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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is looking to compromise with state senators who oppose his plan to decriminalize open possession of small amounts of marijuana, The Wall Street Journal reports. The compromise could significantly scale back the plan, the article notes.
Under the governor’s proposal, it would be considered a violation to openly possess 25 grams, or seven-eighths of an ounce, or less of marijuana. Violations usually involve a...
By Join Together Staff
Arizona, which has one of the country’s strictest rules regarding medical marijuana sales, is beginning the complicated process of regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, according to The New York Times.
Dispensaries have to comply with local zoning laws, offer detailed plans on how to secure, store and track the marijuana, and provide educational materials. Arizona is the only state in the country that requires dispensaries to hire a...
By Join Together Staff
More teenagers smoke marijuana than cigarettes, according to a survey released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The survey found 23 percent of high school students said they recently smoked marijuana, compared with 18 percent who said they had smoked cigarettes.
The number of teenagers who smoke cigarettes has been declining for decades, the Associated Press reports. Marijuana use has risen in recent years. The AP notes...
By Prevention Action
As the roster of evidence-based interventions grows, increasing attention is being paid to why they work. What are the “active ingredients” of an intervention? What elements work well together?
In a US violence prevention program for middle school students, the “active ingredients” were positive, consistent parental discipline practices and family cohesion, a new study finds. A family-focused intervention with high-...
Communities across the country are working effectively to promote prevention in the first place through environmental, policy and systems changes. For instance:
This video is aimed at parents and others concerned about adolescents who have problems with substance abuse. The film describes adolescent addiction and treatment in interviews by parents, adolescents, and treatment providers. This version was updated from the original produced in 2007 by the Washington State Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (now...
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Within two weeks of being announced, a program to give skills training to some unemployed Veterans has garnered over 12,000 online applications, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“VA is committed to supporting Veterans as they seek employment. This initiative will help provide education and training so that Veterans have an opportunity to find meaningful employment in a high-demand field,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki...
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A new poll finds 46 percent of California voters say they favor legalization of marijuana for general or recreational use by adults. Eighty percent support doctor-recommended use for severe illness, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Among voters who said they opposed legalizing marijuana, 42 percent said they felt strongly about it, while 33 percent of those who support legalization have strong feelings about the issue.
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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published "Highlights of the 2010 National Youth Gang Survey."
This fact sheet presents findings from...
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Almost one-fourth of suicide victims in the United States are legally intoxicated at the time of death, a new study has found.
People who commit suicide while intoxicated are much more likely than those who are sober to kill themselves by violent means, such as using a firearm, falling or hanging themselves, Fox News reports.
The researchers analyzed the blood-alcohol levels of almost 58,000 people who committed suicide. They...
A recently published peer-reviewed study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was conducted to determine if minors could successfully purchase alcohol online and examined age verification procedures for online alcohol sales. Study findings included that 45 out of 100 orders attempted by underage buyers were successful, even though they provided their...
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