Psychoactive drug

Cocaine Cocaine is a powerful stimulant made from the Erythroxylon coca plant; it is considered the oldest psychoactive substance in the world, which has been in society for centuries. As we have learned Cocaine is a scheduled 2 narcotic which according to the government has been deemed highly addictive for abuse. During 2013 national survey Current demographics 1.2million users age 12 abuse cocaine, about 0.6 percent (1.5 million) of the population age 12 used cocaine, in comparison to…

who are unaware of what cannabis, commonly referred to as marijuana, pot, dope, and so on, actually is, it’s a flowering plant which, when smoked or consumed, slows down the messages travelling between your brain and your body, thanks to the key psychoactive agent, THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. There are three key arguments surrounding the legalization of marijuana. Firstly,…

2004). The final drug to explore is the drug called marijuana. Marijuana is a natural grow substance that can be grown in a variety of environments, such as a closet or a garden. Of the three drugs explored, this is the oldest known…

purpose of this research report is to explain and identify the many different types of substance abuse and the consequences that will occur. This report offers the latest research findings on drug misuse, including the cases of prescription drugs that are most commonly misused. This report discusses possible drug effects on…

Using and Abusing Ever since birth, drugs have unconsciously been a part of everyone 's life. Several rounds of vaccines as a baby, several more before starting kindergarten, a few before junior high school, and maybe even a couple during the high school years. What exactly is in those vaccines? The answer is simple. Drugs. However, as humans grow older, the amount of vaccines needed and received decreases dramatically. Although people normally do not sit around and give themselves vaccines,…

why marijuana should be illegal, from harming individuals to leading to other drugs becoming legal. Some may disagree by saying marijuana is for someone’s own enjoyment and does not harm anyone else. Or saying legalizing marijuana will not harm the society, but will help it. These are a few points made, you may agree, disagree, or just not be sure, but these reasons may help you decide. An individual who uses the drug, marijuana do an extremely large amount of damage to their brains and mental…

this substance easily available. We cannot ignore the power of the peer pressure, especially in the adolescence years, that are marked by psychological, cognitive, biological, and social-behavioral changes. As Dr. Willenbring said, the use of psychoactive substances and increased drinking by teenagers increases the vulnerability to addiction and later…

Substance abuse is not only increasing in the society but also in the nursing profession (Sullivan, 2013). Research done by Maher-Brisen (2007) concluded that nurses are especially vulnerable to addiction to prescription drugs because of work related stress and easy access. It was also found that nurses reported a higher rate of family history of alcoholism than any other health care group (Maher-Brisen, 2007). It is important the nurse manager plays a critical role in situations…

Today, addiction comes in many different kinds of forms. Drugs and alcohol are the most common type of addiction. On a more personal level, my grandma is an alcoholic and it is very hard to have holidays with her when she is always delusional. Addiction is classified as a substantial dependence on a certain substance that has drastic withdrawal consequences when the individual stops using that substance (“Substance, Gale). Doctors and other professionals like to call an addiction an…

students have abused alcohol, and the amount of students who abuse prescription drugs has increased by 450 percent over the last decade (“Facts and Statistics of College Drug Abuse”). Medications used to cure diseases, ease pain, and overall benefit society are the same medications that misused, can cause drastic side effects for users and even death. This type of illegal consumption and misuse of drugs is also referred to as drug abuse, and although universities have dealt with substance abuse…