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Receptors And Drug Abuse Essays and Term Papers
Phencyclidine: The Dawn Of A New AgeApril, 1956 : The pharmaceutical company Parke & Davis first synthesize what
they believe to be the perfect anesthetic (Souza, 1995). When administered to
patients, it causes a completely dissociative state, with no significant
respiratory or cardiovascular depression. Patients appear to be ...
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The Dawn Of A New Age: PCPApril, 1956 : The pharmaceutical company Parke & Davis first synthesize what
they believe to be the perfect anesthetic (Souza, 1995). When administered to
patients, it causes a completely dissociative state, with no significant
respiratory or cardiovascular depression. Patients appear to be ...
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AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (), suppresses the immune system
related to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A person
infected with HIV gradually loses immune function along with certain immune
cells called CD4 T-lymphocytes or CD4 T-cells, causing the infected person
to ...
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Legalization of MarijuanaThe most commonly abused illicit drug in our country. A medically beneficial plant that may be able to help thousands with their pain, and an illegal drug that is smuggled into our country on a daily basis, marijuana is on everyone’s mind. What should America do about this problem?
In the ...
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AIDS And HIVIntroduction
Being one of the most fatal viruses in the nation, AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is now a serious public health concern in most major
U.S. cities and in countries worldwide. Since 1986 there have been impressive
advances in understanding of the AIDS virus, its mechanisms, ...
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Methamphetamine: Built For Speed??
Methamphetamine has reclaimed a place in the lexicon of "party" drugs. Hailed by
nocturnal adventurers, condemned by raver idealists, is speed a sleepless dream
or an addictive nightmare?
Here at the end of the millennium, the pace of modern life seems fleeting -- a
whirl of minutes, hours ...
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AIDSPREFACE
In an extensive article in the Summer-Autumn 1990 issue of "Top Secret", Prof
J. Segal and Dr. L. Segal outline their theory that is a man-made disease,
originating at Pentagon bacteriological warfare labs at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
"Top Secret" is the international edition of the German ...
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AIDS: A U.S.- Made Monster?PREFACE
In an extensive article in the Summer-Autumn 1990 issue of "Top Secret",
Prof J. Segal and Dr. L. Segal outline their theory that AIDS is a man-
made disease, originating at Pentagon bacteriological warfare labs at Fort
Detrick, Maryland. "Top Secret" is the international edition of the ...
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Attention Deficit DisorderDuring the last one hundred years scientists and doctors have been studying why some people can not stay still and pay attention. The first documented mention in a Medical text of was in 1904 in the British journal Lancet.
The Story of Fidgety Philip
"Let me see if Philip can
Be a little ...
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AIDS: US Made?In an article in the Summer-Autumn 1990 issue of "Top Secret", Prof. J.
Segal and Dr. L. Segal illustrate their theory that AIDS is a man-made disease,
originating at Pentagon bacteriological warfare labs at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
"Top Secret" is the international edition of the German magazine ...
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CocaineWhy use ? This is a question that perplexes many doctors of medicine and psychology. As an ex user, I feel that this topic is one that I have a personal interest in. I will start by defining what is. is a colorless or white crystalline powder extracted from coca leaves, occasionally used in ...
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Heroin Addiction - As A Social ProblemMillions of Americans struggle with addiction. Heroin addiction in particular can be especially detrimental to the life of the addict, family, friends and community. In the past, Heroin addiction was viewed as a moral failing, rather than an actual medical condition. Over the last 20 years it has ...
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Angina PectorisCONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 The Human Heart
5 Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease
5 Heart Attack
5 Sudden Death
5 Angina
6 Angina Pectoris
6 Signs and Symptoms
7 Different Forms of Angina
8 Causes of Angina
9 Atherosclerosis
9 Plaque
10 ...
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Angina PectorisCONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 The Human Heart
5 Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease
5 Heart Attack
5 Sudden Death
5 Angina
6 Angina Pectoris
6 Signs and Symptoms
7 Different Forms of Angina
8 Causes of Angina
9 Atherosclerosis
9 Plaque
10 ...
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Oxycontin (Oxycodone)Oxycodone is a drug in a class of medications called opiate analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, but it used to be prescribed in small doses to treat diarrhea. Oxycontin is a single ingredient ...
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War On DrugsThe word drugs, is a difficult word to define. It can have various definitions; A drug is anything one can get addicted to; from legal to illegal substances (Idralowitz, 2002). A well-known drug that most Americans suffer from is tobacco and alcohol. Unfortunately this is not illegal in the U.S ...
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Drugs: A Major Problem In Canadian SocietyA major problem that exists within Canadian society is the abuse of mind-
altering substances. Such narcotics cause not only health problems, but also
violent and potentially criminal acts. A mind-altering narcotic can be defined
as both the legal and illegal type. The four main categories of ...
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Use Of Psychedelics For Medicinal PurposesAS91602
Integrate Biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Jack Kelliher
DECRIMINALISATION AND USE OF PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS/MENTAL HEALTH ...
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Tourette's DisorderTourette Syndrome And Other Tic Disorders
Definitions of Tic Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Symptomatology
Associated Behaviors and Cognitive Difficulties
Etiology
Stimulant Medications
Epidemiology and Genetics
Non-Genetic ...
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DepressionDepression
Depression, millions of people have it, but they do not know how to cope with it. Many people that do not know what depression is usually just say “why cant they just cheer up”, well its a lot harder than it sounds for them to cheer up. Depression has been known since the time of the ...
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