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Krokodil in America: What You Need to Know About the New Drug

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The use of krokodil is known to cause horrific effects on the body, including turning the skin to a green and scaly complexion (hence its street name), gangrene, and eventually death within two to three years. For those that mange to survive, brain …
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Alarm Bells over E-Cigarettes

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BU Today: CDC director Tom Frieden says the findings of increased teen use are “deeply troubling,” deeming e-cigarettes a gateway drug to a lifelong addiction to nicotine and regular cigarettes. Do you disagree? Siegel: Well, first, it's important to …
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Krokodil, Flesh-Eating Drug, Makes First US Appearance; Causes Gangrenous …

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Bursted blood vessels, scaly green skin, and gangrene are just some of the horrifying effects of one of the newest drugs to hit the American drug trade. Krokodil, named for its ability to make users look like they've been bitten by crocs or are turning …
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