Benzodiazepines, opiod analgesics and other sedatives have indispensable medical uses, but they can also stimulate the reward center in the brain. In susceptible individuals, this can lead to sedative abuse and misuse (defined as any use of those prescription medications outside of the intent for which it was prescribed), and create a plethora of serious consequences. Sedative use disorders are regarded as considerable contributors to disability and mortality worldwide. Despite strict government
Examples of Schedule III is steroids and Ketamine hydrochloride. Schedule IV Schedule IV drugs, are drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Accepted for medical use. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are Alprazolam (Xanax), Flunitrazepam (Date Rape Drug). Schedule V Schedule V are drugs that are mostly sold over the counter. Schedule V drugs have a very low potential for abuse; however, if the substance is misused there is a potential for dependency could develop. Examples of
The Date Rape Drug: Rohypnol Most people are familiar with hearing the term date-rape. It is a widely talked about and controversial subject. When most people hear the term “date-rape”, you think about an individual drugging another with the intent to cause harm sexually. However, rarely do people know what the actual name of or what drug or drugs are actually being used in date rape crimes. It’s not uncommon to find that most teenagers are taught early to never leave a drink unattended and never
can become very physical. A lot of women are raped and assaulted because women are stereotypically weak and defenceless. Recently, aboriginal women have been kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Then, there are people who slip “date rape drugs” or flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), into women’s drinks. The drug makes its victims sleepy. Then, the women are essentially kidnapped and as the name of the drug suggests, sexually assaulted before being released. These tragic stories turn up all over the country and
Drug Addiction Zaid Tabaza 8’5 Figure 1: Drug Addiction Key Concept: Relationships Related Concept: Consequences, Environment Balance. Global Context: Identities and Relationships Addiction is the state of overdependence on a certain substance. Drug addiction, caused by social, environmental, and genetic factors, has become a global problem with serious implications on those affected, their societies, and the economy. Main causes of addiction shown in Figure 1 include the overuse
This chapter is divided into three aspects or framework they are; the conceptual framework, the theoretical framework and the empirical framework. The conceptual framework contains a detailed description of substance use/abuse, coping ability and religiosity. The theoretical framework on the other hand includes theories relating to the study i.e. theories relating to the concepts mentioned above (substance use/misuse, coping ability, and religiosity), involves application of relevant theories to
Justin Abreu Sophie O’Manique URBST 114 May 16, 2018 The Nocturnal City Teenagers and adults love to party and they also love the club scene, whether they go out for a birthday or just for a night out to relax and to have fun. Others also go to get dressed up and to forget everything that is going on around them for a quick moment. In the club setting, one might find alcohol enough and therefore might resort to drugs in order to get more buzzed or high. Due to the fact that drugs are often mixed