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| Gangs that begin to develop in areas that have not had gangs before, and there appears to be a pattern. |
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| a dependence on an illegal drug or a medication. When you're addicted, you may not be able to control your drug use and you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes. Drug addiction can cause an intense craving for the drug. You may want to quit, but most people find they can't do it on their own. |
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| Use drugs to provide additional excitment to regular activities. Mostly alcohol and marijuana. |
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| Gangs found in urban areas that are capable of extremely violent behavior. |
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What are the different ways youth can be initiated into a gang? |
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Bledded in (relatives already in)
Jumped in (fight other members)
Sexual (females)
Russian Roulette
Illegal Acts
Drug Sales
Walk-up or drive-by shootings
Gang assigned murder (Blood-in) |
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