1. Drug Abuse
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2. Drug Abuse
Men have higher rates of current illicit drug use than women
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3. Drug Abuse Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug
It is used by 75%
of those reporting
drug abuse
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4. Drug Abuse
Marijuana is readily available among young people in both public and
private schools
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5. Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Depressants Cannabis Narcotics
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6. Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens Anabolic steroids Inhalants
Designer drugs
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7. Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants Stimulate the central nervous system
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8. Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants
Produce higher heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased mental activity
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9. Types of Illegal Drugs Stimulants
Cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines
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10. Types of Illegal Drugs Depressants
Used illegally to produce intoxication, to counter the effects of other drugs,...
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11. Types of Illegal Drugs Depressants Sedatives Tranquilizers
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12. Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis
drug with limited hallucinogenic properties
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13. Types of Illegal Drugs Cannabis Marijuana Cannabis plants
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14. Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics
Street use of these drugs is intended to induce pleasure,…
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15. Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics
…euphoria, a lack of concern, and general feelings of well-being
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16. Types of Illegal Drugs Narcotics Opium, heroin, morphine
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17. Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens
Street use is intended to produce “mind expansion,” hallucinations, and psychedelic experiences
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18. Types of Illegal Drugs Hallucinogens LSD PCP
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19. Types of Illegal Drugs Inhalants
Highly volatile substances which generally act as central nervous system depressants
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