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2 years ago

Common, wear-and-tear arthritis, in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage, is known as

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Irina18 [472]2 years ago

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Osteoarthritis is the repeated use of a joint which gradually wears down

the articular cartilage.

<h3>What is a Cartilage?</h3>

These are soft connective tissues which are found between bones which

helps to ensure flexibility and reduce friction.

In most old people, these cartilages being to wear out thereby increasing

the friction between the bone joints. This leads to osteoarthritis which is

characterized by joint pain.

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What are the 2 GENERAL CATEGORIES of illegal psychoactive drugs that exist?

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(5) Narcotic Analgesics

Narcotic analgesics relieve pain, induce euphoria, and create mood changes in the user. Examples of narcotic analgesics include opium, codeine, heroin, demerol, darvon, morphine, methadone, Vicodin, and oxycontin.

(6) Inhalants

Inhalants include a wide variety of breathable substances that produce mind-altering results and effects. Examples of inhalants include Toluene, plastic cement, paint, gasoline, paint thinners, hair sprays, and various anesthetic gases.

(7) Cannabis

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Pain is an unnatural process that serves no purpose except to make people suffer.

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