Peddling Poison
A cruel mix of heroin and any number of other substances, like rat poison and even ARVs, it’s designed to get people hooked. It’s use is often accompanied by aggression and violence.
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Peddling Poison
by sashawalessmith, Health-e News
February 2, 2011
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