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NPC Cosponsoring Teen Brain Event in Northampton

NPC is delighted to be cosponsoring this exciting event featuring Dr. Ruben Baler, Health Scientist from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Grey Matters: Protecting the Developing Brain To fully understand how young developing brains are impacted by alcohol and drug use, sleep, food and other influences, we must first understand the evolution of […]

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WWLP News on Marijuana as Medicine in Northampton

Coordinator Marisa Hebble spoke with WWLP at the City Council meeting regarding the marijuana as medicine ordinance in Northampton. Click here for the video.  

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NPC Speaks at City Council Meetings about Northampton Marijuana as Medicine Ordinance

On Monday, November 4th, 2013 NPC Coordinator Marisa Hebble spoke to the City Council’s Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee, about the pending marijuana as medicine ordinance for the City of Northampton: Click here for NPC’s comments to the City Council Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee 11.4.13 On Thursday, November 7th, Marisa spoke to the full City Council […]

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NPC Statement on Medical Marijuana Regulations and Youth

On Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, NPC Coordinator Marisa Hebble spoke at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Listening Session for Medical Marijuana Regulations. Click here to read the statement: Medical Marijuana Listening Session Statement

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The Teen Brain: Under Construction

Did you know the adolescent brain is still developing until around the age of 25?  It’s true.  In fact, the last part of the teen brain to develop is the Prefrontal Cortex – the area that controls reasoning and impulses. Do any of these sound like your teen? difficulty holding back or controlling emotions a […]

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