Our Town Events for Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Our Town Events for Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The annual Hoods and Handlebars ride sponsored by Panhandle Mothers Against Methamphetamine is scheduled for April 13. First ride out is at 1:30 p.m. and last ride out at 2:30 p.m. Last ride in is at 4:30 p.m. at Buzula Furniture Outlet, 716 W … Read more on Amarillo.com

AP News in Brief at 10:58 pm EDT
… increase in heroin addicts seeking treatment since fiscal year 2006-2007, as a proportion of addicts seeking treatment for all drugs including alcohol. Despite that, heroin has generally been overshadowed by methamphetamine use over the last 20 years. Read more on Quincy Herald Whig

Obama Just Took One Big Step Towards Marijuana Legalization
But while Leonhart may believe this is her duty, a recent poll showed that an overwhelming majority of Americans feel strongly that the DEA's tactics have been fruitless and punishment should be replaced more often with treatment. Not only that, but an … Read more on PolicyMic