| Evidence of ‘reefer madness’ is not new
The meta analysis of research into cannabis smoking and psychosis may at last convince some politicians and doctors who have persisted in promoting a libertarian approach to the use of cannabis to change their mind. The Lancet paper gives irrefutable evidence that there is an obvious and proven association between cannabis smoking and psychotic breakdown, presumably whether the symptoms are predominantly those of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Medical opinion is now likely to follow the teaching of Robin Murray, Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, one of the acknowledged international experts on psychotic diseases who co-edited Marijuana and Madness published by Cambridge University Press three years ago. The initial study on this subject was published in the 1960s.
Just one tiny taste
Clyde Novella has led a troubled life because of the forbidden fruit he tasted in a weak moment.The weak moment was when a friend suggested he try meth. Meth was easily attainable in the 1960s with a prescription for little yellow diet pills at any drug store.The drug became his sanctuary, and his prison. He felt like Superman at times and like a modern-day vampire at others.Novella has written a book harshly detailing the ups and downs of a five-year meth addiction in the 1960s. The story, which includes foul language, takes place in a mental hospital where he shares the inner battles, nightmares, hallucinations, overdoses, and the self-centeredness that comes with the obsession to get meth.The book is labeled as a novel based on his addiction. Names, including his own, have been changed and a psychiatrist has been added to help the story flow.Novella (the pen name used because he doesn’t want to identify anyone in the story) is from St.
Ripken Becomes State Dept. Envoy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One of baseball's newest Hall of Famers is getting a job with the U.S. Government. Former Rochester Red Wing Cal Ripken Jr. has been appointed as a special envoy for the State Department. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made the announcement Monday. Rice paid tribute to the Baltimore Oriole shortstop's consecutive game streak. Ripken says he hopes to promote teamwork and cross-cultural communication. ll/yc U.S. Department of State
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Community Classes
ARTS/CRAFTS Beaufort County Arts Arts of the Roundtable and the Quarterly Community Arts Grants are free services designed to nurture the arts in Beaufort County. For information, go to www.beaufortcountyarts.com. Arts of the Roundtable: How to Write for Magazines. A free discussion with local editors from Skirt!, Edible Lowcountry, Hilton Head Monthly and additional publications. Editors will discuss their editorial missions, how writers should submit their work and more. Sessions are 2-4 p.m. Aug. 21, at the ABCB offices, 1111 Boundary St. and 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 22, at the Jazz Corner, village of Wexford, Hilton Head. Free and open to the public. Call 843-379-ARTS. Arts Council of Beaufort County Quarterly Community Arts Grants.
Health and Human Services
Full-Time Family Advocate position. To deliver support and social services to children and families through home visits. Must have bachelor degree in social work, psychology or a closely related field; prefer 2 years experience working with families and community resources. Must attend physical and drug screenings. Full year, $13.62/hour
Att: Sandi Haskin, PHR
CPCD (Head Start)
2330 Robinson St, COS, CO 80904
Fax: (719) 457-0615 or e-mail: shaskin@cpcd.org
Position is open until filled.
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Strawberry in trouble for unpaid taxes
Darryl Strawberry is having more legal trouble. The government has filed a lawsuit against the troubled baseball star, seeking to collect nearly a half-million dollars in unpaid taxes. The complaint filed in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday was years in the making. Strawberry was indicted in 1994 on federal tax evasion charges and pleaded guilty the following year. He was sentenced to six months home confinement and ordered to repay $350,000 in taxes. In all, with penalties and interest, the government said Strawberry owes $481,656.86 as of May 31. A Justice Department spokesman said he could not comment on why the lawsuit was being filed so long after Strawberry's indictment or whether the former baseball player had previously paid any of the back taxes he owed.
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