Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
Minerals used in health and medicine
Oxidation of Fe-bearing minerals gives rocks, soils rusty color.
Diamond and Oxygen
Diamond
Selected Minerals: Food Sources, Functions, and Deficiency and Toxicity Symptoms (continued)