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Cocaine Anonymous-Faith, Hope and Courage

Welcome. I understand some of us have or had a cocaine problem or addiction and are unable or need to stay stopped. I also understand how hard it is to get to a meeting, especially your first one. My...

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Squizzy Taylor and Other Notorious Australian Gangsters of the 1920s

In the 1920s, American-style gangsters, the most notorious being 'Squizzy' Taylor, controlled crime in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Sydney, offering every kind of service, from gambling and prostitution to sly-grog and blackmail - even murder.

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What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?

A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.

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I Love Blow :: The World's Latest Energy Drink Web Site

Following the footsteps of the controversial Cocaine energy drink, Blow is the latest energy drink to stir up controversy (through its packaging and I Love Blow web site).

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How To Spot & Prevent Drug Abuse In Pregnant Women - LSD & PCP

LSD(Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)Street Names: Acid, Blotters, Cubes, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Microdots, Sugar.What It Does: LSD is a hallucinogen, a drug that not only affects the central nervous...

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The costs of drug rehab. How to pay for drug rehab.

Here is some information about the costs of treatment, how to arrange insurance coverage, and some subsidized or public options. There a number of drug and alcohol treatment options, but for people...

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How To Spot & Prevent Drug Abuse In Pregnant Women - Amphetamines & Barbiturates

AMPHETAMINES(including methamphetamines, dextroamphetamines and similar products such as Preludin)Street Names: Bennies, Black Beauties, Copilots, Crystal Meth, Dexies, Lid Poppers, Meth, Pep Pills, Speed,...

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What is sober living housing...a safe place to stay after rehab.

For people with serious drug or alcohol addiction histories, a period of sober living housing after the completion of drug treatment can be a great way to transition back in to the community, and to...

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Psychoactive Drugs: Physical Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Psychoactive drugs can be classed into three main categories: stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens. The effects and withdrawal symptoms of popular drugs from each category can be found below.

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How To Spot & Prevent Drug Abuse In Pregnant Women - Cocaine & Heroin

COCAINEStreet Names: Blow, The Big C, Coke, Flake, Nose Candy, Paradise, Rock, Snow, Snuff, Toot, White, Crack.What It Does: Cocaine, a white, crystalline powder, produces a rapid, but short-lived high. It...

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