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Signs of an Alcoholic

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  Knowing When to Seek Help for an Alcoholic Husband Many signs can let you know when it’s time to seek professional help for your alcoholic husband . Mostly it is how he looks, how they behave, and the consequences that are there. Some of the signs that should indicate to you that he needs professional help include,

Black Tar Heroin

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Black tar heroin is a free base form of heroin that is sticky like tar or hard like coal. Its dark color is the result of crude processing methods that leave behind impurities. Despite its name, black tar heroin can also be dark orange or dark brown in appearance. Black tar heroin is a specific type of heroin that is typically less refined and not as pure as normal heroin and therefore cheaper. It is illegal in the United States and sold on the street as chiva, Mexican tar, Mexican mud, black pearl, and more. True to its name, black tar heroin appears sticky and dark in color, unlike other  types of heroin  that tend to come in the form of a lighter powder. Black tar heroin is typically produced in Mexico before being distributed into the United States. 1  Most users will dissolve black tar heroin before injecting it.

Crack Cocaine Overdose

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Crack cocaine, commonly known simply as crack, and also known as rock, is a free base form of cocaine that can be smoked. Crack offers a short, intense high to smokers. The Manual of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment calls it the most addictive form of cocaine. A crack addict is known as a "crackhead" Depending on the severity of crack cocaine overdose , an individual may experience one to all of the following symptoms: Agitation:  When someone consumes a significant amount of crack cocaine, it is common for them to experience a state of agitation. Holding a conversation with someone in this state can be difficult. Agitation symptoms, such as nervousness and anxiety, may become magnified if they have overdosed. Black phlegm:  People commonly abuse crack cocaine by smoking it. When someone chronically smokes crack, it can weaken their immune system and lessen their body’s ability to resist lung infections. Smoking crack can result in bleeding within the lungs which causes s