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Scientists Test Wastewater to Track Drug Use

Scientists Test Wastewater To Track Drug Use
Heroin in Zagreb. Methamphetamines in London. A powerful amphetamine in Tacoma, Washington. Scientists are finding all of these things, tracking the drugs that run through a city by looking at the wastewater that runs as well. So, for instance, a …
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A lonely road: Part I
“I married and divorced their father at a young age,” said Nute, who characterized Sharalyn's father as a drug addict. “I was … From Tacoma to Pasco to Spokane, Nute and her daughters moved across much of Washington during their childhoods. However …
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Pot proceeds sought for treating the mentally ill
Jeanne Kohl-Welles, has signed on to the Tacoma Republican's plan. A Department of Social … O'Ban's plan would put 10 percent of the money in question into mental health programs, including those that also treat drug addiction. The money wouldn't add …
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Bill would direct some pot taxes to mental health
The News Tribune of Tacoma reports (http://bit.ly/Lsg4XM ) that the measure would put 10 percent of the money into mental health programs, including those that also treat drug addiction. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Steve O'Ban, a Republican from Tacoma.
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