The Time to Legalize Marijuana Is Now [Letter]

The time to legalize marijuana is now [Letter]

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I was disappointed to see your informed and eloquent indictment of state and federal marijuana laws lead to the conclusion that Maryland should wait before legalizing the drug ("One step at a time on marijuana," Nov. 20). When a drug … In fact, a …
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OTC drug abuse gains popularity

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Teenagers abusing DXM-containing drugs is something he's seen before. “It ebbs and flows. Understanding what you're seeing, what you're looking at, what the signs are,” Williams said. “And making sure your staff and administration is aware of those …
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Miracle Drug for Cystic Fibrosis

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Just decades ago, children born with CG would live only into their teens. … However, the FDA has now fast-tracked Kalydeco-combination-treatments that may help up to 65 percent of cystic fibrosis patients in the near future. … Dr. Accurso: One …
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Cutting in Okeechobee: 'It's a cry for help'; troubled children cut themselves …

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But whatever the reason, children are using this as a coping mechanism. Also, continued Ms. Byrnes, cutting delivers “kind of a weird rush.” “It's a cry for help. It's a way to get our attention,” she said. “But, it's an addiction because it releases …
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