eric and frankie by eric patino

What drugs are commonly abused

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 16:33:45 UTC

Cocaine, marijuana, cigarettes, alchohol

The costs of substance abuse to society are.

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 16:44:44 UTC

Where can i learn more about the science of drug addiction.

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 16:49:58 UTC

What is drug addiction?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 16:54:02 UTC

"Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so. Through scientific advances, we know more about how drugs work in the brain than ever, and we also know that drug addiction can be successfully treated to help people stop abusing drugs and lead productive lives."

Is addiction a disease?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 16:59:09 UTC

it kills your liver and lungs if you smoke or drink.

Do drugs work in the brain

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 17:03:22 UTC

"Most drugs that are abused directly or indirectly target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with dopa-mine, a chemical in our bodies. Dopa-mine is a neurotransmitter present in regions of the brain that regulate movement, emotion, cognition, motivation, and feelings of pleasure."

Why do people become addicted while others do not?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-18 17:11:39 UTC

people that don't get addicted have a better chance of living. If the person that is addicted doesn't have a better chances of living in society.

what are withdrawal and detoxification (detox)?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-19 16:24:55 UTC

how do i know if someone is addicted to drugs

frankienelson07 — 2015-03-19 16:26:05 UTC

They would use it in everyday life. They would buy it from the same person every time they need to drink or smoke.

What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-19 16:36:29 UTC

If you keep taking drugs your brain will start to get addicted to it. Using cocaine can cause the nerve cells to release abnormally.

Other than addiction,what are some other health consequences of abusing drug

frankienelson07 — 2015-03-19 16:37:10 UTC

If a pregnant woman abuses drugs does it affect the fetus

frankienelson07 — 2015-03-19 16:44:19 UTC

When is the best time to get someone treatment?

ericpatino260 — 2015-03-19 16:45:55 UTC

The best time to get someone treatment is when the person hits rock bottom.

Are there effective treatment for addiction

frankienelson07 — 2015-03-19 16:52:50 UTC

Where can i find information about drug treatment programs