Medical Marijuana in the United States

Medical marijuana in the United States

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If the measures are approved, the states would be the first in the nation to allow recreational use of the drug. A total of 16 states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana. Following are details on some of those states and others where …
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US Army investigated soldiers over suspected drug abuse in Afghanistan, data show

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Officials said that regular testing is even more difficult in the war zone because the testing facilities are often far away. The cases reflect a broad range of incidents, describing accidental overdoses as well as soldiers buying drugs from Afghan …
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Nearly 100 Sickened by Salmonella Outbreak

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An outbreak of salmonella poisoning has so far made 93 people ill in 19 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An internal memo sent to staff at the Food and Drug Administration indicated that …
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