Aerosol sniffing eyed as rising youth hazard
Physicians and officials warn of a growing drug abuse problem among youths from deliberate inhalation of aerosol sprays. More than 100 deaths since 1967. industry campaigns push education while legislators call for explicit warnings and safer propellants. Critics question effectiveness of labels and urge stronger action.
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San Francisco crime panel backs legalized marijuana
The San Francisco crime committee released a final report after three stormy years urging legalization of marijuana. It endorses non-criminalization, with 17 of 27 members in favor and nine opposed, noting criminalization has failed. The majority stresses continued deterrence and cautions that marijuana can be harmful in some dosages. One minority member cites insufficient data on effects.
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