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…and the feeling of maturity. Teens who smoke are three times more likely than nonsmokers to use alcohol, eight times more likely to use marijuana, and 22 times more likely to use cocaine.(2) Nicotine is a very addictive drug; many people become hooked just after…

…the smoke. In Biblical Palestine and ancient Egypt, ointments and perfumes were inhaled freely to enhance religious worship. People in the Mediterranean, 2,500 years ago, and hundreds of years ago in Africa, marijuana leaves and flowers were thrown into fires…

…to wear your seat belt, forbidden to smoke marijuana in your own home, and being forced to leave your home, are each laws that make no sense at all. These situations are harmless to society, and therefore should not exist. Smoking marijuana can only cause…

…of drugs use stems back to the simple fact that people feel independent when breaking the law. For example, marijuana use has been very popular in the United States for many years, and most young adults feel that smoking marijuana gives them a certain amount…

…social problems- disease, poverty, child abuse and neglect, and corruption- often have a common element; that is drug abuse. The use of illegal drugs such as cocaine, crack, heroin and marijuana cause extensive harm to the body and brain. Yet, even after…

…cannabis rather than tobacco in the belief that it is 'safer' for them," says Mark Britton, MD, chairman of the British Lung Foundation. The report surveys all current medical and scientific research into the direct effects of smoking marijuana -- both…

…. Drugs can cause many serious medical disorders and physical deterioration. They can infect the system leading to sores, jaundice, blood poisoning and even AIDS disease. Addiction begins when an individual makes a conscious choice to use drugs. The broad…

…Marijuana is a leading problem amongst teens. Most kids can get the drug in their neighborhoods, friend's houses, even at school. Miraculously the school staff members, parents, police, and other authorities seem to be either blind, or helpless. In which…

…of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine may affect your moods. · Thyroid disorders. A blood test for thyroid function can determine whether you have a thyroid disorder, such as an underactive thyroid. Your doctor may also ask about your use of medications. Certain…

…issue within the society. Major sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and medical issues related to same-sex activities have first been present in homosexuals, since a survey from the Journal of American Medical Association has proved that HIV/AIDS, hepatitis…