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ALERT: We Need Your Help to STOP Marijuana Legalization in NC!

Last night, the North Carolina Senate passed a second bill to legalize marijuana for “medical” purposes in North Carolina, and we need your help READ
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Marijuana on the Move Again in NC Legislature

Legislation to legalize marijuana for “medical” purposes in North Carolina is on the move again in the State Legislature. On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate READ
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Eastern Band Opens Marijuana Dispensary in Cherokee

In late April, the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened a long-planned cannabis dispensary in western North Carolina, making it the only READ
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N.C. House Passes Bill To Criminalize “Gas Station Heroin”

The North Carolina House of Representatives voted unanimously last Wednesday to pass HB 903—Add Tianeptine to Controlled Substance List. Sponsored by Representatives Stephen Ross READ
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House Committee Seeks to Crack Down on “Gas Station Heroin”

A state legislative committee is seeking to crack down on tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” by seeking to have the drug READ

Marijuana: Medical Miracle or Dangerous Drug?

Over the last few years, there has been an increasing push to legalize marijuana across the nation and in North Carolina. In fact, this READ
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Mother Shares How “Medical” Marijuana Caused the Death of Her Daughter

This morning, the House Health Committee discussed SB 3—NC Compassionate Care Act, which would legalize marijuana for a variety of “medical” purposes. During the READ
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General Assembly Pivots From Protecting Life to Promoting Vice

Just one week after overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and enacting an historic piece of pro-life legislation into law, the North Carolina General Assembly READ
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ALERT: Urge Your State House Member to OPPOSE Marijuana Legalization!

A bill that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana in North Carolina is pending in the State House, and we need you READ

Bullying Causes Teen to Smoke Fentanyl-Laced Vape

Imagine coming home to find your thirteen-year-old unresponsive. He’s a straight A student and a healthy child – you have no idea what happened READ
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Marijuana Bill Passes State Senate on Initial Vote

(UPDATE: The NC Senate approved SB 3 on Third Reading by a 36 to 10 vote on March 1. The bill now proceeds to READ
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Marijuana Bill Moves Forward In State Senate Committee

(UPDATE: The NC Senate Finance Committee approved SB 3 in a committee hearing on Wednesday, February 22. The bill now proceeds to the Senate READ
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Marijuana Bill Gets Hearing In State Senate Committee

The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee met this week to discuss SB 3, entitled the “NC Compassionate Care Act,” which would legalize the use READ
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Presidential Proclamation Highlights Human Trafficking

Following in the footsteps of several of his predecessors, President Joe Biden proclaimed January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In addition, North READ

NC Senate Passes “Medical” Marijuana Bill

In the first of two recorded floor votes, the NC Senate approved Senate Bill 711, entitled “NC Compassionate Care Act,” by a vote of 35-10 yesterday. READ

ALERT: Urge Your Senator to Vote Against Marijuana Legalization

The NC Senate Rules Committee passed a bill today that would legalize marijuana for “medical” use across the state. Senate Bill 711, entitled “NC Compassionate READ

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