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1 Unit 5: Drugs 5-1 Drug Dependence March 7, 2020
January 20, 2015 Sanders Forensics - Sanders

2 Unit 5: Drugs Drugs A drug is a natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans or other animals. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

3 Unit 5: Drugs Drug Dependency Non drug factors that play a part in drug dependence include: The personal characteristics of the user His or her expectations about the drug experience Society’s attitudes and possible responses The setting in which the drug is used March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

4 Unit 5: Drugs Marijuana Users Marijuana effects normal thought processes, perceptions and moods. Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in many states. These participants are at the annual J-Day event, April 20th. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

5 Psychological Dependence
Unit 5: Drugs Psychological Dependence Psychological dependence is the conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

6 Unit 5: Drugs Physical Dependence Physical dependence is defined as a physiological need for the drug that has been brought about by its regular use. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

7 Unit 5: Drugs Physical Dependence Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when the administration of the drug abruptly stops. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders

8 Classification of Abused Drugs
Unit 5: Drugs Classification of Abused Drugs Narcotic: A drug that induces sleep and depressed vital body functions. Hallucinogen: A substance that induces changes in normal thought process, perceptions, and moods. Depressant: A substance that slows the central nervous system. Stimulant: A substance that speeds up the central nervous system. March 7, 2020 Drugs Forensics - Sanders


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