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Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system, withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks
Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system, withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks

Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system, withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks

Date5/2/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system; withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks.
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