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Drugs Review  Any use of an illegal drug is considered abuse.  Drinking on weekends only could still be a sign of alcoholism, especially binge drinking.

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1 Drugs Review  Any use of an illegal drug is considered abuse.  Drinking on weekends only could still be a sign of alcoholism, especially binge drinking.  Combining alcohol and other drugs has a greater effect than taking each of the drugs alone.

2 Drugs Review  Alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco are considered gateway drugs to harder drugs.  Some drugs such as PCP, LSD can cause delayed effects - flashbacks and other mental problems,  The most popular stimulant in the world is not cocaine - it is caffeine.

3 Drugs Review  Antiperspirants are drugs, not deodorants. Definition of a drug: something that effects (changes) the body or mind.  Stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin, are used to treat hyperactivity. They can have a calming effect and focusing effect.

4 Drugs Review  Generally, there is no cure for alcoholism. Once an alcoholic always an alcoholic.  The most psychologically addicting drug are nicotine and cocaine. Psychological addiction can be more difficult than physical addiction.  Most Americans do not drink, when you consider children, teens and adults who choose not to drink, older people who don’t drink as well.


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