Brazil's Most Populous State Launches Crack Rehabilitation Program
Brazil's most populous state launches crack rehabilitation program
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Demand for crack has boomed in recent years and open-air “cracolandias,” or “cracklands,” are found in the urban centers of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, with hundreds of users gathering to smoke the drug. A recent study by the Federal University of …
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Kris Kross rapper remembered at Atlanta funeral
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The 34-year-old Kelly, who had the 1992 hit "Jump" with Smith, was found dead May 1 of a suspected drug overdose. His mother and uncle told authorities Kelly had a history of drug abuse and experienced similar episodes in the past, according to a …
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Daryl Washington under investigation for domestic incident
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Linebacker Daryl Washington, already facing a suspension for violation of the substance-abuse policy, reportedly is under investigation for possible criminal charges. According to ArizonaSports.com, a woman told police on Wednesday that she was the …
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NFL suspends Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon 4 games for substance abuse …
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Justin Blackmon's latest violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy will cost him money — maybe lots of it. The league suspended Blackmon on Tuesday for the first four games of the 2013 season for his second violation in less …
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