Doctor Vs Comedian

Today, Asif asks Ali about how one “pitches TV shows and movies”. Ali describes his experiences pitching and the most important advice he has for prospective pitchers – 

‘Know who you’re pitching to’ and ‘Know your own product’. Ali then describes how you write a pitch,  what a ‘logline' is, and how shorter pitches are preferred. Ali then discusses how to present to a room and how to ‘play to your strengths’. He then discusses how you deal with studio ‘notes’, how he deals with ‘fakeness’ in entertainment and what the next steps are if your pitch is successful. Finally, Asif asks Ali about how far some of his projects got after a successful pitch. 

After this, the guys were supposed to talk about erectile dysfunction. But, since they ran long on the first section, they decided to split the episode into two parts… tune in for erectile dysfunction next week! 

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Show notes:

• Character Questionnaire: 50 Things You Need to Know About Your Characters: https://thescriptlab.com/screenwriting/character/creating-characters/23-character-questionnaire/
• 105 Famous Loglines: BRILLIANT Examples for Screenwriters: https://industrialscripts.com/famous-logline-examples/
• Ernest Hemingway and the six-word short story: https://dangerousminds.net/comments/ernest_hemingway_and_the_six-word_short_story
• Nathan Fielder Is Out of His Mind (and Inside Yours): https://www.vulture.com/article/nathan-fielder-rehearsal-profile.html

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At the beginning of the episode, Asif gives a story about how the podcast has been spreading by word of mouth… and sometimes how he is mistaken for a comedian. Then, Asif asks Ali to discuss his 5 reasons to go into comedy (4:31) – then Ali gives his top 5 reasons to NOT go into comedy. Then they flip things around and Ali asks Asif about his reasons to pursue and not pursue a career in Medicine (30:28).

DO go into COMEDY because it is :

• Creative
• Low Stakes
• Interesting schedule 
• Minimal management 
• It can be an avenue into more creative worlds

DON'T go into COMEDY because:

• Minimal management
• Interesting schedule can become “interesting” in quotes
• Eat a lot of crap
• Low stakes
• Comedy owes you nothing

DO go into MEDICINE because:

• You love the study of medicine
• Job security
• Actually making a difference
• Interacting with patients
• Constant learning

DON’T go into MEDICINE because:

• Structural limitations / Dwindling resources
• Work-life balance
• Debt
• Administrative Demands
• Malpractice Lawsuits /Complaints 

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Today Ali and Asif discuss the issue of “stage names” in Hollywood (1:03). They start by discussing how the topic came up on the podcast ‘Smartless’, when Keanu Reeves discussed how he was encouraged to change his name when he was breaking into the acting industry. Then Asif asks Ali if Ali ever thought about change his name. The guys then discuss entertainers going by their middle name (ie William Bradley Pitt) as well as those that have completely made up names (ie the Weeknd, Englebert Humperdink). They then discuss entertainers who change their names – some for selfish reasons and some to avoid racism in Hollywood associated with their birth names. They also discuss performers who did not change their name, despite pressure from Hollywood. Then Ali asks Asif about dyslexia (which Keanu Reeves suffers from) (32:17). Asif discusses the definition of developmental dyslexia as well as how it is more than “reversing letters”. Asif explains how it is really a problem with ‘decoding’ and how it affects up to 7% of the population. He then discusses how it is diagnosed, diseases it is associated with, and what we think causes it. Finally, Asif discusses the treatment for dyslexia. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• Keanu Reeves- Smartless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQvATbfiMY
• I had to change my Arabic name to make it as an actor. Now, I'm reclaiming it: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/i-had-to-change-my-arabic-name-to-make-it-as-an-actor-now-i-m-reclaiming-it-1.6074250  
• Here's Why Adam Wiles Named Himself Calvin Harris: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/news/a45441/calvin-harris-name-why/
• Jamie Foxx Changed His Name From Eric Bishop Just to Get Up at an Open Mic: https://www.vulture.com/2014/12/jamie-foxx-changed-his-name-from-eric-bishop-to-get-up-at-an-open-mic.html
• Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/minorities-who-whiten-job-resumes-get-more-interviews
• Chloe Bennet was right to call out Hollywood racism but wrong to change her name: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/01/chloe-bennet-right-hollywood-racism-wrong-change-name-whitewash
• Celebrities whose names sound fake but are actually real: https://www.simplemost.com/celebrities-who-use-real-names/
• 14 Celebs Who Refused To Shorten, Change, Or Anglicize Their Names For Hollywood: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/celebs-refused-change-names
• Developmental Dyslexia: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673612601986?casa_token=-qrfj3GJwJEAAAAA:-H5LtOGP-cDqz_3Fjx13qFWSi8tKwtZFu3etPUQGXDufBMSPnnDUAjUZRncpxo1O24RVAYV28t8
• Reading disorders and dyslexia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5293161/

