The Brief History of Controlled Drugs video was a very interesting and highly detailed video. The video opened with how opium was a big seller over the counter. Opium users had their own place to interact with the drug privately. Famous Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and he explained that it helped him to write great poetry. Napoleon Bonaparte discovered cannabis from the Asia Minors. The people of Asia Minors been smoking cannabis for centuries. Bonaparte brought the cannabis back to France for the people to try. The video mentioned her majesty government sent an army to force the Chinese to import the Opium that the British was growing in Indiana in 1882. Queen Victoria was mentioned as one of the people that used Cannabis to get through stressful times.
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I was shocked to read that Queen Victoria was smoking Cannabis. I was disappointed to hear how the government was drugging the troops in the army. I was shocked to see that all the important, rich and successful people were the ones spreading the drugs around. I was excited to learn more about how things were discovered.
Drug Addiction
The Drug Addiction video was about Heroin Addiction. The video mentioned that 1 million people are addicted to heroin. The video discussed the treatment steps for heroin addicts to follow. The video mention that 24-49 age group, illicit drug overdose is the fourth leading cause of death. The video showed two individuals that struggled and battled with their addiction. This video also gives the symptoms of substance dependency and treatments for dependency.
My Reaction: I felt bad to watch these two individuals battle with their addiction. The video was informative to help other addicts that are dealing with heroin. These individuals need more support. After your body becomes addicted to the drug you're dependent and it's hard to drop the urge to quit. Drugs really can affect your whole life
I was shocked to read that Queen Victoria was smoking Cannabis. I was disappointed to hear how the government was drugging the troops in the army. I was shocked to see that all the important, rich and successful people were the ones spreading the drugs around. I was excited to learn more about how things were discovered.
Drug Addiction
The Drug Addiction video was about Heroin Addiction. The video mentioned that 1 million people are addicted to heroin. The video discussed the treatment steps for heroin addicts to follow. The video mention that 24-49 age group, illicit drug overdose is the fourth leading cause of death. The video showed two individuals that struggled and battled with their addiction. This video also gives the symptoms of substance dependency and treatments for dependency.
My Reaction: I felt bad to watch these two individuals battle with their addiction. The video was informative to help other addicts that are dealing with heroin. These individuals need more support. After your body becomes addicted to the drug you're dependent and it's hard to drop the urge to quit. Drugs really can affect your whole life