HCA
n.— «Alongside the confused rehabilitation of the herb’s reputation we have “Tackling Crack: the National Crack Plan,” which recognises that “crack dealing…is seen by some young people as an attractive career option,” and has resolved to focus intensely on “High Crack Areas, or HCAs.” Make no mistake, we’re winning this war.» —“The thin white line” by Jamie Douglass Spiked (U.K.) Oct. 7, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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