The flea lives on the body of its host and feeds on its blood. why is it in the best interest of the flea not to kill its host?

If the flea were to kill the host, it wouls have to do extra work to find another food source because it just eliminated the food source or host it had previously found. To clarify, it is not in its best interest to kill the host because it wants/needs to continue to use it as a food source instesd of having to find another one.

Not true , they can fall or something

T.j. is struggling with whether or not it is worth trying to quit his prescription drug abuse. he used to be dedicated to his family and friends, but he worries that his abuse has driven away everyone who cares about him so there is no point in quitting. what long-term benefits can you use to try to motivate him to make the effort to quit? (3 points) improved healthy cholesterol levels leading to decreased chance of heart disease improved relationship stability and better ability to handle stress or depression increased stress levels and better chances of making and keeping friends increased blood glucose levels and less chance of developing type 2 diabetes