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The Vaping Crisis is Real, But the Response by States Misses the Point [FEATURE]
While the culprit appears to be black market THC vapes, states are responding by banning flavored pot and nicotine vapes.
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Andrew Yang and Beto O'Rourke both came out in support of drug decriminalization at Tuesday night's debate. (CNN screen grab)Chronicle AM: Support for Drug Decrim at Dem Debate, PA Legalization Bill Filed, More... (10/16/19)
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