Sen. Krueger Introduces Bill to Regulate and Tax Marijuana in New…

Published December 13, 2013

Sen. Krueger Introduces Bill to Regulate and Tax Marijuana in New…
New York, NY – December 11, 2013 – Joined by a broad spectrum of drug law reform advocates and fellow elected officials, State Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) announced that she will be introducing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA …
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Surge in drug–drink abuse among over-40s
Analysis by data firm Dr Foster shows drug and alcohol dependence accounts for 19% of emergency admissions among those aged 40 to 44 – the highest proportion of any age group. Among those aged 45 to 49, 18% of emergency admissions are for drink …
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HHS announces Affordable Care Act mental health services funding
“Most behavioral health conditions are treatable, yet too many Americans are not able to get needed treatment,” said Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Mary K. Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N. “These new Affordable Care Act funds …
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