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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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Page 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.