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From: piety@hplabs.UUCP (Bob Piety)
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Subject: Re: A Coca Cola "thought experiment"
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Date: Mon, 2-Apr-84 12:29:37 EST
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To emphasize the difference between *PHYSICALLY* and *PSYCHOLOGICALLY*
addiction, marijuana, cocaine and some other mood-altering drugs are
psychologically addictive.  That is, they do not induce chemical changes in
the body.

Physically addictive drugs include alcohol, caffeine, opium derivatives,
barbiturates, and maybe some stimulants.  Barbiturate withdrawal can be so
severe that it causes death.  Yes, the *WITHDRAWAL* can cause death, not to
mention usage of these drugs.

Bob