Find Facts About DrugsIntroduction Using drugs is dangerous to adolescent health because drugs affect how the brain works. The brain is the command center for the whole body and drug effects can cause serious problems. For example, taking cocaine can stop breathing or cause fatal heart attacks. On the Web site below, you will find information on the effects of drugs on the brain and facts about specific drugsLink to explore: The Science Behind Drugs: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/index.aspDirections
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