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#drugs

Memphis punk Jay Reatard's death caused by "cocaine toxicity," and "alcohol was a contributing factor."

02/03/10
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#dude Click here to read L.A. No Longer the Mecca of Legal Weed

L.A. No Longer the Mecca of Legal Weed

After a shining moment as one big weed spot, the L.A. City Council has voted to cut the number of medical marijuana dispensaries there by more than 90%. The government, dude. This is quite an inconvenience for smokin' commuters. [AP]
01/26/10
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By Hamilton Nolan
#drugs Click here to read Pot Lobbyist Quits After Sex Scandal, Pot Group Has Awesome Pot Videos on Website

Pot Lobbyist Quits After Sex Scandal, Pot Group Has Awesome Pot Videos on Website

The co-founder of the Marijuana Policy Project (not pictured) has resigned, for sleeping with a subordinate and for his record of "predatory" behavior towards women in his office. Related: you have to watch these videos. Our favorite is probably "Grandmother."
01/20/10
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By Pareene
#drugs Click here to read The White Stuff

The White Stuff

A worker found "a small amount of white powder residue that was later confirmed to be cocaine" in the hanger of the shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center. Great, now drug cartels are using space shuttles to ferry coke. [Space.com]
01/14/10
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By Adrian Chen
#science Click here to read Just Keep Taking Antidepressants, Loser

Just Keep Taking Antidepressants, Loser

Did learning that your antidepressant is fucking useless make you toss all your Paxils out the window? Not so fast! You don't want to lose that sweet placebo effect. Because there's still a lot to be depressed about. More »
01/12/10
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By Hamilton Nolan
#drugs Click here to read Let's Get High and Go to New Jersey

Let's Get High and Go to New Jersey

Whoo! Let's all move to Jersey! Medical marijuana just passed the Assembly!
01/11/10
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By Pareene
#drugs

Jet Lag Treatment Options of The Future

01/07/10
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#science Click here to read Study: Nothing Will Help Your Depression

Study: Nothing Will Help Your Depression

A new study shows that antidepressants like Paxil are okay for severe depression but mostly worthless for less-than-severe depression. And they think Prozac will be just as worthless. Hopefully this news depresses you enough to make your meds work. [Related]
01/06/10
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By Hamilton Nolan
#recovery Click here to read Rush Describes the Miracle of His Immaculate Heart Attack, Says He's Not on Drugs

Rush Describes the Miracle of His Immaculate Heart Attack, Says He's Not on Drugs

Mere hours after we asked whether Rush's hospitalization means he's hitting the pill bottle again, an energetic Limbaugh took to the small screen to announce that he is healthy as an ox, and no, he is not high on Oxy. More »
01/01/10
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By Maureen O'Connor
#rumormonger Click here to read Is Rush Back on the Pills?

Is Rush Back on the Pills?

Was Rush Limbaugh's Hawaiian hospitalization drug-related? This line from a report about his medical crisis raises a flag: "Limbaugh told emergency crews that he was having chest pains and had been taking medication for back trouble." More »
01/01/10
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By Maureen O'Connor
#media Click here to read Crack-Smoking TV Newsman Indistinguishable From Colleagues

Crack-Smoking TV Newsman Indistinguishable From Colleagues

Former North Carolina TV newsman Jon Robinson is more interesting than most TV newsmen: "What I really wanted to say [on air] is, 'I shot heroin last night and smoked crack and watched eight hours of pornos.'" More »
12/21/09
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By Hamilton Nolan
#crime Click here to read Buju: Setup, or Stupidity?

Buju: Setup, or Stupidity?

Reggae star Buju Banton is in a very tenuous PR situation right now, with a Grammy nomination under fire from gay rights groups, but that did not stop Buju from trying to buy five god damn kilos of cocaine. Allegedly! More »
12/15/09
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By Hamilton Nolan
Image of CJ Battey CJ Battey 12/15/09, 04:48 AM

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#tips [www.latimes.com]) Reply
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Image of Kaila Hale-Stern Kaila Hale-Stern 12/15/09, 01:24 PM

@CJ Battey: "The petition drive has collected more than 680,000 signatures [for an initiative to legalize marijuana in CA], said Richard Lee, the measure's main proponent, about 57% more than the 433,971 needed.

"It was so easy to get them," Lee said. "People were so eager to sign."

Fascinating to see what can be done when a good cause gets the money behind it to successfully introduce sane political measures.

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#economics Click here to read The Economy Was Saved by Coke Dealers

The Economy Was Saved by Coke Dealers

The UN's chief drug-fighter says billions of dollars in drug money saved the global economy from collapse last year. Sounds kind of plausible, doesn't it? More »
12/14/09
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By John Cook
#traveltips

How Not to Get Arrested When You're Abroad: A Foxy Knoxy-Inspired Guide

Click here to read How Not to Get Arrested When You're Abroad: A Foxy Knoxy-Inspired Guide
An Italian court convicted Amanda Knox for murdering her study abroad roommate; four American teens have been arrested for a roadside prank that turned near-fatal in Japan. America, it's time to stop screwing up on foreign soil. Here's how. More »
12/07/09
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By Maureen O'Connor
#breaking

Alexa Ray Joel Rushed to St. Vincent's for Drug Overdose, Possible Suicide Attempt

Click here to read Alexa Ray Joel Rushed to St. Vincent's for Drug Overdose, Possible Suicide Attempt
Billy Joel's daughter with Christie Brinkley, singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel, rushed to St. Vincent's, is there in stable condition. An AP source cited overdosing on pharmaceuticals, speculating a suicide attempt. A publicist has a stonewall, saying they're "assessing her needs." More »
12/05/09
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By Foster Kamer
#yeahman

Obama's Face Appears on Blotter Acid

It's like how Jesus is always appearing in pieces of toast in Argentina! Change we can eat and stare at the ceiling for hours on. Thank God this didn't come out during the election. [Boing Boing]
12/02/09
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By Adrian Chen
#weed Click here to read New Jersey Representing Hardcore in Medical Marijuana Wars

New Jersey Representing Hardcore in Medical Marijuana Wars

New Jersey, a small state hidden under New York City, appears ready to legalize medical marijuana. Maybe before the end of the year! About time. The West Coast is kicking the East Coast's ass at legal weed. More »
12/01/09
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By Hamilton Nolan
#seasonsgreetings

The Hidden Subtext of Christmas Specials

Click here to read The Hidden Subtext of Christmas Specials
You think that the animated holiday specials we all grew up with were just teaching you about Santa and presents and winter wonderlands? You're wrong! They were sending you hidden signals both excellent and devious. Here is the ugly truth. More »
11/30/09
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By Brian Moylan
#dude Click here to read <em>Washington Post</em> Was Probably So High on Marijuana They Didn't Notice, Ha

Washington Post Was Probably So High on Marijuana They Didn't Notice, Ha

Kudos to the Washington Post for its Style section feature today on Med Grow Cannabis College. Who ever heard of such a thing?! Wait. The New York Times had it when? Saturday? This past Saturday? Fucking fuckity fuck. More »
11/30/09
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By Hamilton Nolan
#curses Click here to read NY1 Anchors 2/3 of the Way to Terrible Trend

NY1 Anchors 2/3 of the Way to Terrible Trend

NY1 news anchors: Cursed? Portly (former) political anchor Dominic Carter ruined his own career by beating his wife and trying to squirm out of it by name-dropping. Now, another anchor's dad is critically injured in a crack pipe fire. More »
11/25/09
3,4423,442 views on this post, 6 visitors
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By Hamilton Nolan
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