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SYSK Selects: How Crack Works

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Crack Cocaine: Chemistry, Culture, and Consequences

This chapter investigates the chemical properties and consumption methods of crack cocaine, along with its profound social and health impacts. It also critiques the historical sentencing disparities between crack and powdered cocaine, illustrating the cultural and racial biases entrenched in the legal system.

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