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The testimony Friday from Polk County's assistant medical examiner came in a bond hearing for Roy Stephens of Tennyson, Indiana. He and the baby's mother, Ruby Stephens, are charged with … (AP) – Aetna has agreed to change its prescription drug … Read more on MyFoxOrlando.com

Chronicle AM: CA Poll Has 55% for Legalization, GA MedMJ CBD Bill Passes …
Chris Christie (R) used the occasion of the ribbon-cutting event at a drug treatment facility to reiterate his opposition to marijuana legalization. Christie said marijuana is a "gateway drug" and that tax revenues from its sale would amount to "blood … Read more on Drug War Chronicle

Pilon pushing experimental drug bill
The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee on Wednesday unanimously backed Pilon's bill that would allow Florida to join 10 states that have already approved the use of experimental drugs, with governors in Utah and Indiana approving similar … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Our Opinion: Broad treatment needed
It's also equally clear that when police, state lawmakers and socials service agencies work together to combat a dangerous drug problem, significant progress can be made. Consider meth's impact on Hoosiers. In 2013, Indiana led the nation in meth lab … Read more on South Bend Tribune