Drug Abuse by Shawn Titmus https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w The major war in the United States en-us 2020-02-03 13:57:47 UTC 2024-11-17 22:55:24 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the drugs made of? shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439626873 According to the article Where do drugs come from, based in the UK, "Drugs come in three basic forms; raw plants (like cannabis or mushrooms); refined plants (like heroin or cocaine) or synthetic (like ecstasy, amphetamine and New Psychoactive Substances (previously called ‘legal highs’). Plant-based drugs like heroin and cocaine tend to be produced in the areas where the opium and/or coca leaves grow because the plants need special conditions. But cannabis can grow anywhere, including indoors, under strong lights without any soil. So while cannabis resin (hash) is still imported into the UK from north Africa, about 75% of the cannabis available in the UK is grown here in so-called cannabis farms, although these are often just ordinary residential houses.]]> 2020-02-03 14:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439626873 What is the drug used for? How does it affect the body? shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439627261 Tobacco addiction increases risk of lung and heart disease, as well as premature aging of the skin.
Inhalants spread toxic chemicals throughout the body, and can cause blackouts and hearing loss as well as liver,kidney, and bone-marrow damage.
Methamphetamine can cause cardiac damage, elevated heart rate, and convulsions, and can also lead to diseased gums and teeth, known as "meth mouth."
Cocaine has been linked to stroke and heart attack, as well as increased vulnerability to infection.
Drug abuse is linked to the top U.S. medical problems, including heart disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.]]> 2020-02-03 14:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439627261 How popular is the drug? shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439627842 Many misused drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, leading to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving and infectious disease. Most drugs could potentially harm an unborn baby; pregnancy-related issues are listed in the chart below for drugs where there is enough scientific evidence to connect the drug use to specific negative effects.]]> 2020-02-03 14:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439627842 How addictive is it? shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439628172 Topping the charts, heroin was classified as the most addictive drug, receiving a score of 2.5 out of a maximum score of 3. Heroin is an opiate that causes the level of dopamine in the brain’s reward system to increase by up to 200% in experimental animals. In addition to being arguably the most addictive drug, heroin is dangerous, too, because the lethal dose amount is only 5 times greater than the dose required for a high.

]]> 2020-02-03 14:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439628172 What are the best treatment programs? shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439628750 SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.


]]> 2020-02-03 14:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/439628750 Final Thoughts shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/440225459 My final thoughts on drugs are that they are something not needed in society. There are some medical drugs but a lot of the drugs have no effect on people. ]]> 2020-02-04 13:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/440225459 Works Cited shawnmtitmus69 https://padlet.com/shawnmtitmus69/kf1z6o9fe69w/wish/440226802 Baylor, Chanell. “National Helpline.” SAMHSA, 6 Nov. 2019, www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.
“GET THE FACTS: Drug Abuse Puts Your Whole Body at Risk.” Scholastic, 2007, headsup.scholastic.com/students/get-the-facts-drug-abuse-puts-your-whole-body-at-risk.
K, Matt. “Most Addictive Substances In The World.” Umbrella Testing Supplies, LLC, Umbrella Testing Supplies, LLC, 3 Mar. 2016, www.umbrellatestingsupplies.com/blogs/news/113005763-most-addictive-substances-in-the-world.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Commonly Abused Drugs Charts.” NIDA, 22 July 2019, www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs-charts.
“Where Do Drugs Come from?” DrugWise, 15 Jan. 2017, www.drugwise.org.uk/where-do-drugs-come-from/.
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