Designer Drugs Research Paper

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There are several drugs that come to mind when we discuss street drugs or designer drugs. These are the ones that are often discussed when clients talk about their experiences with new drugs such as, Primos: Marijuana and crack, Fire: crack and methamphetamines, and Bars: heroin and Xanax. Are these drug combinations a problem? yes, what can we do about them? educate the clients in recovery on how dangerous this type of abuse can be. Is it the type of problem clients come into treatment for? I can't say yes. This can become a very expensive habit. For example in "1989 A single “hit” or injection of heroin or cocaine (usually around 0.1 g) sells for $10 to $20. Because most heroin and cocaine addicts use 0.5 g to 1 g per day, the sale of such

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