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Why Doesn T Crack Cocaine Be More Addictive?

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There is no doubt that crack cocaine is more addictive and harmful than powdered cocaine. Crack cocaine is absorbed quicker in the body therefore increasing the risk of overdose. Crack cocaine has also found to be more addictive in certain studies. After reviewing Hakeem's case, I believe that his sentence was fair. I do believe that his sentence is extremely long for a first offender however he will be able to lower his sentence with good behavior in prision. If we lower the sentences for selling crack cocaine, that does not help our society in any shape or form. It teaches men and women that selling cocaine isn't a big deal. More people may turn to drug dealing such harmful narcotics as a easy way to make money which is not right. Looking

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