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Abuse. Is. Bad (Marijuana (Abuse (It is a psychoactive drug that alters…
Abuse. Is. Bad
Marijuana
This pain may be chronic, but this ass is iconic!
Abuse
It is a psychoactive drug that alters people's perceptions.
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
Affects on the body
impaired motor control, slowed reaction time, short term memory loss, warped sense of time, lung problems, weakened immune system, cognitive damage, increased risk of cancer
https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/marijuana/effects-on-body#1
Stats
The average age of first trying it is 14. One joint has 2,000 chemical compounds. 1 in 6 who repeatedly use become addicted. Marijuana is the second most frequently found substance in drivers involved in fatal car accidents.
Vaping marijuana
Vaping uses concentrated extracts and can have a more intense effect. The product could contain carcinogenic compounds, which are cancer causing.
Opioids
Abuse
Stats and stuff
Interestingly, the rate of opioid use is higher in the caucasian population
While only 1,000 people a day are prescribed opioids, 69,000 people die daily in the US from opioid related activities
Fairly accessible on their own, making transactions (legal or illegal) relatively easy
Unfortunately, the pain relief side of opioids make it easier to get hooked on them
Treatment includes behavioral therapy, support groups, etc.
Prescription
The intended use for opioids was for relief from intense/chronic pain
Alcohol
Alcoholism Stage 1
: The early stage, in which one uses alcohol in moderation to relax. I then progresses to a need for alcohol in order to manage stress.
Alcoholism Stage 2
: The middle stage, in which the drinker attempts to hide the problem, the body develops tolerance, and drinking is a central event in a person's life.
Alcoholism Stage 3
: The person becomes aggressive and isolated, alcohol consumption interferes with food consumption, the body is addicted.
Portions of Alcohol
Adderall
Prescription
The intended use for Adderall was for ADHD and narcolepsy treatments, as introduced in 1996.
Legal if prescribed.
Abuse
Adderall Side Effects
6.4% of college students use it recreationally.
Can be referred to as "zing" or "black beauties."
Treatment includes a decrease in use and support groups.
