This has almost directly lead to the development of more bouts of depression and other related psychological illnesses. ... For example, an unfortunate side-effect of some drugs is a positive change in emotional state, an increase in energy, euphoria, or other very pleasurable effects that causes users to become "addicted- to the substance. ... These events fall into one of three main categories: anticipation of euphoric or pleasurable effects (positive reinforcement), removal of withdrawal symptoms (negative reinforcement), and as a function of conditioning to stimuli associated with alcoh...

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Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they have varied effects on the body and different preventions. ... It was also used during this time to treat fatigue, alcohol, morphine addiction, impotence, stomach disorders, asthma, and many other complaints including depression. ... Cocaine use among baseball players has increased in recent years, and the drug's debilitating effects have tarnished individual performances, shortened careers, and influenced the outcome of games and pennant races. ... Users usually have low self -esteem and suffer spells of depression. ...

• Word Count: 3787
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• Grade Level: High School

Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they have varied effects on the body and different preventions. ... It was also used during this time to treat fatigue, alcohol, morphine addiction, impotence, stomach disorders, asthma, and many other complaints including depression. ... Cocaine use among baseball players has increased in recent years, and the drug's debilitating effects have tarnished individual performances, shortened careers, and influenced the outcome of games and pennant races. ... Users usually have low self -esteem and suffer spells of depression. ...

• Word Count: 3784
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• Grade Level: High School

Prohibition was the result of nonpartisan public outcry over the negative effects of unrestricted drug use. ... (DuPont 126-132) Since there has never been an experiment in the United States regarding the effects of legalization of drug usage, no conclusions can be drawn without some uncertainty. ... 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. ... (Olson 112-117) Legalizing the use of a...

• Word Count: 4794
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Prohibition was the result of nonpartisan public outcry over the negative effects of unrestricted drug use. ... (DuPont 126-132) Since there has never been an experiment in the United States regarding the effects of legalization of drug usage, no conclusions can be drawn without some uncertainty. ... 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. ... (Olson 112-117) Legalizing the use of a...

• Word Count: 4624
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

More than half of moderate caffeine users who stop using caffeine suffer from moderate to severe headaches, irritability, depression, and insomnia (Goldberg 210). ... Alcohol can have an array of effects on the person using the drug. ... The negative and positive health effects of smoking marijuana are shown in the 2002, issue of Time magazine. ... Heart rate and blood pressure also raise as high as those who are under a great deal of stress. ... However, for every negative there is a positive. ...

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There are many great institutions, programs and people that try and help addicts. ... The drug use combination and side effects on the psychological aspect of the mind was different for every client. ... 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 research is showing great promise in the search for an effective treatment plan for those that suffer from addiction. ...

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