"People Who Use It Are Idiots"
There has been a lot of chatter in the blogosphere about K2 lately, and a little research yields an interesting story about its beginnings. Dr. John Huffman, an organic chemistry professor at Clemson University, had been researching marijuana to discover ways of separating any useful compounds from its psychoactive effects and discovered a way to create a synthetic compound similar enough to THC to be used in the same way.
Show Me You're Drug Free in Missouri
Applicants to the state program to give cash aid to needy families will be drug tested, if the House bill that passed by a wide margin is approved by the Senate and the Governor of Missouri. The kicker? Those very elected officials will also be drug tested, according to the same bill.
Pants on the Ground in the Air
Marijuana cookies are reportedly to blame for the unusual behavior of a San Francisco man on a recent US Airways flight.
Fraternity Pledge Nearly Dies From Alcohol Poisoning
On Nov. 7, 2009, a freshman at Drake University drank so much Everclear that his blood-alcohol content registered .5 - six times the .08 legal limit. A fraternity brother who was coming home from work found the pledge passed out on a couch and saved his life by calling for medical help.
Dude, Where's My Dentures?
When your uncle talks about joint replacement, he may be discussing who is going to retrieve his stash - people over 50 are abusing drugs in record numbers, according to a new survey. 8.5 percent of men and 3.9 percent of women in this age group have used marijuana in the past year.
STAND (Students Taking Action Not Drugs)
STAND (Students Taking Action Not Drugs), a division of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc., launched its new virtual anti-drug campaigns for high school and college students this week. Materials such as posters, stickers, postcards and more can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your school. STAND uses this innovative online approach to reach schools and other student led organizations who are interested in advocating for healthy lifestyle choices.