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Adverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use
The New England Journal of Medicine Review article Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Ruben D. Baler, Ph.D., Wilson M. Compton, M.D., and Susan R.B. Weiss, Ph.D. Table 1. Adverse Effects of Short-Term Use and Long-Term or Heavy Use of Marijuana. Effects of … Continue reading
World Cup Fever? Sign those kids up for Soccer with Island Rec
There is Still Time to Sign Up for British Soccer! Greetings Parents! British Soccer Starts Next Week and their is still space and time to register… British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity … Continue reading
Another $4 Million added to Pro-Pot fight in Florida, who stands to gain?
Attorney John Morgan has already invested $4 million to get a medi-pot initiative passed in Florida as his pro-pot law partner (Charlie Christ) runs for governor. Now he has pledged another $4 million which brings the total pro-marijuana investment to … Continue reading
Social Media: Pro-Pot Tweets to Youth
As most of you know, I do a lot of training regarding the influence of popular culture on drug use, especially as it relates to marijuana. Our children are surrounded by books, magazines, fashion, television, movies, music and the ever … Continue reading
Op-Ed We need to start child-proofing pot
Op-Ed We need to start child-proofing pot David Sack In states where medical and recreational cannabis sales are allowed, disquieting new trends and statistics are proving its unique dangers for those most vulnerable to its effects: children. One such statistic … Continue reading
Board of Trustees June 2014 Meeting
Stakeholders from the community come together to create action steps and get together some educational points to share with the community, as we are soon to have our first “Recreational Pot Shop” in town. It is still illegal for minors … Continue reading
Don’t Let Florida Go to Pot…
Everyone, this is the kind of website and campaign that is critical for every state facing legalization issues. Congrats to Drug Free America, the Florida Sheriff’s Association and all other partners who have pulled together to mount a real and significant anti-pot … Continue reading
Sheriff Judd from Polk County FLA. letter to his community.
This is an excellent article by Sheriff Gray Judd of Polk Country Florida regarding the proposed Florida medi-pot bill. I highly recommend it. Monte Medical-Marijuana Amendment: Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing By GRADY JUDD Published: Friday, June 20, 2014 at 12:03 … Continue reading
Dumb and dumber? Teen marijuana use linked to lower IQ in later life
Dumb and dumber? Teen marijuana use linked to lower IQ in later life http://www.sj-r.com/article/ZZ/20140620/NEWS/306209982/2002/LIFESTYLE June 20, 2014 A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine examines current research on the impact of marijuana on brain … Continue reading
Colorado Deputy: School Resource Officers Will Be Busier if Medical Marijuana Passes in Florida
Thanks to our friend Ron Kirkish for forwarding this important story – a warning to Florida voters regarding what they should expect if Florida adopts a medi-pot law in November. Great information from Colorado and our friends at Drug Free … Continue reading