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    Synthetic Drugs of Abuse

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    Synthetic Drugs of Abuse It seems that primitive man at times wished to escape his reality. He or she probably found some natural herbal drugs to facilitate this desire. In fact abuse of the coca leaf and the opium poppy has been occurring the last 3000 years‚ and probably longer. The mescaline containing peyote cactus has been abused by the indians for even longer. They thought it was a gift from god because they often realised profound truths when they where inebriate(at least‚ thats what they

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    Stimulant Drug Abuse

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    The three different classes of drugs are Stimulants‚ Depressants and Hallucinogens drugs. Stimulant drugs have many side effects such as having increased confidence‚ mood elevation‚ sense of energy and alertness‚ decreased appetite‚ anxiety‚ irritability‚ insomnia‚ transient drowsiness and even delayed orgasm. An example of a Stimulant drug is Cocaine. Cocaine is inhaled or what some people would call‚ “snorted”‚ through the nose‚ smoked‚ or injected directly into the blood stream with a needle

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    Drug Abuse Research

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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT The researcher is immensely indebted to those who in one way or another contributed contrivances in making the current study possible with quality. Given such an opportunity to convey her sincerest gratitude and appreciation‚ a due respect and a salute is bestowed to them. A most profound thanks is offered to our dear Redeemer‚ Who blessed her with graces‚ spiritual light and guidance when pursuing her research; Dr. Avelina N. Bergado‚ Head of the Graduate School of Tiburcio

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    Outline of Abuse of Drugs

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    Group B Discussion Outline Topic: Abuse of prescription drugs: Problem Phase A. Identification of Problem 1. What is the situation where this is occurring? A. people are being prescribed pain medication for chronic pain B. these drugs have addicting properties C. people get hooked on drug‚ or use alternative drug i. One in five Americans report misusing a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime‚ but the overwhelming majority put the pills away with no lasting harm

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    Alcohol and Drug Abuse

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    Alcohol and Drug Addiction Samara Kitchens COM/156 Instructor: Sunday‚ May 19‚ 2013 There was a missing person report across the news today‚ my co-worker stated. I never paid any attention to it; I went on about my day as if everything was fine. When I arrived at home I had several

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    Prescription Drug Abuse

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    prescription Drugs are medications that are prescribed to patients by a doctor to help in many ways‚ such as relieve pain‚ treat symptoms of a disease‚ or to help fight an infection. They are very safe when used properly and under supervision of a physician‚ yet if used without approval of a doctor they can be very harmful and in some cases could lead to death. During your adolescence years‚ teens have curiosity which builds up and leads them to experimentation. They pop a pill‚ get high and then

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    Teens Abuse of Drugs

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    things and take risks‚ so they may take drugs or drink alcohol because it seems exciting. Teens with family members who have problems with alcohol or other drugs are more likely to have serious substance abuse problems. Also‚ teens who feel that they are not connected to or valued by their parents are at greater risk. Teens with poor self-esteem or emotional or mental health problems‚ such as depression‚ also are at increased risk. Even casual use of certain drugs can cause severe health problems‚ such

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    Topic Name: HIV/AIDS: Issues and Attitudes In this essay I will explain why the following issues are most important to consider and keep in mind when caring for a person identified as being HIV positive or having AIDS. The issues that I consider most important are how this illness impacts on the patient psychologically; how to prevent HIV transmission and the interventions that are effective; what treatment is available; and the issues surrounding medication adherence and its importance.

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    Drug Abuse and Addiction

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    Drug Abuse and Addiction‚ Problems & Solutions in Turkey Drug Abuse and Addiction‚ Problems & Solutions in Turkey Abdullah Furkan Kaya İstanbul Şehir University 30.4.2012 Drug abuse is an addiction‚ which has different substance types and can ruin people’s life or even cause death. People use it for variety of reasons such as getting away from their bothers or getting high. Approximately 200 million people abusing drugs‚ most of them are addicted in the world. This number is

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    Drug Abuse Essay

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    Drug Abuse: The Single Most Important Societal Problem May 27‚ 2011 Drug Abuse - Single Most Important Societal Problem Have you ever walked down the street or in a grocery store and bumped into someone you know‚ and they look really bad? Drugs have “eaten them alive” and they are barely recognizable. You can remember how beautiful they were “before” the drugs but you’re staring the “after” directly in the face. It is not a pretty sight‚ is it? Just think‚ it could be one of your family

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