Psychoactive drug

Marijuana the good the bad and the ugly Drugs have come a long way since they were first used as either medicinal, spiritual or recreational purposes, but none of them have been argued more than marijuana. Marijuana, pot, grass, weed, ganja, Mary-Jane are just a few of the names this psychoactive drug has acquired through its life. During this lifetime marijuana has been one of the most debatable drugs in this world since it’s been prohibited and legalized all over the world. Some want it, some…

of the text “Saying Yes” is about the beliefs of different religious groups on drugs. Each religious groups have some different point of views on how they feel towards drugs, the of drugs, and the harm that drugs can do to an individual. These religious groups believe that our body is our temple and we should not put anything in it that would cause harm. The religious groups that have shown their point of views on drug the Mormons and Muslims. There was a Mormon prophet by the name of Joseph…

Substance abuse of psychoactive drugs is a primary negative aspect in the development of a teen. Teen drug abuse negatively impacts adolescents around the world, affecting all aspects of life. Whether it be cocaine, marijuana, or alcohol, all three of these drugs and other illegal substances have negative effects on the teenage way of life. Physical damage, mental damage, and social inhibition are the three aspects of the health triangle, each altered by substance abuse. Teen drug abuse has…

The history of hallucinogenic drugs goes as far back as the ancient civilizations. Such as the Chinese, Egyptians, and Sumerians. They used opium s, cannabis, coca leaves, alcohol, peyote, and psychedelic mushrooms. The middle-ages is when we mainly used these drugs for healing. Many where plants such as belladonna and mushrooms. Other things we used to change or mental state or to give a person a boost is coffee and distilled alcohol. Then we have an early industrial revolution during this era…

Hallucinogens are the drugs that alter a person’s perceptions of reality and create hallucinations. Hallucinations is an altered perception of senses when people live in a virtual world. Because of the mind altering capabilities, these drugs are also called psychedelic drugs or psychoactive drugs. Many psychiatrists and doctors examined the effect of these drugs on adverse medical cases, like anxiety and cancers and found positive results. However, there may be adverse short and long-term…

law abiding citizens to arm themselves and their families. Many people have begun to realize that guns are not the problem and never have been. Most mass shootings that ever have taken place are due to the side effect of people taking psychotropic drugs that their doctor prescribes them. People should own guns for protection of themselves and their families. Ever since guns were invented they have been used in a positive way and a…

The United States has expended hundreds of billions of dollars waging a 40 year war on drugs that is responsible for the incarceration of 500,000 of our fellow Americans. Drugs are a factor in the lives of many American, despite the enormous waste of money and lives, drugs are easily available as ever. Drugs are a part of most home life, they are in the medicines cabinets; in bedrooms of parents and children, young children also observe their parents consuming alcohol and on occasion some of…

Recreational marijuana users buy marijuana to get stoned not for addressing a medial issue; therefore the regulations should be night and day different, not almost identical. Recreational shops feel their business are taking a hit because of medical marijuana shops undercutting them, but medical marijuana shops are not a business they are here to provide affordable quality medication. Not turn medical marijuana into profit. Most medical marijuana dispensaries get cannabis medication from…

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States.(Insert source). In general people believe that marijuana is less damaging than other drugs. Recently, there has been a push to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. In order to be informed should this issue come to a vote, citizens should be aware of the effects marijuana can have on the brain. This paper will review empirical studies examining these effects; specifically concerning memory, decision…

people, and even creates a “disrespect for the law”. They feel that the resources used to fight the war on drugs, particularly marijuana, could be allocated to other things. There is even some belief that the current laws making marijuana illegal fuels to the “racial divide” contributing to more “racially skewed” arrests. Statistics state that “marijuana arrests account for over half of all drug related arrests in the United States” and a “black person is 3.73 more times likely to be arrested…