Alex was slowly becoming addicted‚ a common alcoholic. Perhaps‚ if he and other users understood the outcome of their drug abuse‚ they would think twice before taking that next hit. About 16 million people in the United States abuse narcotics‚ stimulants‚ and other types of legal and illegal paraphernalia. Depending on the type and dose of the drug being used‚ this abuse can have harmful and serious affects on the user’s brain. A drug is defined as an abused chemical that is expected
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Drugs?” When did gambling become legal? Chapter 3 What are narcotics? What are stimulants? What are stimulants used to treat? What are hallucinogens? What is ecstasy? Describe the effects of ecstasy What is the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis? What are the costs to getting high? Essays Describe the effects of cocaine on the brain and how it may effect emotion and memory. Please explain the negative health effects of Cannabis‚ Alcohol‚ and Cocaine. Chapter 4 Are meth rates higher
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matter (as in steroids for performance enhancement in sports)‚ it is also called substance abuse. Therefore‚ mood-altering and psychoactive substances are not the only types of drugs abused. Using illicit drugs – narcotics‚ stimulants‚ depressants (sedatives)‚ hallucinogens‚ cannabis‚ even glues and paints‚ are also considered to be classified as drug/substance abuse.[8] Substance abuse often includes problems with impulse control and impulsive behaviour. Depending on the actual compound‚ drug
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author states‚ “In 1962 a white house conference on narcotics and drug abuse was convened in recognition of the fact that drug traffic and abuse were growing and critical national concerns” (Katzenback‚ p.211). People were moving around large portions of drugs without concern for the law enforcement (Katzenback‚ p.211). Opiate drugs started to become very popular in the bigger cities (Kaztenback‚ p.211). Katzenback states‚ “New stimulants‚ depressants‚ and hallucinogenic
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first aid and drug abuse and dependence. Reference from A.D.A.M. ALTERNATIVE NAMES Heroin abuse; Substance abuse; Marijuana abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Cocaine abuse; Hallucinogen abuse; PCP abuse; LSD abuse MARIJUANA About 2 in 5 Americans have used marijuana (also called "grass‚" "pot‚" "reefer‚" "joint‚" "hashish‚" "cannabis‚" "weed‚"
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A narrow definition of the term addiction refers to habitual psychological and physiological dependence on a substance beyond one ’s voluntary control. Terms such as "workaholic‚" "sex addict‚" and "computer junkie" arose to describe behaviors that have features in common with alcoholism and other substance addictions. Substance addiction is a multi-pronged system in which lifestyle has a role but the biology of a person ’s body is a major factor. These substances‚ which are called psychoactive drugs
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PHILIPPINES: MASSIVE DRUG ABUSE Submitted by: Howard Elton Navarro John Kenneth Maimot Submitted to: Prof. Desserie Maynes March 13‚ 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Grateful acknowledgements are due to the following resources for lending their books and ideas for this research paper. And also the authors for letting the researchers used the following articles and selection of their books for this subject matter. Kaban ng Hiyas Library of Mandaluyong City for the books Google as research engine
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Findings: Generalities to the study Introduction of the study: There are many illegal drugs that are being abused by our society today. Drugs such as marijuana‚ meth‚ and the abuse of prescription medications are on the rise. It is important for everyone to raise their level of awareness in order to reduce the risk of drug abuse or to help someone they care for who is already suffering from drug abuse or addiction
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can be divided into four major categories. The categories are depressants‚ hallucinogens‚ stimulants‚ and narcotics. Depressants are used to relieve anxiety or make a person sleep when used properly. Most commonly used depressants today are Xanax‚ Valium‚ Klonopin‚ and Ativan‚ in most cases they are used illegally. Hallucinogens alter a person’s consciousness‚ examples of hallucinogens are‚ PCP‚ LSD‚ Ecstasy‚ and Marijuana. Stimulants increase activity in the brain and give the user a heightened
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PSY215: DRUGS AND DEPENDENCY ESSAY ONE WHY DO PEOPLE USE DRUGS? LACHLAN SLOAN 30790798 Throughout history‚ people have used different kinds of drugs to alter the way they feel or experience consciousness. Ritualistic use of drugs has been commonly practiced by various cultures such as the mushroom induced trance state utilised by Native American Indians to commune with the Great Spirit. Pacific Islanders drink Kava as a means of connecting with the supernatural‚ healing illness
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