Marijuana Mis-Information and Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy

Filed under: Portland Drug Addiction Help

(PORTLAND, Ore.) – I routinely cruise the NYTimes for articles on marijuana, pro or con. You cannot imagine my surprise to read a "Letter to the Editor" dated Oct 27 2013, from Mr. Kennedy and his partner in crime, Kevin A. Sabet of SAM (Smart …
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Jeff Cogen scandal: The report's key findings and details

Filed under: Portland Drug Addiction Help

Friedman declined to tell investigators whether he and Cogen smoked pot or used cocaine or ecstasy but said of Manhas' allegations regarding Cogen's drug use: "Anything other than marijuana is a big lie." Manhas says Cogen told her he had two personas, …
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New rule demands parity for mental health coverage

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WASHINGTON (AP) — It's final: Health insurance companies must cover mental illness and substance abuse just as they cover physical diseases. The Obama … "Access to drug treatment shouldn't be a privilege to a few who can afford it. It should be …
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