2.8 EN: The Effects of Drug Abuse

Published November 23, 2013

2.8 EN: The effects of drug abuse – SPM Science Form 4 Chapter 2 Body Coordination.

Avoiding Cocaine Addiction: Sons Of Addicted Fathers Less Likely To Be …

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Rather, the animals appeared inured to the addictive effect of cocaine, with no remodeling of the brain to reinforce the addiction. Normally, drug-addicted humans and other animals experience a restructuring of the brain reinforcing dependence on the drug.
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Lady Gaga says she was addicted to marijuana: Is pot addictive?

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Key characteristics of an addiction include the inability to abstain from using the substance, behavioral impairment, cravings and diminished recognition of chronic, increasing problems because of abusing the substance, Levenson pointed out. Not only …
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Cash-strapped NZAF to broaden health aims

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Speaking at this afternoon's AGM both the chair and the chief executive highlighted concerns about the over-representation of gay and bi men in health issues such as heart conditions, sexually transmitted infections and alcohol and drug abuse. Some of …
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