Though its use is dangerous cocaine is not a narcotic.
The individual who has become physically as well as psychologically dependent on heroin will experience heroin addiction withdrawal with an abrupt discontinuation of use or even a decrease in their daily amount of heroin taken.
The occurrence of prescription drug abuse in older Americans aged 50 and older is a significant problem, making up 3.5 percent of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2008, up from 0.7 percent in 1992.
Youth who attend all night raves are known to take many Ecstasy pills so that they can dance for hours.