Show 64 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday April 28 2003 Crack’s effects extensive By Kathy Mitchell & Marcy Sugar Creators Syndicate Inc ' ' DEAR ANNIE: I am writing to see if you can give me some information on the term use of smoking crack cocaine My husband has been doing this for thie last IS years and it has interfered with his ability to hold down a job He sleeps until noon and every time he leaves the house I wonder if he is going to overdose It has reached the point where I wish he were dead Our two sons tell me that I should have left him years ago and they are right I am so embarrassed and ashamed of him that it’s hard ( for me to go to the grocery store because I know he owes money to the owners I don't want to be sera in public because I’m sure to run into someone he’s ripped off for money to support his drug habit At first I thought I could change him or help him but I’ve come to realize that it’s not up to me I am finally planning to divorce him and for the first time I don’t feel guilty about my decision Even though I care about him I am no longer in love Please give me some information on the effects of this drug If my letter is long-terand someone reading this is going printed the same thing I hope it will convince through them to get out before they live a life of regret — The Wife of a Drug Addict in Wisconsin DEAR WIFE: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse long-tereffects of cocaine addiction include irritability mood dis- - FOR BETTER OR WORSE ' HfeMftZWMC V Vtf WEteE 6POW3riS Vote Mom CM MMewrer Seaioti ‘X OtNff HBEriDS? 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I’ve t read that the autoclave is protection against AIDS yet some dentists in my commu- GRIZZWELLS the-bes- b DEAR READER: The mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of severe extremely rare genetically related diseases caused by specific inhnited defects primarily deficiencies in enzymes needed for metabolism The disorders are characterized by bone abnormalities mental retardation clouding of the eyes’ corneas liverspleen enlargement and nity use dry hick DEAR READER: An autoclave is a pressure cooker that steam-sterilizThree are other efficient methods sterilize to equally medicaldental equipment using chemicals gasordry heaL All these methods if used correctly get the job done — and all kill viruses including the human immunodeficiency virus the cause of AIDS es mWTOEMCE BETWKH A BOWELE95HAW A nidabsless CU'CKEK? 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