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Featured Article:  How Crack Cocaine Works

Crack cocaine, like many other illegal drugs, leads to addiction, death, increased crime rates and imprisonment. But crack is also in a class of its own: This drug targets the inner city almost exclusively and carries with it addiction rates unmatched by most other drugs of its kind. See more »

The Ultimate Caffeine Quiz

The Ultimate Caffeine Quiz

It wakes you up, gets you going, and may even cure your headache. But how much do you really know about caffeine?

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Top 5 Surprising Drug Videos

Top 5 Surprising Drug Videos

These five surprising drug videos take you through controversial information and studies on drug use. Learn about drugs with these surprising drug videos.

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What are the best over-the-counter remedies for a hangover?

What are the best over-the-counter remedies for a hangover?

If you imbibed a little too much and still have to go to work the next morning, what solutions does your local drugstore offer?

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Why does caffeine keep you awake?

Why does caffeine keep you awake?

Caffeine effects include an increase in your heart rate and an increased level of alertness. Learn more about some of the different caffeine effects.

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Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

Unfortunately, the odds are stacked against you. Cigarette makers have found more than one way to make your brain scream for another cig. And another. And another.

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How Secondhand Smoke Works

How Secondhand Smoke Works

The hazards of secondhand smoke have been known for some time, but what we didn’t understand was the true extent of the danger. Learn about the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

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