Washington State
Obama's budget cuts raise cost of smoking, Canada "at the center" of opioid epidemic, and ex-Chicago Bear Sam Hurd charged with selling pot and cocaine. MORE
Officers politely ask dealers to "refrain from dealing" and let them go, weed in hand. MORE
Drug addiction plagues Myanmar, one in ten people are smartphone addicts, and rapper Too $hort denies meth charges because "his thing is weed." MORE
By Sarah Beller
Rates of opioid abuse are down in Southern states, but rising in the West, according to a recent SAMSHA report. MORE
Russia bans smoking in public places, a Coca-Cola addict's death harms Coca-Cola's "healthy" image, and Bruce Willis talks about his ex-sobriety. MORE
Are you suited to advise Washington State on all things marijuana? MORE
Russia snubs the US in their fight against drugs, Washington State is looking for a qualified pot consultant, and A-Rod faces new doping allegations. MORE
Dave Purchase started exchanging needles on a street corner in 1989 and became a national leader of the movement. MORE
By Bryan Le
City police release a comic-yet-useful FAQ, explaining what the now-legal status of marijuana means in practice. MORE
Marijuana will remain off limits for pro athletes, even in states where it's been legalized. MORE
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