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Lawsuit Keeps Veteran Housing Project Alive

Lawsuit keeps veteran housing project alive
Wilson, who served in the Navy from 1966 to 1972, suffered a heart attack in 2005 and has been off cocaine 20 years, but said he still struggles with alcohol. He has been prescribed 20 different medications for pain and depression. He said he… Continue reading

Why Is Crack Cocaine So Addicting?

Question by Emily: Why is crack cocaine so addicting?
Why is crack cocaine so addicting?

Best answer:

Answer by Rob G
It has to do with dopamine.
According to this article I am quoting, it works like this.

Cocaine is a highly addictive substance. People who take it… Continue reading

World Drug Addiction Statistics?

Question by Max: World Drug Addiction Statistics?
I was extremely curious if anyone has a chart or something saying what percentage of the population are drug/alcohol addicts split up country to country. It seems like the rate is very high in the United States meaning that just being… Continue reading

COCAINE Questions?

Question by Elena: COCAINE questions?
please give me some information about the following;

Population(s) most at risk/age/race/sex that use cocaine?
Effect on unborn child when mom uses cocaine?
And cocaines cost to society?

thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by wcanoodle
here are some links where you might find statistics on… Continue reading

Please Help! Am I Overdosing on Cocaine?

Question by lafemi: Please help! Am I overdosing on cocaine?
I’ve been doing quite a bit of cocaine the last 3.5 months, but the last 6 weeks I’ve increased my intake. I have been doing about one gram of cocaine a day. I am female, only 91 lbs, and smoke… Continue reading

Northland Cocaine Offload

Northland cocaine offload — Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Northland offload 3500 pounds of cocaine at Base Miami Beach, Fla., March 16, 2012. The Northland crew seized the co…


Doctors Charged in Drug Scheme at Clinic Controlled by Traffickers
“The world of prescription drug trafficking is looking more… Continue reading

Crack Abuse?

Question by lilmissvixon: Crack Abuse?
I have a friend who is addicted to crack cocaine and i was wonder if anyone knows if its possible to quit using on your own i’ve researched treatment facilities in the area but out of curiosity can you quit use on your… Continue reading

The “War on Drugs” Is an Unmitigated Failure!!! [TheFilmArchives Mirror, Plus Intro]

The “War On Drugs” Is An Unmitigated Failure!!! [TheFilmArchives Mirror, Plus Intro] — Please watch the original video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIKqXkmsYJk Original Description: The War on Drugs is a campaign of prohibition and fore…


Hoffman Took Out 00 Before Death, Sources Say
Law enforcement officials told NBC News on Monday that… Continue reading

ICT Applauds House Study of Prescription Drug Abuse

ICT Applauds House Study of Prescription Drug Abuse
On January 31, Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Straus directed the House Committee on Public Health to study the prevalence of non-medical health impacts resulting from prescription drug abuse and recommending strategies to curb emerging …
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Sturgis Elementary School Holds D.A.R.E. Ceremony

Sturgis Elementary School holds D.A.R.E. ceremony
If I am in one of these situations that I learned about when I'm older, I will look back at D.A.R.E. and use the D.A.R.E. decision making model to help make the best decision possible. D.A.R.E. Essay. By Josie Kaufman. What would you do… Continue reading