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John Stossel: Myth No. 1: Heroin and cocaine have a permanent effect. Truth: There is no evidence of that.

People once said heroin was nearly impossible to quit, but during the Vietnam War, thousands of soldiers became addicted, and when they returned home, 85 percent quit within one year.

People have free will. Most who use drugs eventually wise up and stop.

And most people who use drugs habitually live perfectly responsible lives, as Jacob Sullum pointed out in "Saying Yes".

John Stossel -- Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know is Wrong.