Legally, cocaine is considered a narcotic in the United States. Medically, cocaine is not considered a narcotic. Learn more about the differences and how cocaine came to be classified as a narcotic drug. Medical Narcotic A medical narcotic causes pain relief starting in the brain. How the brain perceives pain can be impacted by opioid Read More…
Memory loss is possible when a person smokes marijuana, particularly when a ‘high’ is experienced. The question of whether memory loss develops over time depends on many factors. Learn more about how cannabis affects the body and whether this can impact a person’s memory over time. Cannabinoid Receptors The main active chemical in marijuana is Read More…
Caffeine is a powerful drug with the addictive properties. Some people are unable to get up in the morning without a cup of coffee, others enjoy drinking other caffeinated beverages and young people particularly enjoy energy drinks with high levels of caffeine. The energy and alertness which kicks in helps people feel motivated to Read More…
