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How Can I Help My Drug Phobia?

Question by Courtney: How can I help my drug phobia?
I know that sounds weird, but ever since I was little I could not handle people talking about or reading about harmful drugs (like pot, crack, etc.). Do you remember that drug-free DARE whatever thing you had to… Continue reading

Can Long Term Substance Abuse Cause Mental Diseases or Degeneration?

Question by vtmarroquin: can long term substance abuse cause mental diseases or degeneration?

Best answer:

Answer by Elizabeth B
It really depends on the substance, but in general, yes. Alcohol abuse causes memory and cognition problems. Heroin users run the risk of developing… Continue reading

Why Do Some People Get Addicted to Cocaine, While Others Don’t?

Question by : Why do some people get addicted to cocaine, while others don’t?
In school, we’re learning about drugs in my health class. They said that cocaine can be a very addictive drug, yet sometimes, certain people don’t get addicted, no matter how much they use. Why… Continue reading

What Are the Danger’s of Cocaine Use?

Question by erhitfm: what are the danger’s of cocaine use?
hey im doing a project for health class. we have to do a project on the risk’s of drugs and i chose cocaine. i know:
it’s addictive
can hurt your nose

i need to know some more things health wise… Continue reading