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What is Kesha's addiction?

Kesha has been open about struggling with an eating disorder and mental health issues. She entered a rehab facility in 2014 to address these challenges.


What causes addidtion to smoking and drugs?

Nicotine causes addiction to smoking


Does smoking lower your IQ?

There is evidence to suggest that smoking during adolescence can have negative effects on cognitive development, which can potentially impact IQ. However, the direct impact of smoking on IQ is complex and can be influenced by various factors such as the amount and duration of smoking, genetic predispositions, and other environmental factors.


Can smoking lead to other drugs?

Yes, smoking has been linked to an increased likelihood of using other drugs. Nicotine, which is found in cigarettes, can act as a gateway drug by changing the brain's chemistry and making it more susceptible to addiction. Additionally, the social environments where smoking occurs may also expose individuals to other drugs.


Which research method provides the best way of assessing whether cigarette smoking boosts mental alertness?

A randomized controlled trial with a control group that does not smoke cigarettes would provide the best way to assess if cigarette smoking boosts mental alertness. This method would help establish a cause-and-effect relationship between smoking and mental alertness by controlling for other variables that could influence the results. Additionally, cognitive tests before and after smoking could be used to measure mental alertness objectively.