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> California Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in Pivotal Medical Marijuana Case Tuesday -- 10/6/08

> Mexican President Proposes Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Some Drugs, Including Marijuana and Cocaine despite U.S. Opposition -- 10/3/08

> Innovative Drug Prevention DVD, Just4Teens, Now Available to Teachers, Counselors, and Prevention Specialists in New Mexico -- 10/1/08

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Tens of thousands of eligible voters have been removed from rolls or blocked from registering in at least six swing states, and the voters' exclusion appears to violate federal law, according to a published report.

 

 
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California State CapitolCalifornia Governor Vetoes Record Number of Bills 

The longest budget stalemate in California history ended last month with Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoing a record number of bills sent to him by the legislature. The vetoes included funding cuts to Proposition 36 treatment programs, medical marijuana employment discrimination protections, and parity for mental health and substance abuse services.

 

 

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October 29 - November 1, 2008. Philadelphia, PA

The 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency is a learning experience directed toward anyone in health care whose aim is to help alleviate pain in others.

 
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November 21, 2008. Los Angeles, CA

This summit will offer service providers and consumers a greater understanding of the hepatitis C epidemic and the disease’s impact on infected and at-risk populations in Los Angeles County and California. Featured speakers include Meghan Ralston, DPA's Harm Reduction Coordinator.

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"Policymakers should especially stop wasting money arresting and incarcerating people for nothing more than possession of marijuana for personal use."

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Diversion Works

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