pick your poison
Let’s face it, drugs are everywhere. Illegal and prescription drugs are readily available for those looking to cope with various afflictions. Unfortunately, many individuals use drugs illegally; in addition, drugs approved by the FDA are abused. Whatever the source, strong addictions develop from inappropriate use. Select a drug that you’ve heard about or learned about in this course. Once you’ve selected this drug answer all of the following questions in one page paper:
- What is the prevalence of this drug’s usage? (For example, how many use, who uses, demographics, and so on. Is this drug injected, smoked, inhaled, or ingested? Give details.
- What are the physical signs and symptoms associated with this drug (for example, usage, and withdrawal)?
- What is the typical abuse pattern or cycle associated with this drug?
- Describe the typical rehabilitation for this drug. Does it involve detoxification? Explain.
- What is the most recommended and/or most successful intervention model or approach used to treat individuals addicted to this substance? Include information about relapse.