Bradford MPs Speak Out on Drugs Debate

Bradford MPs speak out on drugs debate

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Bradford West Respect MP George Galloway said he was against decriminalisation of illegal drugs. “It's not just the effect it has on drug users and their families, but the crime statistics that are swelled by addicts causing mayhem in society,” he said.
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Would you hire an ex-con to work in your home?

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Earlier this year, Statistics Canada had reported that the number of crimes in Canada had dropped to the lowest level since 1972, which Public Safety Minister Vic Toews indicated was evidence that the Conservatives' “tough on crime” agenda was working …
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New Hypertension Guidelines (Still) in the Works

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Medscape: Have the statistics on deaths/disability associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States changed significantly in recent years? Dr. Saseen: The … Its use is so common that it is hard not to think of using it. However, we …
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Uptick in marijuana citations at Wellesley High School, police say

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… required to complete a drug awareness program. The police do not track marijuana calls at the high school year to year, said Cleary, so do not have statistics on the number of calls that came in last year, but said this year there have been more …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic – Prescription drugs are suspected as a cause in Michael Jackson’s death. If the autopsy’s toxicology report confirms that suspicion, Jackson would be just one of many who fall victim to prescription drug abuse. Because medications are regulated differently from country to country, there are few global statistics on addiction to prescription drugs. In the United States, teenagers and young adults are reported to be most susceptible. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee explores the problem and looks at what can be done to fight it.