To combat these added "diseases- and other physical problems, we have created new drugs and compounds. ... controllable byproduct of the body's physical need for a substance that can take over and destroy one's life regardless of willpower. ... There are two characteristics that are common to most clinical definitions of dependence and addiction: a compulsion to take the drug with a loss of control in limiting intake and a withdrawal syndrome that results in physical as well as motivational signs of discomfort when the drug is removed (Koob, G. et al., 1998). The concept of reinf...

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Drugs and Athletes Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history o...

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Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they...

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Typically, family members will adopt characteristics in order to cope with the chaos, unpredictability and possible violence in their dysfunctional home environment. ... For instance, a spouse may sympathize and rationalize the addict's abuse of prescription pain medication because of a legitimate physical or emotional problem. ...

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The effects of early traumatizing experiences depend of characteristics both of the individual and of the social context before and after the atrocities (Montgomery, 2010). ... 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. ... In a study of 120 Cambodian refugee women, alcohol was reported to be used to cope with nervousness, stress, insomnia or pain (emotional and physical). ...

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CONCLUSION As you can see from the two opposing argument above, I believe that we as the public are not given enough information to make a fair judgement. General Info Alcohol is a depressant drug that reduces social inhibitions and relaxes. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of fruits,...

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Introduction Heroin is a derivative of morphine synthesized by a simple aceylation reaction of the parent compound in a manner almost identically to aspirin. It was originally intended to wean morphine addicts from the drug, but has since become a much bigger problem than morphine. The name is derived from "a hero" for it's supposed effect of saving morphine addicts. Heroin is an illegal opiate drug made from the seeds of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is a plant found in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and parts of Central and South America. ...

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Drug use is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. ... A person dependant on drugs usually carries three basic characteristics that are indicators. ... Difficulties in stopping usage is the second characteristic which may lead to one or more of the following results: dropping out of school, trouble with the law, jail, losing a job, and family problems. Mental distress and/or physical pain due to withdrawal are the final characteristics of a drug dependent. ... These chemicals make a person feel ple...

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