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Addiction rarely begins with a decision to become dependent. It usually starts with curiosity, stress, social pressure, or simply not knowing the risks. Many substances change the way the brain's reward system works, which makes stopping far harder than starting.
This site exists to share clear, judgement-free information about some of the most common addictive substances — what they are, how they affect the body and mind, and where to turn for support. Knowing what you are dealing with is one of the most effective forms of prevention there is.
Whether you are curious for yourself or worried about someone you care about, understanding comes first. Scroll down to explore each substance.
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Student ID: 35984197 | ICT171 | DigitalOcean · Ubuntu
This project is a cloud-hosted informational website focused on substance addiction, covering commonly used substances such as nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, and methamphetamine. The goal is to provide clear, accessible, and non-judgmental information to help individuals better understand the nature of addiction.
The website is hosted on a Linux Ubuntu server deployed on DigitalOcean. This demonstrates core ICT171 competencies including cloud server deployment, Linux command-line administration, and web hosting configuration.
This project is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license. Anyone may freely share and adapt the content, provided they give appropriate credit and do not use it for commercial purposes.
Sensitive health information should be freely available to anyone who needs it. This license ensures ethical use of the content while keeping it open to all.
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