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 Today Asif and Ali discuss the hit TV show ’The Bear’, which recently returned for its second season (2:46). Then, since ‘The Bear’ takes place in a restaurant, in the second half, they discuss food poisoning. They start off by discussing the background of the show and how it is based on a real restaurant in Chicago. Asif then asks Ali about how well the show represents real-life restaurant kitchens. The guys then take a brief digression on the history of Italian Beef sandwiches in Chicago. The guys then give their thoughts on the show, including the amazing episode 7. Then the guys discuss food poisoning (30:42). Asif defines the terms and talks about how common it is. He then discusses the major foods that can give you food poisoning as well as the main virus, bacteria and parasites that cause it. They then discuss how some food poisoning can take days or even weeks to develop. Asif then talks about the treatment as well as steps that can be taken to prevent food poisoning. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• A Conversation with the Guy Who Created The Bear: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a40681092/the-bear-creator-christopher-storer-interview/
• The Woman Behind ‘The Bear,’ Summer’s Hottest TV Show: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-woman-behind-the-bear-summers-hottest-tv-show
• 'The Bear's Culinary Producer Says Her Work Was 'Super Healing' After Real-Life Family Trauma: https://people.com/food/the-bears-culinary-producer-says-her-work-was-super-healing-after-real-life-family-trauma/
• How Chicago came to love the Italian beef sandwich: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/16/1111868465/chicago-italian-beef-the-bear
• Food poisoning-caused gastroenteritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154555
• Food Poisoning Symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/symptoms.html

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Today, Ali and Asif review a movie they saw together recently in an actual movie theatre –‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’ (2:52). They start off by discussing where we last left off with the Guardians in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  They then discuss the original hiring of director James Gunn for the franchise several years ago and the controversy regarding his firing and rehiring by Marvel in 2018. They discuss how integral Gunn is to ‘Guardians’ and how the character of Rocket (played by Bradley Cooper) is central to the storyline. They also discuss Gunn’s future as the cinematic mastermind of future Superman movies and the DC Cinematic Universe as a whole. The guys then give their spoiler-free review of the movie and then discuss some plot points – SPOILERS for GOG Vol3 start at 21:48.  Then the guys discuss artificial sweeteners (24:24). Asif starts off by discuss what artificial sweeteners are and the different types. Then Ali ask Asif about the recent WHO statement regarding how artificial sweeteners do not contribute to weight loss. Asif goes over the scientific evidence behind the WHO’s position. He then discusses how artificial sweeteners have not convincingly be linked to cancer.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• James Gunn’s Guardians: How Chris Pratt and His Marvel Castmates Rescued Their Director’s Career: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/guardians-of-the-galaxy-chris-pratt-cast-saved-james-gunn-1235401687/
• The Guardians of the Galaxy press play on their swan song: https://ew.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-preview/
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Hollywood’s New “Zero Tolerance” on Offensive Speech Makes Zero Sense: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/kareem-abdul-jabbar-hollywoods-zero-tolerance-offensive-speech-1129425/
• Low-Calorie Sweeteners: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/artificial-sweeteners/
• Commentary: The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/who-artificial-sweetener-sugar-guideline-research-diabetes-3497906
• WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline: https://www.who.int/news/item/15-05-2023-who-advises-not-to-use-non-sugar-sweeteners-for-weight-control-in-newly-released-guideline
• Health effects of the use of non-sugar sweeteners: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240046429
• Use of non-sugar sweeteners: WHO guideline: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240073616
• Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35324894/

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Today, Ali and Asif discuss the life and career of the late, great Tina Turner (0:40). The discuss Tina’s early life (born Anna Mae Bullock). They discuss how she met Ike Turner, how they formed the Ike and Tina Turner Review, their history of domestic abuse and her eventual split from Ike. They then discuss her uber-successful solo career and the movie “What’s Love Got to Do with It”. They then discuss her health issues, death, legacy and their favourite Tina Turner songs. 

