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> Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 5 -- 11/3/09

> New Report Released: Healing a Broken System: Veterans Battling Addiction and Incarceration -- 11/2/09

> Montel Williams, Celebrated Talk Show Host and Medical Marijuana Patient/Advocate, to Receive Award at International Drug Policy Reform Conference in New Mexico -- 10/29/09

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Medical Marijuana Law Passes in Maine

Maine's Question 5, which passed with 60% of the vote, mandates the creation of a regulated system of medical marijuana distribution to qualified patients through nonprofit dispensaries, and establishes a statewide ID card system to protect patients from arrest.

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> New DPA Report on Veterans Battling Addiction and Incarceration

Healing a Broken System: Veterans Battling Addiction and Incarceration, examines the barriers veterans face in obtaining effective treatment for mental health and substance abuse problems, and the tragic consequences of leaving these wounds of war untreated.

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It's not too late to register for the premier drug policy event of the year taking place next week in Albuquerque. Join us for sessions on everything from ending marijuana prohibition to preventing overdose, and honor luminaries of the drug policy reform movement at our awards dinner.

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Ethan Nadelmann Speaking Engagement: Town Hall Los Angeles

November 17, 2009. Los Angeles, CA

TOWN HALL Los Angeles is a prestigious speaker forum that has long informed the southern California elite. Guests engage in provocative discussion with heads of state, corporate leaders, educators, scientists and visionaries. Register now for the upcoming forum with DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann.

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