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Pot dispensary disputes come to a head

By Adult Author | October 10, 2011

From the JoinTogether.org newsroom: Federal Officials Tell California Marijuana Dispensaries to Shut Down United States attorneys in California have told dozens of marijuana dispensaries they must close or face criminal and civil action. The move is part of a crackdown on California’s medical marijuana industry, The New York Times reports. more

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One Too Many…Alcohol Awareness: The Key to Community Change and Personal Recovery

By Adult Author | April 25, 2011

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and this year we encourage Californians in communities across the state to focus on the widespread use of alcohol by young people and the affect it has on individuals, families and communities. Read more on the California ADP website.

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Alcohol and its effects on the adolescent brain

By Adult Author | November 30, 2010

The red specks highlight where the integrity of the brain’s white matter is significantly less in the teens who binge drink, compared to those who do not. Photo: Susan Tapert/Tim McQueeny Many parents, though familiar with the idea that drinking alcohol can cause brain damage, are not familiar with newer research that points out how [...]

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