Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, which is obtained from the opium poppy. It is a “downer” that affects the brain’s pleasure systems andinterferes with the brain’s ability to recognize pain. Thus, it is used as pain reliever or as a recreational drug. Moreover, it has an extremely high potential for dependence.
2 Huge Icebergs Let Loose Off Antarctica’s Coast (WJXT Jacksonville)
February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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SYDNEY — An iceberg about the size of Luxembourg that struck a glacier off Antarctica and dislodged another massive block of ice could lower the levels of oxygen in the world’s oceans, Australian and French scientists said Friday.
Police dog handler’s German Shepherds ‘died in excruciating pain after being locked in baking car for seven hours’ (Daily Mail)
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Pc Mark Johnson was suffering from depression and obsessive compulsive disorder leading to him forgetting his dogs, Jay-Jay and Jet, the court heard.
Sanfords’ Divorce Case Will Be Heard Next Week (FOX Carolina)
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The divorce case of Gov. Mark Sanford and Jenny Sanford will be heard by a Charleston County judge next week.
Lebanon Mayor Says Tax Increase ‘Unavoidable’ (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)
February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello explained in her State of the City address Thursday that a tax increase is unavoidable to keep city government operating.