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Bad Business!

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:20:09 +0000

Former University of Montana quarterback Jason Washington has been sentenced to two years in prison on drug convictions stemming from his medical marijuana business. Federal agents raided three of Washington’s businesses in November 2011, including a large marijuana growing operation. Six others were indicted with him, five of whom pleaded guilty. He argued he complied [...]

Redemption!

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:08:50 +0000

Former Boise State football player and Montana State assistant coach Joe O’Brien, who made a very public fall from grace when he was arrested on federal drug charges in 2003 — is continuing his similarly public redemption. The Great Falls Tribune reports O’Brien spoke Tuesday to about 250 high school student council leaders meeting in [...]

Bad Parenting 101

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:20:41 +0000

A Hamilton Montana woman has been convicted of making marijuana-infused candy that a young girl distributed on a school bus. The Ravalli County District Court jury deliberated for nearly eight hours before convicting the woman of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and endangering the welfare of children. She was acquitted of accountability for possession of [...]

Billings Elks Lodge #394 Drugs Take Back Project [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:22:53 +0000

This Saturday, October 20, the Billings Elks Lodge #394 in conjunction with the Billings Police Department will hold the "Prescription Drugs Take Back Project".

All are welcome to drop off all your

Can Sunscreen Be Considered a Drug?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:00:29 +0000

Last week, a mom in Tacoma, WA. went public after her fair-skinned young daughters came home from an all-day field trip badly sunburned because teachers weren’t allowed to provide them with sunscreen.

Now the policies that led to the incident are being re-examined.

Smarter Kids May Be Experimenting More with Drugs — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:45 +0000

A new study of 8,000 kids published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health finds those who had high IQs were more likely to use certain illicit drugs as they aged. Smarter girls in particular may tend to experiment with marijuana, cocaine, and other illicit drugs later on.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:00:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

Cat Country — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:37:26 +0000

While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they’re actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes: Illegal Drug Tax – Tennessee In [...]

Charlie Sheen Inexplicably Tests Negative For Drugs [VIDEO]

The Web Guy — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:29:14 +0000

Charlie Sheen has been all over TV and the radio lately, saying all sorts of ridiculous things. And although the (ex?) "Two And A Half Men" star freely admits to having done more cocaine "than anybody could survive," he's apparently been sober during his media blitz.

Sheen even passed a drug test for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, the results of which were revealed on "Good Morning America."

Read on to see the apparently drug-free actor in action.