Legalizing Marijuana Not a Priority Among St. Lawrence County Representatives …

Legalizing marijuana not a priority among St. Lawrence County representatives …

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“I don't think legalizing marijuana is the best idea at this time, when you consider that in recent years, we have been dealing with a number of issues related to drugs and synthetic drugs—bath salts, synthetic marijuana, prescription pill abuse and … Read more on North Country Now

Documentary about game addiction premiers at Sundance Film Festival

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The story wasn't reported on much in the United States since it broke in 2010, but the couple received a reduced sentence after the court recognized their addiction as a mental disorder. The filmmakers talked to game developers, the police … This is … Read more on GameSpot

Pot's connection to mental illness

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Researchers from the University of Bristol, Imperial College and Cambridge University examined 35 studies that tracked tens of thousands of people for periods ranging from one year to 27 years to examine the effects of marijuana use on mental health … Read more on U-T San Diego