Social Effects Of Alcoholism in the News

Old drug making a comeback as 'Molly'
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MDMA's euphoric effects, which last three to six hours, include enhanced sensation, empathy and increased energy, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But coming … "When combined with alcohol, it's danger, danger, danger," Collier said.
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Baker Lake police nab four impaired drivers over the holidays
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But Baker Lake police still want to get this message out: drinking and driving can have devastating effects on a community. Many residents there were hoping for a quieter Christmas this year; Baker Lake was one of seven Nunavut communities to impose a …
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Phillip Tutor: 'Reefer Madness,' revisited — Legal marijuana isn't 'public …
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It's dangerous to compare one substance to another, but if you equate alcohol use to pot use — in terms of health and social effects — then legalizing sales becomes a sound argument. That is, in effect, what Colorado lawmakers are banking on …
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Repeat DUI offenders to get strict monitoring in Chelan County
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When the pilot program ends, officials will evaluate the results to see if it helped reduce DUI arrests and incidents involving people driving under the effects of drugs or alcohol. Reach Dee Riggs at 509-664-7147 or (javascript required to see email).
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