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In today's newsletter:
What a Scottsdale clinician says about America's rising marijuana addiction rates
Also on today's calendar: Liberty Station American Tavern The Shop Beer Co. to Present Four-Course Beer-Pairing AUG. 26 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 112 and low of 87 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Health experts blame unregulated marijuana for 97% surge in addiction among middle-aged adults (washingtontimes.com) — A Scottsdale-based clinical director at Pinnacle Peak Recovery is among experts warning that rising marijuana availability is fueling a sharp increase in cannabis addiction symptoms among middle-aged adults nationwide. The piece explains new federal survey data, debates how legalization and marketing contribute to the trend, and highlights calls for better education, regulation, and treatment rather than simple prohibition.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
PLEASE SHARE if you have 5-10 minutes, own pups of your own in the Scottsdale Ranch/Stonegate/Via Linda/Shea area This is Brynlee, 10lbs, red Merle, blue eyes She is sweet can be insecure/spooked if your walking and have food, she could approach you by not being… (Nextdoor Stonegate)
PLEASE my life is not complete without this little girl. She is still missing since Saturday Aug 22. I'm worried sick, someone please bring her home to me I won't stop until I know where she is not matter… (Nextdoor Stonegate)
CSM Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate in Scottsdale. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!