Why Few Basements in Oklahoma?

Why few basements in Oklahoma? – When the June 1st tornado tore through western Massachusetts, many people stayed safe in the shelter of their basements. But as 22News reporter Juli McDonald…

How Drug War Posturing Is Blocking Access To A Potential Treatment For Veterans

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Legal access to marijuana is controlled by one federal agency with a mission to combat drug abuse. A panel made up of representatives from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Health and Human Services must approve a proposal for legal marijuana …
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Group seeks more substance abuse treatment funding

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire residents who want the Legislature to spend more money on substance abuse prevention and treatment are taking a new approach: video postcards. The advocacy group New Futures is holding a news conference …
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State senators receiving video postcards seeking more funds for alcohol, drug …

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CONCORD — Alcohol and drug abuse prevention advocates have come up with a unique way to each out directly to their state senators to ask for more funding for treatment and prevention programs. Each of the 24 state senators has begun receiving video …
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