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Jason Flom is the president of Lava records and former CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and the Capital Music Group. Mr. Flom is also on the board of directors of the Drug Policy Alliance and Families Against Mandatory Minimums.

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Can the Music Industry Help Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Posted August 24, 2011 | 10:01:00 (EST)

After decades in the music industry, I've seen just about everything there is to see. I've seen talented people become superstars in a matter of weeks, and the joys and thrills of sudden fame.

But great talent often comes with great struggle, and the intensely private pain of not knowing...

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VA Docs Prohibited From Recommending Medical Marijuana to Returning Vets

Posted May 24, 2010 | 17:35:35 (EST)

The U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) recently adopted a policy prohibiting VA physicians from recommending medical marijuana to their patients, even if marijuana is the safest and most effective medicine to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other service-related conditions.

No doubt the policy stems, in part, from...

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Heroes Are Human Beings Too

Posted February 7, 2009 | 11:45:35 (EST)

By Jason Flom and Anthony Papa

Thousands of stories across the country have captured the plight of Michael Phelps and his recent bong incident. Phelps has apologized for his youthful indiscretion. It seems that his apology was accepted by most Americans including the corporate sponsors that gave Phelps lucrative contracts...

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New Year, New Administration, More Clemency

Posted January 14, 2009 | 12:16:15 (EST)

John Forte left federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey on December 22, 2008, just in time to make it home for the holidays and the New Year. The gift of his freedom came in the form of a commutation from President George W. Bush. Forte, a first-time, nonviolent offender...

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