House OKs Medical Marijuana Bill

House OKs medical marijuana bill

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The House narrowly passed a bill Monday that would license and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, a proposal that some lawmakers argue would allow more patients to safely access the drug but others worry could heighten abuse of the program.
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British Horseracing Authority may introduce drug testing on hair samples from …

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Drug tests on hair samples from horses could be added to the weapons deployed against corruption in racing, the British Horseracing Authority said yesterday. The technique is of particular use in detecting the use of anabolic steroids, which have been …
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LaVon Brazill suspended for violating substance abuse policy

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The Indianapolis Colts will begin their 2013 season missing a receiver. Tom James reported this afternoon that LaVon Brazill will miss the first four games of the season after being suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy. A sixth …
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Tamil Nadu fourth in drug menace suicide cases

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While the Narcotics Control Bureau says it targets youngsters and organizes several awareness programmes on drug abuse, besides taking steps to reduce both the demand and supply of drugs, Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar, psychiatrist and founder of Sneha …
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