Intoxication

Barry, three criteria has been established as must be present to identify substance dependence according to the DSS-IV criteria. First, is tolerance. For example, tolerance is described as a need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve intoxication or the desired effect. If a drug is continually used at the same dose, then, there is a diminished effect, which requires an increased quantity to achieve the desired effect (Hunte & Barry, 2012). The second pattern of substance abuse is…

misconception centers on soft liquor and its alcoholic effects. Don’t assume that drinking of soft liquors like wine or beer means less alcohol content in your blood, which means lesser chances of you getting drunk. The factor that influences your intoxication levels depends not on the type of drinks you consume but on their quantity. So, whether it’s hard liquor (like gin and vodka) or soft liquor, you…

I had the honor of interviewing Richard Haseloh, a retired state patrolman. Mr. Haseloh worked undercover in the Nebraska State Patrol, in the narcotics unit. Mr. Haseloh has been retired for the past nine years, and he warned me before the interview that some of his responses would be opinions since the criminal justice field is always changing. Mr. Haseloh started out his education at Dome College, a four-year school, but he only went for one year. Then he transferred to Central Community…

Despite emanating over two thousand year ago, Aristotle’s teachings are still relevant and can be applied to situations in the modern day. Even today people debate whether or not one can know what is truly moral. Certainly, most legal systems are based upon trying to conclude whether people should be held accountable for various actions. Even so, being legally responsible for something does not necessarily imply that the person is, consequently, also morally responsible, or vice versa. According…

type of drug that is being abused and or misused there are plenty of consequences and damage to the body. The list will show how misusing drugs can affect you in so many different ways. For example the list consists of the following; potential intoxication, addiction potential, risk of organ damage or death, risk of sever social or economic…

Effects of alcohol on brain functioning and neurotransmitters As the underage brain is still developing, especially the frontal cortex. The effects of ethanol alcohol) will affect reasoning and skills more than someone over the age of 18 whilst possibly stunting brain growth and development in the frontal lobe which can cause long term malfunctions such as brain clots and loss of brain cells in the hippocampus (Government of Western Australia.2014). This is due to the central nervous system…

driving? Drinking and driving is associated with the consumption of alcohol and operating a motorized vehicle. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is considered a primary contributor to road accident deaths. Around the world, driving under intoxication is prohibited. Consumption of alcohol impairs the judgment of an individual making the driver unfit for driving a motor vehicle or any other individual unfit to operate any form of machinery. When driving under the influence of alcohol,…

You did a fantastic job explaining the four quadrants on which patients need fall into what quadrant and where they would benefit treatment. To recap the patients that belong into each quadrant are as followed: • Quadrant 1 – Less severe substance use disorder and less severe mental health disorder • Quadrant 2 – More serious mental health disorder and less severe substance use disorder • Quadrant 3 – More serious substance use disorder and less severe mental health disorder • Quadrant 4 –…

Caffeine, a miracle drug, has been around globally for thousands of years. Society is continuously talking about how addicted to caffeine the American population is, but how exactly does it affect the human body? Caffeine may not seem like it can do anything harmful to your body, but I want to push you to think harder on how much caffeine you consume daily, how it affects your body, and maybe even consider cutting back on your daily intake. We all know what caffeine is, but if asked to…

mild euphoria” which is commonly referred to as getting high(“Marijuana Intoxication”). Like with every other substance used for its physiological effects there are multiple side effects that can arise from smoking marijuana. As the dose increases, marijuana can cause a decrease in short term memory, dry mouth, impaired perception and motor skills, red eyes, panic, paranoia and even acute psychosis (“Marijuana Intoxication”). None of these short term side effects seem any worse…