Zoe is a psychologist who studies addiction. Zoe is asked to create a presentation for high school and university students that will inform them about the dangers of using drugs and hopefully deter them from doing so. Zoe places particular emphasis on opioids, due to the current opioid epidemic. However, she will also make sure that she covers marijuana and alcohol in sufficient detail.
-Some of the students are shocked to learn that some abused drugs are prescribed by doctors in medical settings.Zoe gives them the example of cocaine that can also be used as a(n)___________.

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Cocaine is a local anesthetic and is sometimes used in medical settings for this purpose. However, it is highly addictive and has no legitimate medical uses outside of anesthesia.

Zoe Is a Psychologist Who Studies Addiction