Cocaine, Marijuana and Other Drugs

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Many drugs affect the central nervous system and how it works. The risks associated with use of these drugs include loss of motor control,impaired judgment, lack of quality control in preparing illegal drugs, possibility of added substances (such as talc, poisons, herbicides or other particles).

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