NEWS OF THE WEIRD

A parental pamphlet on coping with marijuana use by kids, written by a Utah
criminology professor and recommended by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, identifies
as a warning sign of dope use ``excessive preoccupation with social issues,
race relations, environmental issues, etc.'' (Also mentioned, according to
an October Washington Post report, were more traditional telltale signs
such as staying out all night, needing more money, and showing interest
``in Ras Tafari religion.'')

Checked-by: derek rea