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Cocaine Dependence Learning Center

BIOCHEMICAL/PHYSIOLOGICAL CAUSES. Twin studies have demonstrated that there is a higher rate of cocaine abuse in identical twins as compared to fraternal twins. This indicates that genetic factors contribute to the development of cocaine abuse. Th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Cocaine withdrawal occurs when a heavy cocaine user cuts down or quits taking the drug.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 20, 2009
Peer pressure is the influence of a social group on an individual.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
The influence of the social group on an individual. Peers are the individuals with whom a child or adolescent identifies, who are usually but not always of the same age-group. Peer pressure occurs when the individual experiences implicit or explic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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