A Regular Seattle Legend

A regular Seattle legend

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Stories that friends or teammates had to set his car alarms off to rouse Kemp during his NBA days are prevalent. No new waitress or random reporter is going to get him to mind the dial … At the time, current Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey was an …
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Ecstasy to Treat PTSD? Not so Fast

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In the Vietnam War, for example, up to 20% of returning soldiers had developed a drug problem during their time overseas. Easy availability and participation in a dizzying war made use irresistible to many. Generally, the addiction was to street drugs …
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Regular Marijuana Use by Teens Continues to be a Concern

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"We should also point out that marijuana use that begins in adolescence increases the risk they will become addicted to the drug," said Volkow. "The risk of addiction goes from about 1 in 11 overall to about 1 in 6 for those who start using in their …
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MADD Canada report calls for drug testing at roadside checks

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A recent report by two Western University law professors, prepared for MADD Canada, says drug-impaired driving is catching up to alcohol impairment, and may be even more common than drinking and driving among young people. Since 2008, the … Nearly 40 …
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