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    Hard Drugs and Soft Drugs

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    Introduction Hard and Soft drugs are terms to distinguish between psychoactive drugs that are addictive and perceived as especially damaging and drugs that are believed to be non-addictive (or minimally addictive) and with less dangers associated with its use. The term "soft drug" is considered controversial by its critics because it implies that the drug causes no or insignificant harm. Dutch law a make a clear distinction between hard drugs and soft drugs. Hard drugs are illegal and sentences

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    new synthetic drug is far away from producing any effects that are similar to that of a relaxing bath. Until recently‚ bath salts were popularized to be a “legal high.” In order to tip toe around the federal drug regulatory laws‚ bath salts were marked with a warning label that mentioned “not for human consumption.” In South Carolina‚ before the ban on October 24th 2011‚ bath salts could be purchased at one of the many head shops‚ gas stations‚ and even online. The appearance of the drug itself is usually

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    Illegal drug

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    The illegal drug The legalization of drugs is a common topic in America today. Many believe that drug use should be legalized‚ but I completely disagree. Drugs are frequently used today and they are illegal‚ the consequences that would grow if they were made legal would be more than this country can take on. In my opinion‚ three main factors contribute to my opinion opposing legalizing drugs: health issues‚ the effects it would have on the criminal justice system‚ and the increase

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    both. Treatment typically involves medications and behavioral interventions. They began treating the disorder with stimulants such as Ritalin. It’s a methylphenidate that allows the child to focus better on their tasks. While treatment won’t cure ADHD‚ it can help a great deal with symptoms. Treatment typically involves medications and behavioral interventions. Stimulants appear to boost and balance levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These ADHD medications help improve the

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    drugs and drug abuse

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    Arturo benitez Period: 3 Date: 2/4/14 Why We Should Not Do Drugs? Thousands of young men have wasted their lives because of illegal drugs in the world. They were mostly victims of a bad influence‚ a broken-home family‚ of ignorance‚ or curiosity. The key reasons why people shouldn’t do drugs are that drugs are bad for your body‚ they ruin your life‚ and they cause addiction. First‚ drugs affect your body in many permanent ways like brain damage‚ heart problems‚ and hallucinations. Brain damage

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    Caffeine is a drug that helps people stay awake or alert. It is also known as trimethylxanthine‚ a naturally occurring chemical stimulant. The formula for caffeine is C8H10N4O2. It shares several traits with famous drugs like amphetamines‚ cocaine and heroin. It uses the same biochemical mechanisms as these drugs to stimulate brain function. Caffeine has its benefits‚ but it also has several draw backs. In this paper‚ we will explore these and come up with an answer to “is it worth it?” Adenosine

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    Teenagers and Drugs

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    Effects of Drugs on Adolecents Drug use is the increasing problem among teenagers in colleges today. Most drug use begins in the preteen and teenage years‚ these years most crucial in the maturation process. During these years adolescents are faced with difficult tasks of discovering their self identity‚ clarifying their sexual roles‚ assenting independence‚ learning to cope with authority and searching for goals that would give their lives meaning. Drugs are readily‚ adolescents are curious

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    the possession‚ use‚ or manufacture of any illegal substances. The material herein is presented for reference and informational purposes only. The laws applicable to the drugs described herein may change. Remember -- even legal drugs may be dangerous. Consult your physician before consuming any drugs. For wholesale orders and inquiries contact Merchandising Service of America‚ Inc.‚ 417 North 3rd Street‚ Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania 19123. For individual copies of other

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    drugs

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    2 Drugs are generally defined as a substance which alters our normal bodily functions when it is induced into our body. Having a drug free society is to have a community of people living in a particular region‚ restricted from the usage and influence of drugs. Certain drugs have side effects‚ in which it can cause addiction to its user. This is why many had considered drugs to be dangerous‚ they thought that the usage of drugs should be banned completely from the society. On the contrary

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    behavior‚ for the rest of their life. As adults‚ these children could get into law breaking and car accidents‚ abuse to drugs and alcohol‚ and possibly emotional problems that could lead to death. Treatment may be

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