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The facts about crack cocaine
Toronto :: Canada | 6 days ago
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Crack is short for crack cocaine and is widely considered the most addictive form of cocaine. It from in which the powder is converted, or cooked, into rocks that can be smoked. The name crack is derived from the crackling sound the rocks make when
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Brazil state launches crack rehabilitation program
São Paulo :: Brazil | 14 days ago
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Brazil's most populous and wealthiest state expanded its attack on crack cocaine abuse on Thursday by unveiling a program that will provide about $650 a month in subsidies for the rehabilitation of addicts at private treatment centers. In announcing
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MEC calls for nyaope to be classified
Johannesburg :: South Africa | 3 months ago
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The non-classification of nyaope as an illegal drug is undermining efforts to fight the war against crime, Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza said on Wednesday. "Addicts often become involved in crime and prostitution in order to
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Warnings over 'contaminated crack cocaine' as two users die
London :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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Warnings have been issued after two sudden deaths that may be linked to contaminated crack cocaine. Police in Barnet, north London, said there have been two separate cases where men who took the drug died suddenly. A 26-year-old man died shortly
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VIDEO: Brazil considers compulsory rehab
São Paulo :: Brazil | 4 months ago
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Brazil considers compulsory drug rehabilitation law 19 January 2013 Last updated at 02:51 ET Brazilian authorities are considering a law which would make treatment compulsory for crack cocaine users in Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the 2014 football World
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Why only some people become addicted to drugs: Scans of cocaine users reveal the shape of your brain could be to blame
London :: United Kingdom | 4 months ago
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18 January 2013 People who take cocaine over many years without becoming addicted have their brains to thank, a study has found. Researchers found recreational drug users who do not develop a dependence have an abnormally large frontal lobe, the
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Brazil ex-president slams drugs bill
Brasília :: Brazil | 5 months ago
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A bill calling for tougher sentences for drug possession and mandatory internment of addicts in Brazil has drawn fire from ex-president Fernando Henrique Cardoso, a strong advocate of drug decriminalisation. "Treating drug use as a police case is
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39 arrested in police crime crackdown
Kigali :: Rwanda | 5 months ago
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The cordon and search was conducted in Runda Sector in Kamuhanda trading centre where three of those arrested are charged with drug related crimes. Over 1120 rolls of cannabis were also recovered in one house of a woman identified as Sarah
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Drug users could escape ANY criminal penalties: MPs consider legalising heroin and crack as they plan Portugal visit to see soft-touch regime in action
Guildford :: United Kingdom | 5 months ago
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Robinc , Guildford, United Kingdom, 10/12/2012 17:16 Click to rate Rating (0) First offence 1 year jail...Drug users are not suitable individuals to be members of society. Barry, Island, United Kingdom--------------------------------- Yeah... I'
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SJC: Police don't need warrent to view cellphone call list after arrest
Dorchester :: United Kingdom | 6 months ago
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Ellement, Globe Staff The state's highest court ruled today that police in Massachusetts do not necessarily need a search warrant to look at the call list of a person's cellphone when searching personal property following an arrest. But in two
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