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CC Briefs

June 9, 2016 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Rachel Rundengan |Opinions Editor| May 19, 2016  A magical cure for depression The psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms could help treat people with severe depression, according to The Guardian. The chemical known as psilocybin can turn down parts of the brain that are overactive in severely depressive patients. To determine if psilocybin could be used as a treatment to help patients, scientists were given £550,000 ($803,330) by the Medical Research Council to begin a three-year project to test the drug on people with depression, according to The Guardian. May 20, 2016 Home Depot in the hot seat A Home Depot worker was banned from wearing an “America was never … [Read more...] about CC Briefs

Filed Under: News Tagged With: america, coyotechronicle, depression, Drugs, Meth, news, Rachel Rundengan

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May 12, 2016 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Rachel Rundengan |Staff Writer| April 7, 2016 “Meth In the Form of Smarties Candy” A middle school student found snorting meth that was packaged to resemble Smarties candy. The pink pill was confiscated and tested positive for methamphetamine, after the student claimed it was just candy. The investigation is continuing, although the Police Department believes this to be an isolated incident. The 14-year-old student faces a charge of being in possession of a controlled substance, according to Fox News. (http://fox8.com/2016/04/07/meth-that-looks-like-smarties-candy-found-at-middle-school-in-california/) April 9, 2016 “_________________” A man was rescued from … [Read more...] about CC Briefs

Filed Under: News Tagged With: breaking news, coyote chronicle, Drugs, laws, money, Rachel Rundengan

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February 16, 2016 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

Kyle Richardson |Staff Writer|   Georgia Prison Guards arrested after FBI Sting (Feb. 11) After an FBI sting operation of a Georgia prison, 46 current and former correctional officers, as well as two civilians and one inmate, were arrested for drug trafficking. Dozens of guards agreed to drug smuggling operations for a high-level trafficker. Guards believed their position would keep them from getting caught. In exchange for this, they received thousands of dollars in bribes, according to ABC News.   Mexico Prison Riot chaos (Feb. 11) A riot broke out on Feb. 10 at Topo Chico Prison in Monterrey, Mexico, which left 52 dead and 12 others injured. The riots … [Read more...] about CC briefs

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November 16, 2015 by Emily Anne Espinosa Leave a Comment

By Emily Anne Espinosa |Staff Writer| 800 pound gator terrorizes town (Nov. 8) An 800 pound alligator, nicknamed ‘Godzilla,’ terrorized people in Sugar Land, Texas. The alligator emerged from a nearby creek and wandered into a plaza, where state-licensed “nuisance alligator trapper” Christy Kroboth received a call about the alligator. It measured up to 12.5 feet long. Kroboth states that Godzilla is her biggest catch up to date. Godzilla was too heavy to transport by hand. “This is the first time a forklift had to be used to assist in the safe removal of the alligator,” said Kroboth. Colorado High School sexting ring (Nov. 9) Over a hundred students from Cañon City High School, … [Read more...] about CC Briefs

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Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation

October 26, 2015 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Seventy percent of Americans are now on at least one prescription drug, according to the NY Daily News. Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center research center conducted a study and found that seven out of 10 Americans are inclined to use prescription drugs, and over 50 percent of the population use more than one drug.   “Often when people talk about health conditions they’re talking about chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes,” Dr. Jennifer St. Sauver Ph.D. of the Mayo Clinic.   “However, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants—that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should … [Read more...] about Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation

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Gov. Brown pushes for pot

October 18, 2015 by Archived posts 1 Comment

By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Gov. Jerry Brown is advocating for new bills to govern medical marijuana laws. Three bills were approved to the ballot this past week that propose reform in the medical marijuana industry. According to thecannabist.com, “The California medical marijuana legislation includes separate licenses for indoor and outdoor cultivation, transportation, product testing, distribution and dispensaries of different sizes.It also charges various state agencies to develop guidelines for packaging, potency, pesticide use and advertising.” According to the Los Angeles Times, an estimated 1,250 medical marijuana dispensaries are operating in the state, with sales of … [Read more...] about Gov. Brown pushes for pot

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February 21, 2015 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Jorge Campos |Staff Writer| Robocop prototype (Feb. 14) In Miami, Florida, a group of scientists developed a prototype of “Robocop,” a robot with elements which allow it to serve as a patrol officer, according to beforeitsnews.com. Although it’s still a prototype, there are companies who have shown their interest in the model and the functions that are being created, according to The News-Herald.     Canada allows strip searching of students (Feb.17) It is acceptable to strip search students in Quebec if they are suspected of carrying drugs, and as long as it is done respectfully. A student stripped down for suspicion of selling weed to a friend stated that … [Read more...] about Chronicle News Briefs

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Prescription drugs No. 1 killer in US

May 31, 2014 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| More than 100 people die every day from prescription drug addiction in the United States. Doctors write approximately 300 million drug prescriptions a year. In 2010, doctors prescribed enough pain medication to provide a dosage to all the adults in the U.S. every four hours for a month, according to The Los Angeles Times and The Daily Beast. Drug addiction claims more lives than gunshot wounds, car accidents or suicide, according to the The Daily Beast. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that in 2010 30,000 of the 38,000 deaths due to drug overdose were unintentional. The Huffington Post compares that number to the 34,000 deaths from … [Read more...] about Prescription drugs No. 1 killer in US

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CSU conference tackles substance abuse

April 12, 2014 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Andres Ibarra |Staff Writer| More than a thousand college students die from alcohol related incidents each year, according to the National Institute of Health. The CSU Chancellor’s Office held its 13th Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) conference at California State University Channel Islands last Wednesday. The conference also discussed alcohol and drug related trends among students, substance abuse prevention strategies, bystander intervention training programs, and college student mental health and wellness. Established in 2001, the ATOD conference is a CSU system wide effort to prevent students from using harmful substances. Helga Kray, associate VP for student … [Read more...] about CSU conference tackles substance abuse

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Antibiotics used inside meat may cause harm

February 26, 2014 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| High levels of antibiotics in our meat products have claimed to be found by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “Eighty percent of all antibiotics in the United States are used on livestock, both to control disease and to promote animal growth,” according to The Washington Post. “One of the public food safety issues facing the United States is the contamination of meat with residual veterinary drugs, pesticides, and heavy metals,” according to the US Department of Agriculture. Concern is now rising about whether or not the drugs found in our meat products could affect people negatively. According to an article on reuters.com, “NRDC’s study … [Read more...] about Antibiotics used inside meat may cause harm

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