does. The chemical in marijuana is delta-9-ettragydrocannabinol, also known as THC. According to the National Institute on Drug abuse, this dry plant derived from the Cannabis sativa is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. It can be smoked in a pipe or as a cigarette. Furthermore, it can also be used cooked with foods and tea. It has been reported that this drug
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The War on Drugs ShaLisa R. McCray COM/172 April 17, 2013 Nick Boden The War on Drugs Recreational drug use is the use of a drug, whether illegal or legal, with the intention of creating or enhancing the recreational experience. Many of the drugs used recreationally were intended to be used medically, to stimulate the mind, or to aide in military combat. Once the government realized the effect the drugs had on people they began to initiate regulations to control the substances
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Drug use is on the rise is no surprising fact but drug use is being used at younger ages. It’s now being discovered that children as young as nine are now experimenting with drugs. There are many problems arising in new generations with maturing being one. Kids are becoming more aware of trouble and adult activities earlier than in the past. According to child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg when questioned by Matt Johnson (2013) in the article “Kids using drugs at 9”, “What was happening when kids
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorder Substance abuse is the continued use of any medication, non-medically indicated drug, or toxins such as but not limited to opioids, benzodiazepines, sedatives, stimulants, cannabinoid drugs, cocaine-based drugs, hallucinogens, inhalants, and alcohol. Those with substance abuse often fail to meet social and professional obligations, and they are subjected to interpersonal conflicts as well as legal problems. Substance abuse is more frequently diagnosed among those
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Drug Addiction and the Health Complications it causes. Julie Quinones Argosy University ENG102 Abstract Many people are struggling with drug addiction and are unaware of the consequences. It could cost them many important things in their life that they are incapable of controlling. Many of these drug-addicted people are not getting the right treatment the in order for them to keep their life. When we look at the drug addiction and how it could mess up many of the people who like to
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Drug Addiction Dina Michelle Wyas COM/156 9/22/2013 Serafin Roldan Addiction is a serious problem with people. Any person can be addicted to anything. Some people are addicted to food or TV, some can be addicted to working out or computer games. The worst addiction is substance abuse. When people start taking or using a substance, they become labeled as an addict. An addict becomes addicted to the drug and its dependency with their use of it. Addicts try not to let anything come in their way
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Substance Abuse Name: Institution Affiliation: Substance Abuse The abuse of substance is basically referred to as the harmful way of using psychoactive chemicals which lead to addiction (Galanter & Kleber, 2008). This affects the psychological, physical and social way of life of an individual after using the substance for a long time. This long-term usage of these hazardous substances leads the individual to being an addict which denies him the freedom of making decisions at times without
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advantage of certain type of drugs that cause them to be dangerous. When people hear the word “drugs”, they automatically assume something negative. Drugs can come in all shapes, forms, or fashion. Drugs can come from a doctor, bought from a dealer off the street, or in a grocery store, either way; a drug can affect people in different ways. Alcohol is also considered to be a drug, and can also be addictive and toxic if too much is consumed. Prescription and illegal drugs can have different names
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1 Running Head: A PARTICULAR DRUG WHICH LEAD SOCIETY TO ADDICTION AND COST US MILLIONS A particular Drug Which Lead Society to Addiction and cost United states Millions Unit 6 project Cleo Jones CM-107 2 Cocaine is a powerfully addictive fast accelerates drug .A Drug that provides a temporary feeling of pleasure to brain. Once the brain absorbed the substance the pleasure feeling will disappear and cause major damage physical and psychological. Cocaine is known as
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Maternal Substance Abuse During Pregnancy The choice to use drugs is just that—a choice. Pregnant women who make the conscientious decision to abuse substances shall realize that when they chose to use drugs, they assumed responsibility for the natural consequences and shall be held accountable for their own actions by law. It is fair to assume that the mother also made a choice to be sexually active, allowing the opportunity to become pregnant; and, regardless of whether or not she planned the
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