the plant for beneficial purposes but most are against having the drug in our society because they see it as a nuisance to society. The Drug Marijuana‚ also known as cannabis‚ weed‚ and ganja refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug. The most common form of cannabis used as a drug is the dried herbal form. The typical form of marijuana consists of flowers the leaves and the stalks of the mature female plants. The residue form of the drug
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I.INTRODUCTION The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities
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Introduction Drug use and abuse is as old as mankind itself. Human beings have always had a desire to eat or drink substances that make them feel relaxed‚ stimulated‚ or euphoric. Wine was used at least from the time of the early Egyptians; narcotics from 4000 B.C.; and medicinal use of marijuana has been dated to 2737 B.C. in China. But it was not until the nineteenth century that the active substances in drugs were extracted. There was a time in history when some of these newly discovered substances
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that change our mood‚ thoughts‚ behavior‚ and consciousness. It affects the central nervous system‚ which alters the brains functions. From mild to more severe drugs have different categories they are placed under. These include: stimulants‚ depressants‚ and hallucinogens. Psychoactive drugs‚ also known as psychotropic drugs‚ have been used since the prehistoric times. Over 8‚000 years ago chewing Coca leaves was popular‚ and psychoactive drugs were mainly based from plants. They are chemicals that
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most likely to have ever used drugs? People between the ages of 26 and 32 Findings by the Community Epidemiology Workgroup reveal that the types of drugs used in different cities vary. Which drugs seem to be more prevalent in western cities? Stimulants Which of the following is usually not considered to be an effect of the illegal drug crisis? Increased productivity According to the text‚ what factorshave been major contributors to the demise of the two-parent household? Unemployment and
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that they literally need it. Types of drugs 11 types: • alcohol • amphetamines • caffeine • cannabis • cocaine • hallucinogens • inhalant • nicotine • opiates • phencyclidine (PCP) • sedatives • hypnotics • anxiolytics (anti-anxiety effect) 12 if you include steroids: • testosterone • other muscle enhancing substances Alcohol • Alcohol is a psychoactive substance‚ meaning it is a depressant to the central nervous system. • Lowers inhibitions‚ impairs judgment‚ and it is highly addictive
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Table of Contents Title Page i Approval Sheet ii Table of Contents iii Acknowledgement iv Dedication v Part I Introduction 1 A. Statements of the Study 3 B. Scope of the study 4 C. Significance of the study 5 D. Definition of terms 6 Part III Main Discussion Drug Addiction 45 Drug Problems in the Philippines 46 Drug Withdrawal 52 Drug Rehabilitation 53 Role of affect dysregulation in Addiction
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between ages 18 and 25. b. between ages 25 and 35. c. a lower age for those who go to college than those who do not. d. only for those in lower socioeconomic groups. 3. Alcohol and codeine are examples of: a. hallucinogens b. stimulants c. depressants d. narcotics 4. Jealousy: a. is always damaging to relationships. b. is a sign of mature relationships. c. can lead to loss of feelings of affection and feelings of insecurity and rejection. d. all of these. 5. POSSLQ:
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mitigation‚ treatment‚ or prevention of a disease or relief of discomfort. Also called legal drug or medicine. A legal or medicinal drug (such as amphetamines)‚ however‚ can be harmful and addictive if misused. 2. Habit forming stimulant or narcotic substance (such asalcohol‚ cannabis‚ nicotine‚ or a derivative of cocoa or poppy) which produces a state of arousal‚ contentment‚ or euphoria. Continued or excessive use (called drug abuse orsubstance abuse) of such substances causes addiction ordependence.
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can’t give increased strength or enhance one’s memory. Drugs: A person can develop a physical or psychological dependence on psychoactive drugs. Drugs are classified as depressants (such as alcohol and barbiturates)‚ stimulants (such as amphetamines‚ cocaine‚ and nicotine)‚ narcotics (such as opiates)‚ and psychedelics and hallucinogens (such as LSD‚ marijuana‚ and ecstasy). I got all the answers correct in the tutorial. It was easy to follow. The states of consciousness to me are that you may not always
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