“While white addicts receive treatment, drug counseling, and a lenient criminal justice system, there are Black people still behind bars because of mandatory minimums, three-strikes laws, and disparate drug sentencing.”
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How long does cocaine withdrawal last?
Cocaine withdrawal can last for up to a week, or two. But psychological cravings can persist. A timeline for cocaine withdrawal here.
Top DEA Agent Accused Of Laundering Over $7 Million In Drug Money
The former DEA agent allegedly kept $7 million of money laundered from drug sales in a business account. A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent who oversaw a high-profile undercover operation has been linked to a $7 million money-laundering scheme involving Colombian drug cartels. Five current and former law enforcement officials told the AP that Jose Irizarry—who left… Continue reading Top DEA Agent Accused Of Laundering Over $7 Million In Drug Money
Program Gives Colombian Farmers An Alternative to Cocaine Crops
A former government official has spent seven years helping the farmers of the coastal town of Chocó – where he grew up – transition their efforts from cocaine to cacao. A new feature on NPR profiles Joel Palacios, a former member of Colombia’s Ministry of the Interior who is working with farmers in his country… Continue reading Program Gives Colombian Farmers An Alternative to Cocaine Crops
Cocaine Cut With Deworming Drug May Cause Brain Damage
In 2017, close to 90% of seized cocaine bricks were cut with the deworming drug. A pet dewormer commonly used to cut cocaine may cause brain damage, according to a team of Swiss researchers. Known as levamisole, the anti-parasite drug can lead to changes in the brain’s structure and also hurt cognitive performance, the University… Continue reading Cocaine Cut With Deworming Drug May Cause Brain Damage
Mac Miller’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed
The 28-year-old rapper passed away in early August. A coroner has confirmed Mac Miller’s cause of death. The 26-year-old rapper and music producer (born Malcolm McCormick) died at home in Studio City, California on Sept. 7. Given his history of substance use, early reports pointed to drugs. On Monday (Nov. 7), the Los Angeles County… Continue reading Mac Miller’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed
Fentanyl In Cocaine Could Be Unintended
One harm reduction expert thinks cross-contamination may be to blame for cocaine “laced” with fentanyl. More often, fentanyl is being found in cocaine, increasing the risk of opioid overdose and leaving officials scrambling to figure out why the drugs are being mixed, and if dealers actually intend to combine them. “It’s something we have to… Continue reading Fentanyl In Cocaine Could Be Unintended
Child Brings Crack Home From Daycare, Thinking It Was A Tooth
The child was brought to the hospital after telling her mother she had put the “teeth” in her mouth. A four-year-old in New York was taken to the hospital after inadvertently bringing cocaine home from daycare, telling her mom that she thought it was a tooth. Sabrina Straker’s daughter Serenity said that another child at… Continue reading Child Brings Crack Home From Daycare, Thinking It Was A Tooth
Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Researchers examined the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies to determine why they are so addictive for some. Science has turned in a humdinger: studies indicate that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable to those induced by cocaine. Research giving laboratory rats rewards of sugars and sweets shows that these goodies… Continue reading Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Researchers used animals to model the effects of exercise on addictive behaviors for a new study. According to researchers, the possibility of a cocaine relapse can be reduced with exercise. The discovery comes thanks to research at the University of Buffalo led by Panyotis Thanos. “Cocaine addiction is often characterized by cycles of recovery and… Continue reading Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
