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Re:I Had My Electronics Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Pr... by bigbugbag on Monday January 23, 2017 @04:56AM (#13461063)
> crack cocaine is more psychologically addicting than powder cocaine, and is thus more likely to result in chronic and heavy use

What the heck is this nonsense ? crack is more addictive because it takes a shorter route to the brain. the shorter the route the more addictive it is. And that's on the premises that a substance can be addictive and not a matter of lifestyle and lack of a fulfilling life. (See rat park and Bruce Alexander).

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Re:I Had My Electronics Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Pr... by Chris2048 on Monday January 23, 2017 @07:57AM (#13461850)
Are you not agreeing with this statement?

Also, I covered that association may also be a factor. The point is, crack is seen as having a greater effect of harm, so it's not clear harsher sentences are intended to harm black communities.

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