http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionInfo/AboutAddiction/index.php http://www.i-Addiction.com/rss/AboutAddictionTips.xml About Addiction from i Addiction As a stimulant, it is very easy to become addicted to cocaine. Originally used in the mid-1800's, cocaine increases the activity of certain chemicals in the brain, producing a desirable sense of pleasure and alertness. For this reason and for the fact that it is more readily available on the Thu, 14 May 2009 00:08:51 -0600 http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/1.php http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/1.php Marijuana is not thought of as one of the more addictive drugs. So, why is it so commonly abused? Marijuana contains the chemical THC which is a mood and mind altering drug. THC occurs naturally in marijuana plants, and when taken into the body it causes a 'high' feeling in the brain. Alt Thu, 14 May 2009 00:08:51 -0600 http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/6.php http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/6.php Yes, it is possible and has been known to happen. However, in most cases, a person will not become addicted to a drug the first time they use it. With that said, highly addictive drugs such as heroin and amphetamines can create a craving even after the first use. For this reason, a person w Thu, 14 May 2009 00:08:51 -0600 http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/3.php http://www.i-Addiction.com/AddictionTips/3.php Everything here is © i Addiction, Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.