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Throughout history many cultures have used -____ _____ in religious and cultural ceremonies.
Throughout history many cultures have used -____ _____ in religious and cultural ceremonies.
mind-altering drugs
What were 'snake oil salesmen'?
What were 'snake oil salesmen'?
In early American history, 'snake oil salesmen' went from town to town selling 'patent medicines' that had opiates or coca in them.
When was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed and why was it passed?
When was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed and why was it passed?
1906 and it was passed in order to protect the public from unsafe, tainted, or dangerous food and drug products.
When was the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established and why was it established?
When was the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established and why was it established?
When was the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) established and why was it established?
When was the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) established and why was it established?
The DEA places drugs in a list of five categories that they call...
The DEA places drugs in a list of five categories that they call...
The higher the schedule number, the...
The higher the schedule number, the...
Illicit drugs are...
Illicit drugs are...
Illegal actions associated with illicit drugs include...
Illegal actions associated with illicit drugs include...
Dangers of illicit drug use include...
Dangers of illicit drug use include...
Risks of illicit drug use include...
Risks of illicit drug use include...
What is drug dependence?
What is drug dependence?
What is drug addiction?
What is drug addiction?
What is drug tolerance?
What is drug tolerance?
Symptoms and behaviors of drug dependence include...
Symptoms and behaviors of drug dependence include...
Emotional and physical symptoms of withdrawal include...
Emotional and physical symptoms of withdrawal include...
Why do people take illicit drugs?
Why do people take illicit drugs?
Many states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to make medical marijuana legal even though...
Many states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to make medical marijuana legal even though...
Recently, some states have also legalized the recreational use of marijuana. This causes confusion since...
Recently, some states have also legalized the recreational use of marijuana. This causes confusion since...
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Study Notes
Mind-Altering Drugs
- Mind-altering drugs have been used in various cultures for religious and cultural ceremonies.
Snake Oil Salesmen
- Snake oil salesmen in early America marketed "patent medicines" containing opiates or coca, claiming they were cure-alls.
Pure Food and Drug Act
- Passed in 1906 to safeguard the public against unsafe or dangerous food and drug products.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Established in 1930 to enhance protections initiated by the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Formed in 1973 to enforce drug laws and regulations.
Drug Schedules
- The DEA categorizes drugs into five schedules, with higher numbers indicating less dangerous substances.
Illicit Drugs
- Defined as illegal drugs, associated with various illegal actions such as possession, manufacturing, and distribution.
Dangers of Illicit Drug Use
- Street drugs can be misrepresented, lacking professional monitoring, and can lead to impaired decision-making and risk-taking behaviors.
Risks of Illicit Drug Use
- Involves physical, emotional, and social harm, as well as the risks associated with unsterilized needle use and poor judgments influenced by drugs.
Drug Dependence
- Describes a state where individuals need drugs to function normally.
Drug Addiction
- Characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences and withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.
Drug Tolerance
- Refers to the need for increasingly higher doses to achieve the same effect.
Symptoms of Drug Dependence
- Includes confusion, neglect of nutrition, daily drug use, disregard for appearance, secretive behavior, and significant life disruptions.
Withdrawal Symptoms
- Emotional symptoms: anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and depression.
- Physical symptoms: sweating, racing heart, muscle tension, nausea, and tremors.
Reasons for Illicit Drug Use
- Individuals may seek altered states of mind, peer acceptance, performance enhancement, or perceived personal improvement.
Medical Marijuana Laws
- Many states and D.C. have legalized medical marijuana, despite its classification as a schedule I drug by the DEA.
Recreational Marijuana Legalization
- Confusion arises from some states legalizing recreational marijuana, conflicting with federal laws and enforcement.
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