Cocaine linked to deadly heart events after Bias death
Boston reports scientists warn cocaine can trigger fatal cardiac failure even at low doses. Doctors note Len Bias death underscores risk, with experts citing arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and adrenaline surge as possible mechanisms. The piece discusses variability in individual sensitivity and the unknowns of cocaine's cardiac effects.
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Driesell mourns Bias death as first time cocaine use
Maryland coach Lefty Driesell said Len Bias died from a single first time cocaine experience sparked by someone urging him to try it. He urged a national war on drugs while leaders like Jesse Jackson and Red Auerbach pushed for mandatory random drug testing for athletes.
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High speed chase ends with arrest on I-70 near Frederick
Norman Edward Amis, 35, of Scaggsville, faces charges including driving while intoxicated and fleeing after a pursuit by state police on I-70 near Quinn Road. Speeds exceeded 100 mph before a crash near East Frederick Elementary School and his capture by Trooper Scott Yinger and Corporal Timothy Higler. Susas C. Nica.
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Washington bans non-prescription capsules in state action
Washington state moved to ban sale of most over-the-counter capsules for 99 days as federal authorities hunted cyanide contamination in bottles and packages. The Pharmacy Board voted 6-0 in Spokane to halt unsealed two piece hard gelatin capsules usable without prescription, with shipments returned or destroyed.
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Spokane
Auburn
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Washington, D.C
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