Cocaine is a stimulant drug and is made from the leaves of the coca bush. It is most commonly snorted.
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Ecstasy and the effects on the body
The effects of ecstasy may start to be felt within 20 minutes to one hour after a pill has been taken, and may last for 6 hours.
Cocaine: tolerance and dependence
After prolonged use, cocaine is highly addictive and with regular use, larger amounts of cocaine are needed to get the same effect.
Every snort of coke could lead to stroke
People who take cocaine are 6 times more likely to have a stroke in the 24 hours after snorting cocaine.
Heroin: what are the effects?
The immediate effects of heroin may last 3 to 5 hours. Find out what the long-term effects are and the effects of coming down.
Heroin: tolerance and dependence
Prolonged use of heroin is highly addictive. Using heroin regularly can result in dependence and tolerance to it.
The short and long term effects of smoking, explained
An exhaustive breakdown of exactly how smoking effects your body – from the short-term symptoms to long-term complications
Quit smoking: 10 tips
Read these 10 quick tips to help you quit smoking, including nicotine patches, motivation and other information on giving up smoking.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Drinking alcohol while pregnant or breast feeding can harm your baby. Find out about the features of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and how to prevent it.
Alcohol: what is it?
Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the activity of the central nervous system.
