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Does Marijuana Have Carcinogens in It?

Question by : Does marijuana have carcinogens in it?
I saw the following on National Institute on Drug Abuse on the National Health Institute nih.gov site:

Numerous studies have shown marijuana smoke to contain carcinogens and to be an irritant to the lungs. In fact, marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke.

Is this true? Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Peter R
actually, it does. i think the carcinogens in it makes the smell

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What Are the Short-Term Effects of Being Addicted to the Drug Cocaine?

Question by Ashley: What are the short-term effects of being addicted to the drug cocaine?
I’m writing an article about Nicole Richie. I know that she was addicted to cocaine for four years, I think, and I want to expand on that topic. I want to write about the negative effects of abusing cocaine. It will be a sort of wake up call to those who are abusing cocaine and to those who are thinking about abusing cocaine. Through this article, I want other people to realize that Nicole’s life became better when she stopped using cocaine. She became healthier and happier. Please help. Thanks.

Where Can I Find the Creed for the Department of Health and Human Services?

Question by tommmytee: Where can I find the creed for the Department of Health and Human Services?
I want to know what that department claims is their reason for existance.

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Answer by Easy B Me II
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES MORE THAN 300 PROGRAMS, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Some highlights include:

What Are Good Websites About Drug Addiction?

Question by rockon56932: what are good websites about drug addiction?
i’m trying to write a research paper on drug addiction and i can’t find anything. if you could find articles or anything dealing with the subject it would help

Best answer:

Answer by clueless
Here are some facts that may surprise or sadden you about drug abuse. As with most issues about addiction, there is much that is unexpected; the costs or much higher than expected and the causes are very sad.

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With a Limited Amount of Funding, Which Drug Abuse System Would You Consider the Best?

Question by rhodalumpkin: With a limited amount of funding, which drug abuse system would you consider the best?
Several ways to address drug abuse are treatment, enforcement, interdiction, and prevention. With a limited amount of funding, which of these four ways would you emphasize?

Best answer:

Answer by SPLATT
The cheapest is shooting the drug dealers, without trial.

Have their families pay for the bullet, just as China does.

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Talk on Substance Abuse Prevention – Wellness Works President, Vincent Roman, speaks at the West Hartford Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention meeting.

Why Do a Lot of Psychologists Send People to AA Even if They Are Atheists?

Question by Vernon: Why do a lot of psychologists send people to AA even if they are atheists?

Best answer:

Answer by Ray
AA is for alcoholics
Athiests have no religous beliefs.

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