How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain? – How Drugs Work, Cocaine, Preview – BBC Three

Published August 13, 2013

How Does Cocaine Affect The Brain? – How Drugs Work, Cocaine, Preview – BBC Three – More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xwspg This CGI animated sequence demonstrates how cocaine effects the user’s brain.

How behavioural addiction can ruin your life

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When we think of addictions, most of us think of cigarettes, alcohol and drugs yet, as Kayiira points out, behavioural (non-substance addictions), are rife in the country. Behavioural addiction, according to online encyclopaedia Wikipedia.com, is …
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ALCOHOL AND DRUGS: Effects And Impact On Families

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No society remains immune to the devastating problem of substance abuse. Substance abuse poses various problems impacting not just the individual user, but also his or her family and community. The adverse impact of drug use on families is tremendous.
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Report: Most Young Marijuana Smokers Know Drug Risks

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As reported by ScienceDaily (7/29), in their news article, Young Cannabis-Smokers Aware of the Health Risks, that in a survey of 12,000 young men, it was found that they are aware of the harmful effects of drug abuse but continue to smoke marijuana and …
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