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Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Fails–For the first time since legalization began in California in 1996, opponents raised almost as much money as proponents to prevent the legalization of medical marijuana in their state. They were able to create and air TV … Continue reading →

We are happy to report, our First San Juan County Youth Leadership Conference went fantastic and was well-received by the 40 youth from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands who attended! Having a resource like Camp Orkila in our community … Continue reading →

Dear Editor, Why is the support United Way provides for our County’s youth so invaluable?  United Way has their finger on the current education “pulse”, evidenced by their choices when allocating funding for youth programming.  San Juan Island Prevention Coalition’s … Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE                                                  Contact: Kevin A. SabetSeptember 18, 2014                                                  kevin@learnaboutsam.org                                                                    Colorado Voters Turning Against Marijuana LegalizationSuffolk … Continue reading →

      Every psychological disorder, including depression, has some behavioral components. Depressed children often lack energy and enthusiasm. They become withdrawn, irritable, and sulky. They may feel sad, anxious, and restless. They may have problems in school and frequently … Continue reading →

Years in the making…Our local Prevention Clubs & Coalitions from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island are creating the FIRST San Juan Youth Leadership Conference! We are thrilled that over 40 local youth from San Juan County will converge for a weekend of learning … Continue reading →

Everyone, this article contains powerful reasons why seven Supreme Court justices in Florida are opposed to the medi-pot bill. The proposed constitutional amendment, that seeks to enshrine pot as a constitutional right, is extremely flawed and should be rejected by … Continue reading →

A note from Monte Stiles: As a former drug prosecutor of 28 years, with the last 24 years spent in charge of the federal Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force, it is disturbing to me that large-scale manufacturers and distributors of … Continue reading →

Great news from the state of Washington. Thanks to Bryan Norton for forwarding. Of course the dispensary owner said that he would appeal the decision. Endless litigation is one of the hallmarks of drug legalization. But for now, it is … Continue reading →

Drug legalization invites litigation – often at the expense of cities and counties. The city of Fife, Washington is defending its ban on pot dispensaries. The stakes are very high. 28 cities and two counties in Washington have banned the … Continue reading →