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Best U.S. drug policy: regulate cannabis for adults (19+)
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If we regulate cannabis (marijuana) for adults aged 19 and over, that would be about the most perfect policy possible. I'm thinking if we have it at 18, that would still be possibly a year in which kids are still in high school. If we regulate it, we get it away from children like alcohol is done today.
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Princeton Packet OnLine Health Matters: Positive parenting can Positive parenting can help keep teens drug-free By Dr. Martin Weinapple The Medical Center at Princeton Friday, March 19, 1999 Behavioral changes can tip off parents if and when their teen-agers have a drug problem. They may avoid you, lose interest in activities they used to enjoy, lie and hole themselves up in their rooms. The trouble is: A lot of teen-agers do that. So how can parents know when their teen-agers are "just being a teen-agers" or are really in trouble with drugs or alcohol? And how can they keep their teen-agers drug free? There is, of course, ...
Parents. The Anti-Drug. -- Is Your Teen Using? -- Learn - Detailed Print this page Detailed Signs & Symptoms Alcohol: Odor on the breath. Intoxication/drunkenness. Difficulty focusing: glazed appearance of the eyes. Uncharacteristically passive behavior or combative and argumentative behavior. Gradual decline in personal appearance and hygiene. Gradual development of difficulties, especially in school work or job performance. Absenteeism (particularly on Monday). Unexplained bruises and accidents. Irritability. Flushed skin. Loss of memory (blackouts). Availability and consumption of alcohol becomes the focus of social activities. Changes in peer-group associations and friendships. Impaired interpersonal relationships ...
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