Then, since Tina Turner had many complications from hypertension (high blood pressure), in the second half Asif reviews this disorder with Ali (25:15). He discusses the definition, what constitutes high blood pressure and the presumed causes. He then goes over how common it is, how it is diagnosed and the tests your doctor will do to measure your blood pressure. The guys then discuss the major complications from hypertension and why it is called the “silent killer”. Asif then goes over medications and lifestyle changes that can help with high blood pressure. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Tina Turner Dead at 83 After 'Long Illness': Rep: https://people.com/tina-turner-dead-age-83-long-illness-7502229
• Tina Turner Said She and Her Kids Were 'Scarred in Different Ways' by Ex-Husband Ike's Domestic Abuse
• Tina Turner Talks To Oprah About Keeping Her Spirits Up After a Stroke and Losing Her Son: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a23550728/oprah-tina-turner-november-2018-magazine-interview/
• Tina Turner considered assisted suicide before husband gave her his kidney: https://canoe.com/entertainment/celebrity/tina-turner-considered-assisted-suicide-before-husband-gave-her-his-kidney
• How Tina Turner 'broke the silence' on domestic abuse: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65673196
• High Blood Pressure: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure
• https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/241381-overview
• Hypertension Canada: https://hypertension.ca/
• The DASH Diet to lower high blood pressure: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-eating/dash-diet

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On a special episode, Ali and Asif interview comedian, producer and podcaster Graham Clark (‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’). The guys start off by asking Graham about his early days in comedy (with praise for the legendary Brent Butt) and his love of libraries. They then discuss  how he got into podcasting, how they choose guests and the logo for ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’. Ali then asks Dave about his beard and his beard paintings. They then discuss his one man show ‘Graham Clark reads the Phone Book’, his ‘Comedy Now’ special from several years ago, and the 24 hour comedy marathons he has done for charity. 

Graham then sticks around as the guys discuss food allergies (33:55). Asif reviews the common food allergies and Graham discusses his numerous allergies and how he deals with them. Asif then discuss allergy testing and Graham recounts his extreme reactions to these skin prick tests. Graham discusses how allergies were less emphasized when he was younger which segues into the topic of allergy bullying. Asif starts by starting off by discussing how common allergy bullying is in both the US and Canada. They discuss some lawsuits regarding allergy bullying in the USA as well as the controversy regarding allergy bullying in the kids movie ‘Peter Rabbit’. Graham then concludes by discussing how he avoids allergens in his daily life. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• Graham Clark’s website (with Beard Paintings) http://grahamclark.com/
• Stop Podcasting Yourself: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/stop-podcasting-yourself/
• Graham Clark spins his childhood love of Pee-wee Herman silliness into comedy gold and good deeds: https://www.straight.com/arts/graham-clark-spins-his-childhood-love-of-pee-wee-herman-silliness-into-comedy-gold-and-good
• Vancouver's Graham Clark to Perform 24-Hour Stand-Up Set: https://exclaim.ca/comedy/article/vancouvers_graham_clark_to_perform_24-hour_standup_set
• Allergy bullying: It's real, and it's dangerous: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/allergy-bullying-it-s-real-and-it-s-dangerous-1.4627456
• In Allergy Bullying, Food Can Hurt: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/15/well/family/in-allergy-bullying-food-can-hurt.html
• Allergy bullying: When food is a weapon: https://www.cnn.com/2013/01/05/health/bullying-food-allergies/index.html
• The impact of bullying in Canadian children with confirmed food allergy and its influence on wearing medical identification: https://www.proquest.com/openview/f91a3079949fc4cddd745ee5e6733888/1?pq-origsite=gscho
• Child and Parental Reports of Bullying in a Consecutive Sample of Children With Food Allergy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3529950/
• Three teens charged with knowingly exposing allergic classmate to pineapple. She was hospitalized. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/01/26/3-teens-charged-with-knowingly-exposing-allergic-classmate-to-pineapple-she-was-hospitalized/
• Michigan Student Pleads Guilty in Peanut Butter Face-Smearing Case: https://www.allergicliving.com/2017/09/06/michigan-student-pleads-guilty-in-peanut-butter-face-smearing-case/
• Parents boycott ‘Peter Rabbit’ movie over food allergy scene: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/health/peter-rabbit-movie-parents-boycott-bn/index.html
• Judge Sends Panera Peanut-in-Grilled Cheese Allergy Case to Trial: https://www.allergicliving.com/2018/06/16/judge-sends-panera-peanut-in-grilled-cheese-allergy-case-to-trial/
• University Hospitals doctor prescribing peanut M&Ms to reverse deadly peanut allergies: https://www.cleveland19.com/story/38059151/university-hospitals-doctor-prescribing-peanut-mms-to-reverse-deadly-peanut-allergies/

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Today, Ali and Asif interview award winning screenwriter Ramona Barkert (‘Degrassi’, ‘The Hardy Boys’, ‘Wynona Earp’) about how one gets into screenwriting, the creative process and how “writers rooms” function (0:54). They discuss the term “showrunner” and what the duties of that position entail. Ramona then goes over how one writes a season of television, individual episodes and even individual scenes. Although Ramona is not a member of the Writers Guild of America, she then gives an outsiders view on the recent writers strike in the USA (33:36). They talk about the differences between screenwriting in the US and Canada and what the main issues are in the WGA strike. They then discuss about how some shows are still in production and how projects that continued in production during the last writer’s strike ended up as less than successful (ie ‘Quantum of Solace’). Finally Ramona and the guys discuss the issue of AI in screenwriting.  

