The chemical cocaine hydrochloride is commonly known as crack. There are users who chemically process cocaine in order to eradicate the hydrochloride. This process is called “freebasing” and makes the drug more potent. “Crack” is a solid form of freebased cocaine. It is named “crack” because it snaps and cracks when heated and smoked. Since crack is a ready form of freebased cocaine, the user does not have to buy the equipment associated with freebasing. Crack is normally in vials and sold in small quantities, usually 300-500mg or enough for two to three inhalations.
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For most, sex addiction and love addiction seems impossible. But there is such a phenomenon. It is not just merely crazily stalking a person you especially like. It is an illness, probably a mental illness that entails compulsivity when it comes to sexual activities and having various partners, and being fond of casual sex and self gratification. Sex and love addiction is a progressive illness which cannot be cured but which, like many illnesses, can be arrested. It may take several forms—which includes, but not limited to a compulsive need for sex, intensive dependency on one or many people, or a chronic preoccupation with romance, intrigue, or fantasy, an obsessive compulsive pattern, either sexual or emotional, or both, exists in which relationships or sexual activities have become increasingly destructive to career, family and sense of self-respect. Sex addiction and love addiction, if left unchecked, always gets worse.
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Spirituality is defined as a belief in a supreme being higher than any other beings and that this being has the power to operate the universe. It is an awareness of the purpose and meaning of life and the development of personal, absolute values. Typically, when we say spirituality, religion is associated. But, although spirituality is connected with religious life, many think that personal spirituality can be developed outside of religion. Acts of compassion and selflessness, altruism, and the experience of inner peace are all characteristics of spirituality.
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The opium poppy produces the drug morphine. From the drug morphine, a highly addicted drug is obtained. This drug is called heroin. It is a depressant that affects the brain’s pleasure systems andobstructs the brain’s ability to recognize pain. Thus, it is used as pain killer or as a recreational drug. Moreover, it has an extremely high potential for dependence.
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Public Health Alert about Cocaine or Crack Use
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National Addiction Hotline | National Addiction Team | 
May 2, 2010 6:00 am | 
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