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How youth get regulated marijuana
In his message to state employees Governor Inslee wrote, "While it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to use or purchase marijuana, the reality is that legalizing the drug for adults makes it...
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Parents learn about local drug trends, "dabbing", and preventing teen drug use
Parents filled half of Nathan Hale High School's common area during last night's forum about preventing teen drug use. Dr. Leslie Walker addresses NE Seattle parents at Nathan Hale High School,...
View ArticleLiquor Control Board is seeking public comments about marijuana-infused foods
The Liquor Control Board (LCB) recently proposed new rules to govern what types of marijuana-infused foods they will allow to be made (processed) and sold as part of Washington’s recreational marijuana...
View ArticleThursday: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Legislative Forum
King County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Legislative ForumThursday, November 13, 2014Public reception at 6:30 pm, program begins at 7:00 pm.Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eight Avenue, SeattleThis annual...
View ArticleLearn about prescription drug abuse during free webinar
Free webinar:Prescription Drug Abuse: Understanding the National and Local PictureTuesday, November 18 at noonClick here to register.To help communities tackle problems they’re facing with prescription...
View ArticleGeneral coalition meeting next week
Prevention WINS General Coalition MeetingTuesday, November 18, 20148-9:30 a.m.Seattle Children's Hospital Division of Adolescent Medicine4540 Sand Point Way NEFor more information please contact...
View ArticleLearn about advocacy during free seminar December 3
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) is hosting a 2014 Fall Seminar:Democracy Needs You! Five Essential Advocacy Tools that will Shape Your...
View ArticleCouncilmember Licata discusses marijuana business licensing
Last week, Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata talked about the medical and recreational marijuana systems, among other topics, on the Seattle Channel.The marijuana discussion starts at around 7:35...
View ArticleTeen drug use prevention resources
Looking for information about how to prevent teen drug use? Below is a list of local, state, and national organizations that provide teen drug use education and prevention resources.Community...
View ArticleCity hosting medical marijuana symposium tonight
Tonight:City of Seattle Medical Marijuana SymposiumBertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Medical marijuana businesses in Seattle and in jurisdictions across the state remain...
View ArticlePrescription drug abuse prevention training now available to view online
Prescription drug abuse has steadily increased among NE Seattle middle and high school students since 2008. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of American hosted a webinar earlier this week about this...
View Article"Marijuana Mess"
City Attorney Pete Holmes, Reverend Harriett Walden, and City Councilmember Nick Licata recently appeared on City Inside/Out and discussed the medical and recreational marijuana systems in...
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Mayor prepares to make zoning recommendations for medical marijuana businesses
During the medical marijuana symposium hosted by the Mayor's Office last month, the Seattle Department of Planning and Development shared maps of possible scenarios for medical marijuana business...
View ArticleEasy access to medical marijuana among teenagers
On Saturday, the Seattle Times published two pieces about the unregulated medical marijuana system in our state and how it plays out in Seattle. "How I learned it's ridiculously easy to buy pot at...
View ArticleBoard of Health urged to ban marijuana edibles that appeal to children and...
Several Seattle community members testified before the King County Board of Health last week asking that they ban medical marijuana edibles that are attractive to children and teenagers. They spoke...
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Medical marijuana products at school
Cannabis Quencher Strawberry Lemonade was confiscated from a high school student by Seattle Public Schools staff earlier this month. District staff shared photos:This product was likely sold as...
View ArticleJuvenile justice holds kids accountable
When Prevention WINS members talk about the need to enforce laws dealing with minors in possession of drugs and alcohol, some community members are alarmed and think that the coalition wants to put...
View ArticleWhat's going on with King County's medicine return program?
When the state legislature failed to pass bills that would establish a statewide medicine return program two years in a row, Prevention WINS joined other substance abuse prevention, healthcare, and...
View ArticleBoard of Health urges legislature to align medical and recreational marijuana...
Last week, the Washington Poison and Drug Information Center reported a record number of marijuana exposures in Washington State since before recreational marijuana was legalized in 2012. The majority...
View ArticlePediatricians recommend strict enforcement of marijuana laws
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an updated policy statement about marijuana laws on Monday. One of their recommendations says: In states that have legalized marijuana for...
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