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heroin abuse, substance abuse, marijuana abuse, illicit drug abuse, narcotic abuse, cocaine abuse, hallucinogen abuse, pcp abuse, lsd abuse, drug abuse, use of illicit drugs, abuse of prescription, over-the-counter drugs, purposes other than those, which they, manner, in quantities other than directed, drug abuse first aid, drug abuse, dependence, history, incidence , and effects of drugs, drug categories, marijuana, "grass", "pot", "reefer", "joint", "hashish", "cannabis", "weed", "mary jane", 1 in 3 americans has used marijuana at least once, 10%, the population uses it on a regular basis, next to tobacco, alcohol, areas, marijuana, most popular substance chosen by young people, regular use, source of marijuana, hemp plant, cannabis sativa, active ingredient is thc, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinoids, found, in the leaves, flowering shoots, the plant, hashish, resinous substance, tops of female plants, contains the highest concentration of thc, drug dose delivered from any particular preparation of marijuana greatly, concentration of thc, a hundred fold, due to diluents, contaminants, in the sample, effects of marijuana noted, seconds to several minutes after inhaling the smoke, a joint, a pipe, 30 to 60 minutes after ingestion, eating foods containing marijuana, "hash brownies", the effects, felt immediately by the smoker, further inhalation, stopped at any time to regulate the effect, ingesting marijuana experience effects, slower to develop, cumulative, longer-lasting, variable, making unpleasant reactions more likely, primary effects of marijuana, behavioral, the drug affects the central nervous system, cns, popular use of marijuana has arisen, its effects of euphoria, feeling of joy, relaxation, increased visual, auditory, taste perceptions, low-to-moderate doses, most users also report an increase in appetite, "the munchies", unpleasant effects, occur include depersonalization, inability to distinguish oneself from others, changed body image, disorientation, acute panic reactions, severe paranoia, cases of severe delirium, hallucinations, violence have also been reported, such cases should raise suspicion that the marijuana, have been laced, another agent pcp, marijuana has specific effects, decrease one's ability to perform tasks requiring a great deal of coordination, driving a car, visual tracking is impaired, sense of time is typically prolonged, learning greatly affected, the drug diminishes one's ability to concentrate, pay attention, learning, become "state-dependent" meaning that information acquired, learned under the influence of marijuana is best recalled, in the same state of drug influence, marijuana effects, blood-shot eyes, increased heart rate, blood pressure, bronchodilatation, users, bronchial irritation bronchoconstriction, bronchospasm, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma in heavy users, detrimental effects upon the immune system, regular users, upon stopping marijuana use, experience withdrawal effects, agitation, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, the metabolite, substance formed, the body breaks down the drug, marijuana stored, in the body's fat tissue, evidence of marijuana demonstrated in heavy users, urine testing up to 1 month after discontinuing the drug, active component in cannabis is believed to have medical properties, many maintain that it is effective, in the treatment of nausea, chemotherapy in cancer patients, others claim that cannabis stimulates appetite in patients, aids, in the treatment of glaucoma, active ingredient in marijuana has been approved, a synthetic medication, dronabinol, purposes, use of whole marijuana remains hugely controversial, currently, cannabis is illegal, medical use under federal law, phencyclidine, pcp, "angel dust", difficult to estimate the current use of phencyclidine, many individuals, not recognize that they have taken it, illicit substances, marijuana, laced, pcp, the user aware of it, a 1986 national institute of drug abuse survey of high school seniors revealed that over 12%, the students had used hallucinogens, many of these drugs probably contained pcp, pcp use, dates back to 1967, it was sold, the "peace pill", in the haight-ashbury district of san francisco, its use never became very popular, it had a reputation, causing "bad trips", pcp use grew, mid-1970s primarily, different packaging, sprinkling on leaves, smoked, marketing strategies, 1980s it was established, the most commonly used hallucinogen, the majority of users aged 15-25, phencyclidine was initially developed by a pharmaceutical company searching, new anesthetic, was not suitable, human use, its psychotropic, mind-altering, side effects, pcp is no longer manufactured, legitimate, legal purposes, unfortunately it, made rather, great expense by anyone, a knowledge of organic chemistry, makes it a prime drug, the illicit drug industry, available illegally, a white, crystalline powder, dissolved in either alcohol, water, pcp administered in different ways, onset of effects is related, of administration, dissolved, pcp taken intravenously, "shot up", its effects noted, seconds, sprinkled over dried parsley, oregano, marijuana leaves, smoked, effects noted, 2-5 minutes, peaking at 15-30 minutes, taken orally, in pill form, mixed, food, beverages, pcp's effects, noted, 30 minutes, tend to peak at, 2-5 hours, lower doses of pcp typically produce euphoria, feelings of joy, decreased inhibition similar to drunkenness, mid-range doses cause numbness throughout the body, changes in perception, extreme anxiety, violence, large doses, produce paranoia, auditory hallucinations, psychosis similar to schizophrenia, massive doses, commonly associated, ingesting the drug, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, muscle rigidity, acute kidney failure, death, the analgesic, pain-killing, properties of pcp, users who incur significant injuries, not feel any pain, ketamine, a compound related to pcp, has grown in popularity in recent years, commonly referred to, special k, hallucinogens, pcp, commonly abused hallucinogens include lsd, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin, mushrooms, "shrooms", peyote, a cactus plant containing