University of Oregon’s SAPP Professional Development Program ~Community Organizing~
University of Oregon’s SAPP Professional Development Program ~Community Organizing~ – Nigel Wrangham, A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist, has been active in the field of substance abuse prevention and co…
Washington addiction treatment numbers likely to swell under federal health …
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SEATTLE — Only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are getting that help, but officials believe that could increase dramatically next January when tens of thousands more become eligible for insurance because …
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Strict cannabis policy faces growing opposition
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Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) said in an interview with The Atlantic. “I'm absolutely convinced … The federal government classifies Schedule 1 drugs as those with no recognized medical benefits but with a high potential for abuse. Teaming up with …
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Obama Drug Czar Says States Can't Nullify Federal Drug Laws
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Colorado and Washington became the first two states to nullify unconstitutional federal drug statutes by legalizing marijuana for recreational use, with voters backing Amendment 64 and Initiative 502 — but rejecting a similar proposal in Oregon. The …
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Danger on wheels: Cops grapple with rise in rolling meth labs as more addicts …
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The highly addictive drug is being easily cooked thanks to a so-called “one-pot” technique, which allows users to whip up the stimulant in a single serving. And because it doesn't require an elaborate arrangement, covert cooks are setting up shop in …
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