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EQ: Why is heroin becoming more prevalent?. BR: Why do you think heroin is becoming more prevalent, especially in Chicago ?. Nationwide, heroin seizures have more than doubled since 2008 2008: 2,060 2009: 2,558 2010: 3,287 2011: 3,926 2012: 4,537 (Unit = kilograms)
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BR: Why do you think heroin is becoming more prevalent, especially in Chicago?
Nationwide, heroin seizures have more than doubled since 2008 • 2008: 2,060 • 2009: 2,558 • 2010: 3,287 • 2011: 3,926 • 2012: 4,537 • (Unit = kilograms) • Source: U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy
Heroin’s U.S. retail price per gram • 1980: $1,900 • 1990: $1,100 • 2000: $500 • 2012: $400
WBEZ Reading • Model • Think aloud with partner • At bottom of reading write 3 causes and 2 effects for the increase in Heroin use