Traumatic experiences characterize the expulsion, journey, and arrival of a great many refugees with consequent elevation in post-traumatic stress and drug use (Mills, 2012). ... In response to such physical, psychological, and emotional turmoil, it is very normal for them to experience symptoms such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), helplessness, fear, guilt, self-blame, grief, rage, and anxiety. ... Mental health professionals working with refugees often identify problems in three basic areas- anxiety/depression, PTSD, and substance abuse (Rado, 1997). ... There are a va...

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Drugs have become a very serious problem in the United States. They have become a component of one's every day lives. This Nation's reliance on drugs for pleasure, depression, and medical relief dominates the political and economic scene. Much debate over the drug issue occurs daily. Pleasure i...

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As the drug's effects wear off, the user can get into some kind of depression, sometimes the users feel jumpy, fearful, and anxious. ... Mantel complications, including serious mantel illness (schizophrenia), depression, delusions, anxiety disorders and paranoia. ... When taking a great amount of inhalants, there will not be a pleasant high but mental confusion, and delusions, sometimes it can also cause paranoia. ... The danger is especially great if inhalants are taken along with, alcohol or sleeping pills. ...

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It was also used during this time to treat fatigue, alcohol, morphine addiction, impotence, stomach disorders, asthma, and many other complaints including depression. ... Users usually have low self -esteem and suffer spells of depression. ...

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It was also used during this time to treat fatigue, alcohol, morphine addiction, impotence, stomach disorders, asthma, and many other complaints including depression. ... Users usually have low self -esteem and suffer spells of depression. ...

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Well there are so many reasons why, because it's cool, it solves a problem they"re having, depression, to get high, everyone is doing it, and to escape reality. ... The Doctors tell me there is a VERY great chance of blindness, loss of limbs, and I don't want to hear about it. ...

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This has almost directly lead to the development of more bouts of depression and other related psychological illnesses. ... Dopamine levels also deals with emotional state, which is why low dopamine levels have been shown to trigger the state of mind known as depression. ...

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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 of years. Wine was used at least from the time of the early Egyptians; narcotics from 4000 B.C.; and medicinal use of marijuana has been dated to 2737 B.C. in China. But not until the 19th cent. A.D. were the active substances in drugs extracted. ...

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Seventeen hundred and eighty seven was the year that the most momentous document in the United States history as well as posterity was created, approved and just two years later instituted as the foundation for a fledging yet promising nation destined for greatness. It was a great concept envisioned by extraordinary men, a system in which the people of the land reign, governing through democratically elected representatives. ... In the early twentieth century there was a war Americans won and a Depression Americans beat, all of which catered the impression that government was an effectual fo...

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Some influences are if you are a child of an alcoholic, a young adult under peer pressure, have depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, or schizophrenia. ... There are symptoms of the disease process that include depression, anxiety, lack of self-esteem, not participating in family functions and other anti-social behaviors. ... This criteria includes a pattern of alcohol use leading to serious problems, as indicated by three or more of the following at any time during a period of twelve months: tolerance, the amount alcohol that you need to feel drunk or intoxicated; withdraw symptom...

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There are many great institutions, programs and people that try and help addicts. ... The new clients were often found to be still experiencing withdrawals would often bring about restless and depression. The depression usually was followed by mood swings as the body and mind adjusted to not having the drug. This depression would often expose low self-esteem in the clients, and bring up other issues from their past regarding physical or psychological abusive families. ... This research is showing great promise in the search for an effective treatment plan for those that suffer from addiction...

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The Netherlands provides another great example, as they have chosen not to enforce their anti-drug laws, exhibiting tolerance in hopes that the people will learn for themselves. ... This led to a great push for non-enforcement of existing anti-drug laws. ...

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The Netherlands provides another great example, as they have chosen not to enforce their anti-drug laws, exhibiting tolerance in hopes that the people will learn for themselves. ... This led to a great push for non-enforcement of existing anti-drug laws. ...

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INTRODUCTION Marijuana - often called pot, grass, reefer, weed, herb, mary jane, or mj - is the Nation's most commonly used illicit drug. More than 83 million Americans (37 percent) age 12 and older have tried marijuana at least once, according to the 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA).2 The major active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which causes the mind-altering effects of marijuana intoxication. The amount of THC (which is also the psychoactive ingredient in hashish) determines the potency and, therefore, the effects of marijuana.1 ...

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More than half of moderate caffeine users who stop using caffeine suffer from moderate to severe headaches, irritability, depression, and insomnia (Goldberg 210). ... Heart rate and blood pressure also raise as high as those who are under a great deal of stress. ...

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