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Bing, Jackie's hard-core addict friend, doesn't work and lives in the same slum neighboorhood. His mother, Yee, is a dealer, and doesn't hesitate taking a hit while clutching her 14-month-old baby -- she doesn't give discounts or freebies, not even to Bing. "When I smoke, it makes everything seem a little better. I mean, look at this place, how can I stop?" reasons Bing.

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