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Tweakers: that's the name for women who use crank, the illegal drug that gives them energy, makes them thin - and endangers their lives

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Crank or methamphetamine is the drug of choice for thousands of men and women bent on losing weight or improving their sex drive. The drug, which was famous in the 60s as a diet pill and stimulant, results in heart, liver, and kidney damage and a loss of appetite.

Author: Daum, Meghan
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
Physiological aspects, Behavior, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Methamphetamine

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Advice for singles: don't shop for household items in June

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A single woman feels discriminated against when shopping for dishes in June. The feeling is brought about by the marketing of housewares as wedding gifts. She feels that society even dictates what single people should and should not buy.

Author: Daum, Meghan
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Psychological aspects, Analysis, Single women, Single people as consumers, Single consumers

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