Pubdate: Wed, 09 Feb 2011
Source: Ravalli Republic (MT)
Copyright: 2011 Ravalli Republic
Contact:  http://www.ravallirepublic.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3254
Author: Laura Needham

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Drug abuse in communities is based on price, perception of risk, 
public attitude and availability. Marijuana is the number one drug 
for which kids are in treatment. States that have fallen for the 
"medical" marijuana initiatives are among the highest levels of drug 
addiction and abuse. The 2009 National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration showed that more people are driving weekend nights 
under the influence of marijuana than alcohol. Montana Highway Patrol 
reported 39 marijuana traffic fatalities last year in Montana. 
Montana is already having reports of marijuana related robberies, 
beatings and a homicide. Large amounts of money and drugs invite 
crime. HB68 will double the amount of Marijuana currently allowed. 
The law makes it illegal for cities to ban marijuana dispensaries. 
The silent majority cannot afford to be silent. Contact your 
Legislatures, the pot advocates have paid lobbyists, our kids have 
you. How to help: safecommunitysafekids.org

Laura Needham

Billings
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