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Anesthesia is the drug class that includes local, general, and nerve blocks.

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What ORGAN blocks entrance of many drugs because of a barrier similar to the blood brain barrier?

The placenta acts as a barrier to many drugs due to its structure and functions similar to the blood-brain barrier. It is designed to protect the developing fetus from harmful substances while allowing essential nutrients to pass through. This barrier prevents many drugs from crossing into the fetus's bloodstream during pregnancy.


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Penalty Group 1 in Texas includes cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) among others. These drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse and are classified as controlled substances under Texas law.

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