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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.