The way that the patients were studied was by the way of a semi-structured interview, also additional information was obtained by talking to relatives and friends, and urine tests were also done. All patients that were a part of this study were both medically examined and a psychiatric history report was done. ... All patients were given test in regards to memory, behavioral memory and planning abilities. To determine the statistical differences between the patients the Chi-Square test, the Student-T test and the Non-Parametric Mann-Whitney tests were used. ... Certain individuals were exclude...

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Although we know the history of Ecstasy and the effects it has on your body, we don't know exactly what it is composed of when being illegally sold/distributed (which is common for any drug sold illegally in the United States). ... Regardless of what Ecstasy looks like, you cannot determine its contents without running a test on it. Ecstasy testing kits are portable and discreet testing kits, which are quick, easy to use, relatively simple, and inexpensive products that allow people to test unknown pills to help determine their contents. ... Ecstasy testing kits cost around thirty dollars...

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According to Ira Glasser, millions of employees in both the public and private sectors are now subject to urinalysis drug testing programs whether or not they are suspected of using drugs. ... Even with drug tests and harsh punishments marijuana is still in the high amounts and the drug of choice. ... The other myths have been said to be true because of scientific test. However these tests were not performed on humans and test performed on humans has been to show different results then tests performed on mice and other animals. ... It is a case of history repeating from the alcohol...

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There has never been a major test though. ... However, in most of these studies, the majority of subjects who tested positive for THC also tested positive for alcohol, making it difficult to single out THC's effect on driving. ... Heishman tested marijuana's effects on the functional components of driving. ... Twenty minutes after smoking the cigarettes, the subjects were given a standard sobriety test similar to a roadside sobriety test. The test showed that marijuana significantly impaired their ability to stand on one leg for 30 seconds or touch their finger to their nose. ...

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Abstract Throughout history, marijuana has played an important role in various cultures by being used to treat ailments and diseases of many different types. ... When looking back through history, it is seen that marijuana has been used by many different cultures for many different purposes. ... Throughout history, marijuana has played an important role in the health care of various cultures throughout the world. ... Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients have also been tested to find out if the assistance of marijuana to their bodies can help them to relieve tremors. ...

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The Legalization of Marijuana For years the debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana has gone back and forth. Each side bringing out more and more "studies" to defend their case. The truth is, both sides do make valid arguments. Then they make another one to discredit their opponent's...

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As history has taught us, the 1930's were not a racially tolerant time. ... Coleman then proceeded to try and remind me that there were tests to show all of the negative effects and that no matter what I did I wasn't going to be able to convince him that it could be beneficial. ...

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Drugs and Sports It is an ethical question whether or not athletes should take drugs to enhance their performance in sports today. While athletes who take drugs to enhance their performance find them to be beneficial, the drugs they are taking can actually be very dangerous to their health. The ...

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Sure, this might all seem fun for them while they're doing it but are they going to be laughing through an unwanted pregnancy, a car accident, or during the wait for results from an AIDS test? ... Research has shown that gang members raised in a family with a history of drug use were more likely then other gang members to use drugs themselves. ...

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Use federal tax dollars to fund these therapeutic communities in prisons. I feel that if we teach these prisoners some self-control and alternative lifestyles that we can keep them from reentering the prisons once they get out. I am also going to describe some of today's programs that have proven to...

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