Saturday's Sound Off

Published January 27, 2014

Saturday's Sound Off

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

Use and abuse are two different things whether with drugs, alcohol or food. Wow, who would have ever … In answer to Caleb Hess' question, the only shoes I know made in America is the SAS shoe made in San Antonio, Texas. My husband and I have been …
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Raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 [Commentary]

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

The motivation for the change to 21 is simple common sense, and several states — including Colorado, Hawaii, Texas and Utah — are expected to consider it this year. … Notably, over the past two decades, retail-sale compliance with the 18-year-old …
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Harris Co. DA criticizes Obama's remarks on pot; opponents respond

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

According to a 2012 Drug Use and Health survey, marijuana is the number one drug that citizens over the age of 12 are addicted to or abuse. … "Marijuana is illegal in Texas but jailing offenders in possession of small amounts is a waste of taxpayer …
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