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jafol:Can't you hold a discussion without insults. |
xevove2061:The Oyinbo that said there was Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, or the one that said Nigeria will collapse in 2015 or the one that lied about Libya or the one that went back and forth about Hunter Biden/Ukraine and Russia trilogy. Please which Oyinbo? Don't believe everything in the Media, even the Western media. Interest is key |
jafol:Don't let us get emotional about it, so I will ask how do the Igbos treat you as a person and as a group of people. How does having an Igbo person as a Governor hurt you as a person and as a group of people? |
ycat:Can you do away with this blanket abuse of a whole race because you differ from their political thoughts. Secondly, you have not stated why he will not be able to contest and win a Gubernatorial election in Igbo land, since he is half Igbo. Lastly, I will ask again. How does having an Igbo person as a Governor in Osun or elsewhere outside of the South-east benefits an average Igbo person. |
plaindealer:The norm used to be, just get to the seat and buy over the legislature. It was easy under OBJ because he loved to display power in its raw form, but after him it is difficult for a Governor to buy over all members of the state legislature. If the two parties play cool not woke, there will be balance of power with adequate checks and balances, the state will move forward. |
FreeStuffsNG:Osun's politics is knotty somehow. People told me that the civil servants loved Oyinlola but the general populace didn't and I thought ummh who are the general populace? Are civil servants not part of the general populace? |
jafol:I don't know the reason for your proclivity for causing confusion. It's a well known fact that, The Governor's late mother was Igbo, but does that make him an Igbo man? If yes, can he contest and win in his late mother's state. We should be talking about unifying things and not this divisive stance. By Jupiter's margin and or Mustard size probability, If an Igbo born person becomes a Governor in the state of Osun, how will that add to your life. A bragging right that you can take to Fidelity bank or an emotive aura that will put robust three course meals to your table? |
What are the street names of Meth in Nigeria. You can also tell us about your experience(s) with Meth, Name and address of Rehab centres in your neighbourhood. |
For popular icons who died due to addiction, check this link. https://www.drugs.com/celebrity_deaths.html |
So how does Amphetamine work? Amphetamines Amphetamines are drugs used to combat fatigue. Like cocaine, amphetamines increase the concentration of dopamine in the synaptic gap, but by a different mechanism. Amphetamines are similar in structure to dopamine, and so can enter the terminal button of the presynaptic neuron via its dopamine transporters as well as by diffusing through the neural membrane directly. As the animation to the right shows, once inside the presynaptic neuron, amphetamines force the dopamine molecules out of their storage vesicles and expel them into the synaptic gap by making the dopamine transporters work in reverse. Amphetamines also seem to act by several other mechanisms. For example, they seem to reduce the reuptake of dopamine and, in high concentrations, to inhibit monoamine oxydase A (MAO-A). Amphetamines may also excite dopaminergic neurons via glutamate neurons. Amphetamines would thus remove an inhibiting effect due to metabotropic glutamate receptors. By thus releasing this natural brake, amphetamines would make the dopaminergic neuron more readily excitable. https://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/Amphetamine Basically, it increases volume and availability of dopamine in the brain. Lay terms mine. |
Amphetamines can harm the body in many ways, and lead to: Appetite decrease and weight loss Heart problems such as fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and heart attack High body temperature and skin flushing Memory loss, problems thinking clearly, and stroke Mood and emotional problems such as aggressive or violent behavior, depression, and suicide Ongoing hallucinations and inability to tell what is real Restlessness and tremors Skin sores Sleep problems Tooth decay (meth mouth) Death People who use these drugs, especially methamphetamine, have a high chance of getting HIV and hepatitis B and C. This can be through sharing used needles with someone who has an infection. Or, it can be through having unsafe sex because drug use can lead to risky behaviors. Amphetamines can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Also, street drugs are not safe during breastfeeding. Addiction happens when you use amphetamines to get high or improve performance. Addiction means your body and mind are dependent on the drug. You are not able to control your use of it and you need it to get through daily life. Addiction can lead to tolerance. Tolerance means you need more and more of the drug to get the same high feeling. And if you try to stop using, your mind and body may have reactions. These are called withdrawal symptoms, and may include: Strong craving for the drug Having mood swings that range from feeling depressed to agitated to anxious Feeling tired all day Not able to concentrate Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations) Physical reactions may include headaches, aches and pains, increased appetite, not sleeping well |
1) Amphetamine and Methamphetamine On the street, it's called, “glass,” “meth,” “shards,” ice,” or “Tina,” among those who make, distribute, and use this highly addictive drug. But among the general public and in the news, it’s called “crystal meth," a reference to the fact that it resembles shards of glass crystals. There are different kinds of street amphetamines. Common ones and some of their slang terms are: Amphetamine: goey, louee, speed, uppers, whiz Dextroamphetamine (ADHD medicine used illegally): dexies, kiddie-speed, pep pills, uppers; black beauty (when combined with amphetamine) Methamphetamine (crystal solid form): base, crystal, d-meth, fast, glass, ice, meth, speed, whiz, pure, wax Methamphetamine (liquid form): leopard's blood, liquid red, ox blood, red speed This relatively common drug has remained popular among recreational drug users because it works quickly and produces an intense euphoric sensation. Since it’s easily made in home labs, there’s a steady and easily accessible stream of the product for those who become addicted. Crystal meth can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. It’s often used at parties because it increases wakefulness and allows you to stay alert for longer than normal. |
