Heath Ledger died at the age of 28 in the year of 2008 because of the combination of six prescription drugs. (Drug abuse, 2017) Drugs such as Cocaine and heroin were frequently used by Heath. According to Peta Hellard, Heath Ledger died from an acute intoxication from the combined of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine. These drugs are a combination of painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleeping drugs. This particular blend of drugs can cause the brain to fall asleep, faltering the capacity of the heart and lung function. (Davis, 2008)
Oxycodone ~ Depressant, trade names: OxyContin, Percodan
Hydrocodone ~ Stimulant, trade name (combined with acetaminophen): Vicodin
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Create a “Who am I” for a specific drug– include at least 10 questions o The drugs purest form is a fine white powder. o It can be rose grey, brown or black. o The true purity of the substance and its strength is hard to determine when mixed with other toxic ingredients. o This drug was first marketed as a treatment for tuberculosis and was manufactured in 1898 by the Bayer pharmaceutical company of Germany. o Common street names for this drug is H, horse, smack, thunder and junk. o This drug is highly addictive. People who regularly use this drug often develop a tolerance, meaning they need higher amounts and more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects. o It is an opioid drug made from morphine o It’s a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants o This drug can be injected, snorted sniffed or smoked o This drug makes the users feel a sense of rush and is then followed by a state of drowsiness and restlessness. This is referred to as being “on the nod” which is not a medical term
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Glaucoma can be treated with cannabis as it lowers the intraocular pressure which may slow the progression of the disease. Robert J. DE Lorenzo studied marijuana and the affect it has to the human body and showed that the THC in marijuana can prevent epileptic seizures as it binds to the brain cells associated with excitability and regulating relaxation. Alzheimer’s can also be slowed in using cannabis (R. DE Lorenzo, 2003). Similar to epileptic seizures the THC slows the growth of amyloid plaques. The relieving properties of the THC in cannabis can also ease conditions such as Parkinson’s, Arthritis, PTSD and many
Oxycodone ~ Depressant, trade names: OxyContin, Percodan
Hydrocodone ~ Stimulant, trade name (combined with acetaminophen): Vicodin
Diazepam ~ Stimulant, trade name: …show more content…
Create a “Who am I” for a specific drug– include at least 10 questions o The drugs purest form is a fine white powder. o It can be rose grey, brown or black. o The true purity of the substance and its strength is hard to determine when mixed with other toxic ingredients. o This drug was first marketed as a treatment for tuberculosis and was manufactured in 1898 by the Bayer pharmaceutical company of Germany. o Common street names for this drug is H, horse, smack, thunder and junk. o This drug is highly addictive. People who regularly use this drug often develop a tolerance, meaning they need higher amounts and more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects. o It is an opioid drug made from morphine o It’s a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants o This drug can be injected, snorted sniffed or smoked o This drug makes the users feel a sense of rush and is then followed by a state of drowsiness and restlessness. This is referred to as being “on the nod” which is not a medical term
I am …show more content…
Glaucoma can be treated with cannabis as it lowers the intraocular pressure which may slow the progression of the disease. Robert J. DE Lorenzo studied marijuana and the affect it has to the human body and showed that the THC in marijuana can prevent epileptic seizures as it binds to the brain cells associated with excitability and regulating relaxation. Alzheimer’s can also be slowed in using cannabis (R. DE Lorenzo, 2003). Similar to epileptic seizures the THC slows the growth of amyloid plaques. The relieving properties of the THC in cannabis can also ease conditions such as Parkinson’s, Arthritis, PTSD and many