The British Crime Survey for 2008-09 shows almost one million people use cocaine in the UK.
The fearful figure is the largest in the past 12 years and seems to have been influenced by a drop in the price of the narcotic and an ease of supply.
Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The survey further assesses an increase in the use of the drug ketamine in the same age group.
Also, approximately 125,000 young people used the horse tranquilliser last year.
Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Close to one in five children aged 11 to 15 admitted they drank alcohol in the week before the survey was conducted and the average consumption was estimated at 12.7 units a week, equivalent to six pints of beer, or 13 glasses of wine.
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'Chilling' Music And Cocaine - It's The Same High Both Times!
A new study has revealed that listening to 'chilling' music can lead to the activation of the same reward centres in the brain as drugs such as cocaine.
A new study has revealed that listening to 'chilling' music can lead to the activation of the same reward centres in the brain as drugs such as cocaine.
He added: "Too many young people are now drinking at or above safe adult levels, yet their bodies are less able to cope with the harm alcohol can cause," he said.
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