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes: 

• Ramona’ s Degrassi Fan page: https://degrassi.fandom.com/wiki/Ramona_Barckert
• Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Here’s why that matters: https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residuals-streaming-ai
• All About the Writers Strike: What Does the WGA Want and Why Are They Fighting So Hard for it? https://www.gq.com/story/writers-strike-2023-wga-explained
• The 2023 Writers Strike Explained: How We Got Here — and What to Expect: https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/writers-strike-2023-explained-1234831299/
• ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 to Continue Filming Amid Writers Strike, All Scripts Were Finished: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-writers-strike-wga-1235601037/
• ‘Stranger Things’ filming halted because of writers’ strike: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/08/entertainment/stranger-things-filming-stopped/index.html
• Daniel Craig Says Writer’s Strike “F@#$%&” ‘Quantum Of Solace’ & He Rewrote Scenes With Marc Forster: https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/daniel-craig-says-writers-strike-fucked-quantum-of-solace-he-rewrote-scenes-with-marc-forster-114248/
• Justine Bateman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustineBateman/status/1657476895972413440

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On today’s episode the guys discuss superstar actor Michael J Fox and  the new documentary on his life, ‘Still’ (0:52). The guys start off with the discussion with the story behind the “J” in Michael's name and his early life in British Colombia. They then discuss when they first encountered him in the NBC sitcom ‘Family Ties’. Asif and Ali then discuss Fox’s breakthrough in ‘Back to the Future’, as well as his other hit films. They then discuss his return to television with ‘Spin City’ and how his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 29 factored into this. They then discuss their thoughts on the new documentary on Fox’s life ‘Still’, directed by Davis Guggenheim. 

Then the guys discuss Parkinson’s disease (27:02). Asif talks about what we know about the cause, the primary symptoms and how it is diagnosed. He then discusses the treatment how the the side effects from Parkinson’s disease medications can cause their own problems. Asif then goes over surgery for Parkinson’s, including deep brain stimulation. He then discuss a major scientific breakthrough in Parksonson’s disease via research funded by the Michael J Fox Foundation. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes:

• Michael J. Fox Looks Back on Hollywood Triumphs, Setbacks and Why ‘Parkinson’s Is the Gift That Keeps on Taking”: https://variety.com/2023/film/features/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-disease-still-documentary-1235607552/
• Making a Michael J. Fox Movie With Michael J. Fox’s Movies: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/movies/michael-j-fox-interview.html
• Billy Vera - At This Moment (HQ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ur063fMhs
• Parkinson Disease: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1831191-overview
• Michael J. Fox, three co-workers at 70s TV show, all got Parkinson's: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/michael-j-fox-three-co-workers-at-70s-tv-show-all-got-parkinson-s-1.339756 
• Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Hearing on Parkinson's Research and Treatment September 28, 1999
• The Testimony of Michael J. Fox: https://media.pluto.psy.uconn.edu/parkinsons/foxhearing.html
• The Michael J Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/
• Breaking News: Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Found: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/breaking-news-parkinsons-disease-biomarker-found?pn_cid=pn-a1b1R00000AlQ16
• A Parkinson’s ‘game changer,’ backed by Michael J. Fox, could lead to new diagnostics and, someday, treatments: https://www.statnews.com/2023/04/12/michael-j-fox-parkinsons-biomarker/
• Assessment of heterogeneity among participants in the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative cohort using α-synuclein seed amplification: a cross-sectional study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00109-6/fulltext

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Today, to start off, the guys clarify an error from a few episodes ago regarding Netflix’s pricing tiers (1:24). Then Ali and Asif review Jon Mulaney’s new special ‘Baby J’ (4:20). Before this they briefly review Jon Mulaney’s career as a standup comedian and as a writer for ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Snack Lunch Bunch’. SPOILERS for the special start at 10:20. Then, since Mulaney’s special is about his recovery from cocaine addiction,  Ali asks Asif about Cocaine toxicity (45:14). Asif first discusses the history of cocaine use and abuse throughout history. He then discusses how cocaine causes its effects on the body as well as the symptoms of cocaine intoxication. 

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. 

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Show Notes:

• John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) | Transcript: https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/comedy/john-mulaney-baby-j-transcript/
• Inside the Making of John Mulaney’s Baby J Netflix Special: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/04/john-mulaney-netflix-special-baby-j
• Cocaine Toxicity: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/813959-overview
• Cocaine on all banknotes tested in study: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30976173.html

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