Four of the most harmful possibilities that exist are, the link between marijuana and crime, the health risks involved, the family problems that arise, and the fact that marijuana has been known to lead to other drugs. ... The use of marijuana has many health risks. One of these major risks is the effects that this drug has on the brain. ... (Godfrey 37) The probable risk of lung cancer is also increased. ... They will also usually be involved in constant conflict with others in the family and will frequently argue. ...

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A lot of genetic studies have found that there is a genetic risk for alcohol disorders which create negative personality factors. ... In the results discrepant heavy drinkers, were at a higher risk of divorce if either the man or the woman was a heavy drinker. While concordant heavy drinkers were at less risk of divorce. Both discrepant and concordant marijuana users, and discrepant and concordant tobacco smokers were at an increased risk of divorce. ... A reason for this might be if you are a discrepant drinker you most likely will drink apart from your partner, while if you are a concordant ...

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The Therapeutic relationship may be different because patients may not enter treatment voluntarily, may be involved in criminal activities, may not enter treatment voluntarily, may be involved in criminal activities, may have negative attitudes about therapy, and may be unwilling to be honest about there drug usage. ... Control beliefs are practices in high-risk situations, such as being around friends who use drugs. ...

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Curiosity is another main cause of how people become involved with this bad habit. ... Long-term effects include an enhanced cancer risk, a decrease in testosterone levels and lower sperm counts for men, an increase in testosterone levels for women and increased risk of infertility, and a psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect. ...

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Substance abuse also has several factors involved. ... Along with family environment, antisocial peer groups, and anxiety, depression is listed as a substance abuse risk factor (Peele, Jan. 2001). ... The emotions involved in an adolescent who is depressed includes, self-loathing, irritation, and lack of motivation (BW HealthWire, Nov1999). ... This not only adds to their depressed to state, but puts an adolescent at serious health risk. ... Peele agrees and states, "Problems arise when a teenager is not involved in activities that express positive values and does not have a supportive fa...

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1.) Many people often view the terms drug abuse and drug addiction as being the same. However that is not the case. As put by the book, Psychology in Action, drug abuse generally refers to the consumption of a drug, which will harm an individual's mind and body. The use of the drug in this case i...

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This means if you are found in possession or found to be involved in supplying it you can be put in prison for a maximum of 14 years or an unlimited fine. ... However, some women may find that heavy Cannabis use can make their periods irregular, whilst Cannabis smoked with tobacco during pregnancy produces the same risks to the mother and child as smoking cigarettes In three major studies conducted in Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Greece, researchers have compared heavy long-term cannabis users with non-users and found no evidence of intellectual or neurological d...

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One major neurotransmitter is called dopamine, which is involved in feelings of pleasure. ... It also causes high blood pressure and may heighten the risk of heart attacks and strokes. ... It carries the risk of HIV if it is injected. ... Because of this kind of drug entry, the risk of contracting diseases such as HIV is high. ...

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One major neurotransmitter is called dopamine, which is involved in feelings of pleasure. ... It also causes high blood pressure and may heighten the risk of heart attacks and strokes. ... It carries the risk of HIV if it is injected. ... Because of this kind of drug entry, the risk of contracting diseases such as HIV is high. ...

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It is therefore logical to conclude that a shallow knowledge of the health risks is not enough to convince teenagers not to smoke. ... A simple way that I have become involved in anti-smoking organizations is through the internet. ...

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Children are twice as likely as adults to become involved in fatal drunk-driving car crashes. ... We as adults and parents should make our children aware of the risks they are taking with their health and with their lives. ...

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Marijuana: The Illegal Herb The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. A Schedule 1 drug, to law enforcement, is any illegal substance, which is used only for recreation. To some, this may seem to be a misnomer-cocaine is not even identified in this categ...

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Gutierrez, seventy three percent of children that are born defected, usually have one or both parents either presently or historically involved in drugs and/or alcohol. ... Referring back to a conversation with Diagnostician Kelly Burns, Sharing a needle to "shoot up" raises the risk of getting the Aids Virus by seventeen percent each time. ...

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Marijuana: The Illegal Herb The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently lists marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. A Schedule 1 drug, to law enforcement, is any illegal substance, which is used only for recreation. To some, this may seem to be a misnomer-cocaine is not even identified in this categ...

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Pregnant women who use drugs while carrying have a higher risk of miscarriage and premature labor. ... Growing up in these unstable environments puts them at risk for becoming substance abusiers themselves. ... A risk of abusing drugs is letting them get in the way of the ability to hold a job. ...

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Definition The use of illicit or illegal drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed. History of Drug Abuse Humans have used drugs of one sort or another for thousands ...

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In a study about alcohol's ability to impair such functioning, Weafer and Fillmore (2008) point out that "alcohol itself can contribute directly to its abuse potential by altering the drinker's neurocognitive mechanisms involved in the regulation and self-control of behavior and attention....

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A great amount of money is involved also. ... The consequences for children are far greater than they are with adults, but the risk of children acquiring drugs, even if they are not legal for minors, is far to great to legalize them. ...

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