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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Private room? Vaporizing only? Bars test limits of new legal-marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado

Friday, January 25, 2013  The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of all readers who felt misled by Armstrong's denials of drug use in "It's Not About The Bike," published in 2000, and "Every Second Counts," published three years later.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three people were arrested Tuesday on drug charges by narcotics agents with the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Someone collecting unemployment would lose their benefits if they fail or refuse to take an employer's drug test under a bill approved by the South Carolina House.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Sex, drugs, risky behaviors more common in teens who send excessive text messages, study finds

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  The White House is trying to make good on President Barack Obama's promise to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  The head of the state Department of Social Services says seven employees are being disciplined after five children died in homes where drug abuse was prevalent.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  South Carolina National Guard soldiers have long helped local officials fight the drug trade, but that role could expand to target major drug traffickers.