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Marijuana addiction and its side effects

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Marijuana is one of the most dangerous drugs in the whole world, if you got addicted to it. Moreover, it is acquired from the cannabis plant that is typically dried out, ground up and eventually be ready to be smoked. However, it is legal in some states in some countries and illegal in others as well as it can be also used as a medical component in order to relieve pain. Marijuana Addiction Marijuana is one of the most difficult drugs to quit. Therefore, it is not just because it is more addictive than other drugs, but because addicts are more reluctant to let go of it. Furthermore, They also see it as the ultimate vice and cannot stop getting it on a regular basis. Therefore, if you want to recover from addiction, you must stop immediately using marijuana.  However, if you continue to use marijuana, it means that you don't want to change your life, and you don't want to learn new ways to relax, escape and reward yourself, which means that nothing will chang

Nicotine addiction symptoms, Causes, and risk factors

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Nicotine is mainly an addiction to tobacco products that is caused by the drug nicotine. Moreover, the dependence of this drug means that the addict stop using it under any circumstances. Nicotine has physical and mentally mind-blowing effects in your brain that are temporarily pleasing. Therefore, these effects make you want to use tobacco and cause dependence. However, stopping smoking can cause withdrawal symptoms, including irritability and anxiety.  Nicotine Addiction Symptoms  Many people can lead to undoubtedly tobacco dependence, which can make the addict quickly enter the withdrawal stage of this addiction of the drug. Therefore, some signs might lead to some severe long-term issues to the addict's physical and psychological health.  Thus these symptoms might include: You can't stop smoking. You experience withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop. You keep smoking despite health problems. You give up social or recreational activities in ord

Alcohol addiction facts about it

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Alcohol is considered a depressant, which slows down vital functions. Moreover, it can result in slurred speech, unsteady movement as well as disturbed perceptions. Is Alcohol a drug? Alcohol is undoubtedly a drug as it affects your mental functions and reduces the person’s ability to think rationally. However, it is classified as a depressant, moreover, the amount of alcohol one consumes determines the effect that he/she gets. Most people drink alcoholic drinks for its stimulant effects such as beer or wine. Therefore, they only think about alcohol as a drink to loosen up for a little bit. Although, they do not know the real effects of drinking too much. On the other hand, if a person consumes more than his body can handle, it will undoubtedly backfire on him on a later stage. Moreover, they will experience the depressant effect out of drinking alcohol excessively. They might feel like they have gone stupid or even feel some similar feelings to stupidity for instance

Drug abuse and addiction effects on health

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Drug and illegal substances may vary on their effects on the human body as well as his/her mental health. Moreover, some of these drugs have health consequences that might be long-lasting or stay for life. How dangerous is drug abuse? Some people might think that everyone that abuse drugs will eventually die, which is not applicable in real life and it depends on the person's health and his kind of addiction. Moreover, the truth is drug abuse can be fatal if not treated and can ultimately lead to death, but if treated well you can still be saved.  Therefore, there are some effects that might affect someone's health in various ways if he/she abuses drug. These effects might include: Weakened immune system Heart conditions ranging from abnormal heart rates to heart attacks Nausea and abdominal pain Increased strain on the liver, which increases the risk of liver damage Seizures, mental confusion and brain damage Problems with memory and decision-ma

The Long-term side effects of Cocaine

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Cocaine is a fierce addictive stimulant that is made from the leaves of the coca planet found in south America. However, it can be used in various medical purposes as well such as local anesthesia for some surgeries. How dangerous is cocaine? The drug looks like a white crystal street drug; however, some dealers often mix it with other substances in order to increase the profit. Moreover, some opioids if added, may be risky, but the addicts do not know that, they only sniff it for the pleasure the experience brings to them. Therefore, overdosing might be dangerous as it can cause sudden deaths. Furthermore, some people gave the drug other nicknames that are popular among the dealers and users. Some of these names include: Rock Snow Crack Coke How is Cocaine used? the drug is mostly used by sniffing through the users' nose or simply rub it into their gums. Moreover, some users might inject it in their bloodstream after dissolving the powder. Some