Category Archives: Press Releases

S.O.S. Applauds Veto of “Whiskey and Wheaties” bill

Save Our Society From Drugs (S.O.S) applauded the decision of Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto SB 106. The so-called “Whiskey and Wheaties” bill would have allowed Walmart and other big box stores to sell liquor alongside cereal, diapers, and back to school goods, reducing the perception of harm.
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Even ‘Medical’ Marijuana Has Dangers Says DEA

Sorry, pot pushers - your "medical marijuana" is still a Schedule 1 controlled substance. In a recent press release, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed the dangers of allowing marijuana to be grown and used freely. Indeed, the detrimental health effects that come from a lack of regulation overshadow the "medicinal" benefits of marijuana...
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Obama Signs the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act

Published by The White House Statement by the President on the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Today, I signed S.524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 into law. This legislation includes some modest steps to address the opioid epidemic. Given the scope of this crisis, some action is better than none.…
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