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Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.