Why Do People Take Drugs?

Why Do People Take Drugs? – People take drugs to relieve themselves from unwanted conditions. Bobby Wiggins, Drug Prevention Specialist, covers the basic reasons why people do drugs. This is the third of a series of 10 Narconon drug education videos based on the booklet “10 Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs.” No One Knows What Causes People to Take Drugs. True or False? False. Pain, boredom and stress are some of the reasons why people take up drugs.

Panel examines link between chronic pain, prescription drug abuse

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Rummler's addiction to pain pills started out innocent enough. Reeling from a 1996 back injury that caused shock-like sensations up and down his spine, Rummler was prescribed narcotic painkillers in 2005. He told his parents "it was like a miracle …
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Legal marijuana: Mistake in the making?

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But some experts — including the National Institute on Drug Abuse – say it's uncertain if marijuana causes permanent effects, although short-term effects are clearly documented. Another aspect: States' rights. The Justice Department says it may step …
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The highs and lows of using marijuana

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that marijuana causes an increase in heart rate, which could put users at risk for a heart attack or stroke. Marijuana smoke also contains carcinogens similar to cigarette smoke. A 2011 study published in the …
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