Hi Nairalanders, let's discuss drug addictions, it's effect, addiction support and rehabilitation. First and foremost, I believe NAFDAC and NDLEA are not doing enough in curbing drug epidemic in Nigeria. Take it or leave it, illicit drug usage is all over Nigeria, not just one section or region. Also I believe, big conglomerates, big religious centres can help in building standard rehabilitation centres around the country as a form of corporate social responsibility. Lastly, I believe the government has misplaced priority in going after users, couriers and mid level dealers leaving out the heavyweights. Back to the thread, we will focus on these 11 illicit drugs; 1) Amphetamine 2) Barbiturates 3) Benzodiazepines 4) Cocaine 5) Cannabis 6) Methadone 7) Methaqualone Opiates. 9) Phencyclidine. 10) Propoxyphene 11) Shrooms |
Also nope. Keith Jarrett (German-Slovenian American Jazz musician) Melissa Gorga (Italian-American television personality) Dolores Catania (Italian-Irish American television personality) Neal Shusterman (Ashkenazi Jewish American author) South Asian girl Man of indigenous Agta people of Philippines Sri Lankan woman Phoebe Snow (Ashkenazi Jewish American roots singer) Edgar J. Hoover (Anglo-American, first director of FBI) Arlene Gottfried (Ashkenazi Jewish American photographer) Boy of indigenous Tagbanua people of Philippines Man of indigenous Agta people of Philippines
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What about these Africans?
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Or so you thought, when actually that wasn’t the case. Sofi Tsedaka (Samaritan Israeli singer) Ahed Tamimi (Palestinian activist) Alona Tal (Ashkenazi-Sephardi Jewish Israeli actress) Princess Lalla Shalma of Morocco Hana El-Zahed (Egyptian actress) A Palestinian boy John Abizaid (Lebanese-American general) Protesters in Tunisia Indigenous Ainu man of Hokkaido, Japan Bar Refaeli (Ashkenazi-Sephardi Jewish Israeli model) Nadia Lotdi (Egyptian actress) Nancy Ajram (Lebanese pop singer) |
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This is why I believe that race is more of a social construct than something that genuinely exists. Ethnicity/region doesn’t really dictate a person’s skin color or the way they look. All people of different ethnicities, regardless of the regions they come from, tend to look diverse, which dispels the notion of certain features/traits being found in specific regions of the world. The definitions of who belongs to a specific race differs from culture to culture and has evolved over time. For example… These are definitely European people.
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Fun fact, none of the people on this picture is ‘black' They're Malaysian, Same skintones and darker are very common in south east Asia and Oceania Most of the people on this picture, were they walking around in the us , would be assumed to be black, but because they're ‘asians' they're not But if any of them would have an african great great great grand parent ( still looking exactly the same ) they would suddenly be considered black
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Elon Musk and Charlize Theron, who are so-called white people, but have more right to call themselves African than every black person not born in Africa. The most misunderstood thing about black people, more than any stereotype you can think of with regards to black people, is that “black” label. What, exactly, makes a person “black” is not clearly defined and not understood. Anywhere you go, the criteria seem to change according to some unwritten and unknown rules. In the USA, if you have any African descent, or if your skin colour is of some unstated shade of brown or black, you’re black; in the United Kingdom, you’re a British citizen, but if you appear to be of African descent and are of some unstipulated shade of brown or black, you may be subjected to racism; other parts of the world judge you based on different criteria. And, of course, you can be the darkest shade of black, and still get rejected by a black community, because they don’t consider you to be black (or, because you’re too black, as Nyakim Gatwech knows all too well…but that’s a different story about how black people are racist to black people). Once you understand this, you understand that the next most misunderstood thing about black people is that they have any shared cultural trait. There is simply no label that you can arbitrarily slap on to black people that fits even the majority of them (except, maybe, African descent. But seeing that almost all of modern man are descended from Africans…). That’s one reason why racism is stupid. |
. I have never seen any part of Africa unlike
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how the hell do I compare to her? One can safely call her ashen black. Me? My skin colour is brown. Speaking of me, as my surname suggests, I’m partially of Spanish descent, with my maternal side of the family coming from Venezuela (and they weren’t black, in case you’re wondering)
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And if Nyakim Gatwech is considered black, then
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This is a gorgeous pic…of an Indian woman. But, again, why is she considered Indian but not black?
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The man and woman on the left of the composite picture, they’re as dark as me. Yet, they aren’t considered to be African, of African descent, or black. Why?
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Jennifer Lopez, one of the most famous Latin Americans of recent times. Popular singer and actress. Now, quite a few Latinos and Latinas have African ancestry, so the question becomes…are they black? (This is the same question for Mariah Carey above, except her African ancestry is far more recent.)
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Mariah Carey, a diva, a famous singer and songwriter. Is she white or black?
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Before she started calling herself black, she would have passed easily as a tanned white woman in almost every predominantly black city, town or country in the world. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-most-misunderstood-thing-about-black-people/answer/Shabba-De-Leon.
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Emekaterry:Excuse me |
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Opiates. 