the active ingredient mescaline, use of naturally occurring hallucinogens, specifically, religious rites, has been documented, centuries, mushrooms containing psilocybin were used by the native people of mexico, peyote use was common among southwestern native americans, lsd, synthetic substance, first developed by a legitimate pharmaceutical company in 1938, most hallucinogens, used experimentally rather than on a regular basis, most users reporting only single, several uses per year, lsd, extremely potent hallucinogen, minuscule doses required to produce effects, compared to lsd, psilocybin is 100-200 times less potent, mescaline, peyote, 4,000 times less potent, hallucinogens, commonly associated, extreme anxiety, absence of contact, reality, height, the drug experience, "bad trips", a "flashback", experiences, recur, further ingesting the drug, such experiences typically occur, times of increased stress, tend to decrease in frequency, intensity individual stops taking the drugs, stimulants, "speed", "crack", "coke", "snow", "crank", "go", "speedball", "crystal", "cross-tops", "yellow jackets", cocaine, abuse of cocaine increased dramatically, in the late 1980s, early 1990s but is now on the decline, cocaine inhaled, the nose, "snorting", dissolved in water, administered intravenously, mixed, heroin, iv use, combination is referred to, a speedball, a simple chemical procedure, cocaine changed into a smokeable form known, freebase, crack, smoking produces an instant, intense euphoria, sense of joy, attractive to abusers, effects include local numbness, powerful stimulation, the central nervous system, feelings of increased confidence, energy, decreased inhibition, increased use, dependence to cocaine, related to its specific characteristics of producing an extremely pleasurable high that is very short lived, encourages the user into more frequent, regular use to attain the desired effects, tolerance, dependence, chronic use of cocaine, regular users, exhibit mood swings, depression, sleep problems, memory loss, social withdrawal, loss of interest in school, work, family, friends, heavy use, paranoia, cocaine users, become violent, amphetamines, 1950s, 1960s, amphetamines were commonly, conditions fatigue, obesity, mild depression, such use has ceased, the drugs have a high potential, addiciton, categorized, controlled substances, over-the-counter, otc, amphetamine look-alike drugs, abused, drugs typically contain caffeine, stimulant ingredients, marketed, appetite suppressants, stay-awake/stay-alert aids, taken in high doses, otc drugs, same high, effects associated, amphetamines, regular users, exhibit irritability, restlessness, sleep disturbances, tremors, dilated pupils, skin flushing, weight loss over time, inhalants, inhalant abuse became popular, young teens, in the 1960s, "glue sniffing", a broader variety of inhalants have, become popular, inhalant use typically involves younger adolescents, school-age children, occurs primarily, experimental behavior, groups of peers, commonly abused inhalants include model glue, spray paints, cleaning fluids, gasoline, liquid typewriter correction fluid, aerosol propellants, deodorants, hair sprays, chemicals, poured into a plastic bag, soaked into rags, inhaled, drugs, absorbed, the respiratory tract, an altered mental state is noted, 5-15 minutes, adverse effects associated, inhalant abuse include liver, kidney damage, convulsions, peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, brain damage, sudden death, most inhalant use occurs amongst teens, preteens who, not have access to illicit drugs, alcohol, opiates, opioids, and narcotics, opiates, derived from opium poppies, morphine, codeine, opioids refer to synthetically produced substances, the same effect, morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, propoxyphene, methadone, all of these substances, natural, synthetic, considered narcotics, pain-killers, drugs produce an altered interpretation of painful stimuli, decrease anxiety, promote sedation, heroin is commonly used intravenously, associated health concerns specific to iv drug use, sharing needles, using contaminated needles, hepatitis, hiv infection, aids, must be considered, stages of juvenile drug use, several stages of drug use, young people, progress more quickly, the stages than, adults, experimental use, involves peers, recreational use, user, enjoy defying parents, authority figures, regular use, increased school, work absenteeism, worries, losing drug source, uses drugs to "remedy" negative feeling, begins to isolate from friends, family, change peer group to others who, regular users, takes pride in noting increased tolerance, ability to "handle" the drug, daily preoccupation, loss of motivation, indifference toward school, work, behavior changes, become evident, preoccupation, drug use supersedes all prior interests, relationships, secretive behavior, dealing drugs to help support habit, use of other, harder drugs, increase, legal complications, increase, dependence, cannot face daily routine, drugs, continued denial of problem, deteriorating physical condition, loss of "control" over use, become suicidal, financial, legal complications worsen, have severed ties, family members, friends by this time, treatment overview, area of medicine, least intensive treatment, the starting point, comprehensive residential treatment programs monitor, address potential withdrawal symptoms/behaviors, incorporate behavior recognition, modification programs, psychotherapeutic treatments both, perhaps family, in group settings, prolonged after-care component, provide peer support, drug addiction, serious, complicated health condition that, both physiological, psychological treatment, important to have an evaluation, a trained professional, appropriate care, the addictive potential of currently, prescribed medications, drug abuse by self, a family member, interested in more information regarding drug abuse, seeking treatment of drug abuse, a family member, seek out information, support from local 12-step support groups, alcoholics anonymous, aa, narcotics anonymous, na, ala-teen-alanon, support groups, smart recovery, moderation management, lifering recovery, alcoholism, support group, chemical dependence, support group.