Are prescription drugs as dangerous as other drugs?
Yes, there are opioid painkillers that can cause the same health problems when used wrongly
Is caffeine addictive?
Yes, but caffeine isn't as dangerously addictive as other drugs. It is harder to become dependent on and doesn't usually result in such serious health problems.
How many chemicals can be found in marijuana?
There are over 400 chemicals in marijuana, and there isn't a filter like tobacco cigarettes to keep out some of the more harmful ones
Can you die from caffeine overdose?
Yes, the average cup of coffee has about 340 mg of caffeine, and about 5-10 grams is a lethal amount for adults
how many people die from prescription drug overdoses
Between 1999 and 2016, more than 200,000 people died from prescription drug overdoses
What are some effects of caffeine?
How many people die of cocaine overdoses every year?
Over 10,000 people died from cocaine-related overdoses in 2016
How many people die from alcohol addiction each year?
More than 80,000 people in the U.S. die each year from alcohol each year
What are some effects of cocaine?
Lung damage, headaches, heart disease, liver disease