Former US Surgeon General Carmona Discusses Marijuana / Anti-Marijuana Video
Former US Surgeon General Carmona Discusses Marijuana / Anti-Marijuana Video – Former US Surgeon General Carmona Discusses Marijuana / Anti-Marijuana Video; ONDCP Press Conference; Public Domain Video. US Department of Health and Human Services; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Center for Mental Health Services; Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; The Nation’s Drug Czar, John P. Walters, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator, Charles G. Curie, joined with scientists and experts from the leading mental health organizations today to alert parents about the danger marijuana poses to their teens’ mental health. “A growing body of evidence now demonstrates that smoking marijuana can increase the risk of serious mental health problems,” said Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy. “New research being conducted here and abroad illustrates that marijuana use, particularly during the teen years, can lead to depression, thoughts of suicide, and schizophrenia. This is yet another reason that parents must stay closely involved with their teens and ensure that they are not smoking marijuana.” A number of prominent studies have recently identified a direct link between marijuana use and increased risk of mental health problems. Recent research makes a stronger case that cannabis smoking itself is a causal agent in psychiatric symptoms, particularly schizophrenia. During the past three years, these studies have strengthened that …
Jindal administration makes cuts across agencies
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Bobby Jindal's chief financial adviser on Friday announced a mix of cuts with dollars slashed from hospice care, juvenile justice treatment and domestic violence abuse programs.more>>. Gov. Bobby Jindal's chief financial adviser on Friday announced a …
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MARR Introduces Business Development Team
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MARR is dedicated to bringing lasting recovery through high-quality, gender-specific drug and alcohol rehab programs. Accredited by The Joint Commission, MARR is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Programs (NAATP) and …
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Politifact Wrong About Obama's Drug War Record
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All three models are funded by the Obama administration, and all three have controversial requirements for participants: Multiple random drug tests every week (which participants have to pay for), compulsory meetings with addiction counselors (even if …
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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/12
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According to the report, the four manufacturing sectors (except paper production) have a high concentration ratio, which may lead companies in these sectors to abuse their dominant positions and promote anti-competitive strategies, said Tran Phuong Lan …
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