It is considered to be a disease now known as alcohol dependence. ... 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. Other signs and symptoms include solitary or secretive drinking, alcohol cravings, an inability to control the amount that you drink, blackouts, irritability, legal problems, difficulty sustaining a relationship or a job, an increased amount of alcohol, and liver disease. ... You can take preventive measures to keep you from becoming an alcohol abuser or turn...

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To combat these added "diseases- and other physical problems, we have created new drugs and compounds. ... With these new drugs however, come new diseases that we don't understand and need to research. ... The main question being tackled deals with whether addiction is a disease or a question of willpower. In order to investigate this subject we must first define a disease. ... Therefore, if you were to set more limits and goals for yourself, not eat more than a scoop of ice cream or only allowing yourself thirty minutes of television, you are more likely to be able to overcome othe...

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What really influences teens to do drugs? ... Now what influences them to do it? ... Smoking cannot only mess up teenager's life but it also leads to Alzheimer's disease. ... "I have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Degenerative Bone Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Problems, Liver Damage. ... Drinking can influence what you decide on. 40% of guys say that alcohol influences their decision to do something sexual, and 32% goes for the girls. ...

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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. ... With large doses blindness and unconsciousness may occur, the user may also not be able to remember what happened while they were drunk. ... However, this may be avoided if the water is drunk (usually at least a pint, if not more if you are a heavy drinker) after a drinking session. ... This can lead to liver disease, ulcers, heart/circulation disorders and in extreme cases permanent brain damage (such as Korsakoff's psycho...

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"COCAINE AND CRACK What is Cocaine/crack? Cocaine is the most powerful central nerve system stimulant in nature. Cocaine is white powder made from the coca plant in the Andean mountains in South Africa. Thousands of years ago cocaine was used for religious ceremonies. As time went by people who ...

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He felt that drugs caused violent behavior and to lower crime, you need to decrease drug use. ... Those in the medical and therapeutic fields would have the opportunity to become more educated on drug use and its effects, make more of a monetary profit with the increased flow of patients, and possibly develop treatments or vaccines for other diseases. ... What science and real experience tells us is that marijuana tends to substitute for much harder drugs like alcohol, cocaine, and heroin. ...

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Career as Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counselor: A Job for Undergraduates An Entry Level Position A career as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor would be a good choice for a psychology major with an undergraduate degree for a variety of reasons. First, a counseling position relies on the use of many of the skills developed over the course of a four-year psychology program including strong written and oral communication skills, listening and observational skills, research skills, and critical thinking and analytical skills. Second, it provides entry into one of only a few of the servi...

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 Imagine a drug that is less addictive than nicotine, safer to use than alcohol, and can even help in relieving the pain in cancer, glaucoma, and AIDS patients. Now, imagine that same drug being banned from the United States. Yes, this drug is marijuana, Mary Jane, reefer, pot, green, and the 420 cure. Since the 1930's the government has made this drug illegal for US> citizens despite many attempts to legalize the drug. Many claim the drug is less dangerous and addictive than other legal drugs such as nicotine and alcohol. ...

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If so, to what extent? ... But marijuana should not be smoked as medicine because it is a harmful and addictive substance that can cause respiratory disease, mental disorders, and other health problems. ... The drug lobbyists ask for legalization on the platform of marijuana for cancer patients and other sufferers of disease. ...

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Simultaneously, pharmaceutical manufacturers marketed heroin in patent medicines as a cure for many diseases, including infantile respiratory ailments. ... We are often told what happens to our bodies and our minds if we use this drug, but less commonly discussed is how the byproduct of a simple flower is converted into one of the most addictive drugs known to man. ... Hopefully, we have provided you with a better understanding of the long chain of events by which a product from a seemingly innocuous flower becomes heroin sold...

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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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