Medical marijuana in Florida could bring Democrat surge to ballot box

April 15, 2014 Comments
Medical marijuana in Florida could bring Democrat surge to ballot box

  Florida Democrats are banking on the legalization of medical marijuana to bring out the youth vote in this year’s midterm elections by introducing a constitutional amendment that seeks to make Florida the first southern state to legalize marijuana use. Despite the Florida governor’s office, as well as a handful of competitive House seats being at […]

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Ohio sheriff suggests citizens buy heroin from a ‘trusted source’

November 22, 2013 Comments
Ohio sheriff suggests citizens buy heroin from a ?trusted source?

A horrendous new drug called “krokodil” has made its way from Russia to the shores of America and beyond.  Reported cases have been dotted around the nation, and the drug has even penetrated rural communities in Ohio.  Krokodil is a substance that delivers a feeling similar to that of injecting heroin, but at a much […]

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