Example, studies outside of the U.S. study of ecstasy say that it is harmless and the damage being done is the DEA’s demonization of it and the relegation of it to the black market where it is being cut and made dangerous by other forms of drugs added to it. When it was manufactured legally and distributed by a pharmaceutical firm in Dallas it was making people happy, love each other and enjoy music…and the major side effect?..it was killing the cocaine and alcohol economies.

I made a huge mistake in my life and smoked crack cocaine on Sunday night.I smoked 4 rocks and was finished at 9PM. How long will it take to be out of my system? I am going to be getting a urine test that gives instant result. Is there anything i can do to have it out of my system more quickly…other than drink a lot of water. I appreciate the help….and to anyone considering ever trying it…its not worth it.

Does anyone have any experience with using electroconvulsive treatment (shock therapy) for addiction?
Does anyone have any experience or information about Electroconvulsive Therapy (shock treatment) being used for addiction?
I’m not looking for other treatment suggestions, please just answer my question.

I recently found out that my very best friend of 12 yrs. has been using crack cocaine. She took a home pregnancy test and I was wondering if her drug use has an effect on the test results.
Thanks.

My boyfriend is constantly checking doors and windows — he has OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). On top of that, he also frequently experiences anxiety and insomnia. Once in a while, he even thinks somebody is trying to break in to his apartment. I’ve also noticed that he frequently claims to feel sick — like with flu and sinus problems.  When he does sleep, he sleeps forever. He’s from a wealthy family so he’s not hurting for money and doesn’t have to worry about missing work.

He uses anti-depressants and Ritalin to help him concentrate and to help him wake up. I was with some of his friends last year and found out he used cocaine once in a while with them, but of course he hid that from me. He did confess to me about it and claims to have never used it again.

I’m suspicious that he’s still using it, though, because of this weird behavior. I think he has all the signs of a cocaine user (I’ve been reading a lot about it on the web), but when I question him about it, he claims it’s his OCD. I’m confused about it all.  What should I do?