Complete the chart use the following scenario:
Over the weekend, your college baseball team had no practices and no games. You know many of them use alcohol because they are over the age of 21. You start to notice that a couple of the players seem to have problems focusing on playing in practice and forgot the signs by the coaches. They also report that they feel anxious, can't sleep, and feel sick to their stomach and have been vomiting all week.
Use the chart on the next page to help you conclude.
Example: If someone complains of dehydration and depression then you would put an X in all the drug columns that these signs/symptoms are common. Once you complete the chart with all the given information then answer the questions on page three and submit this document as your assignment.
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Alcohol
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Tobacco
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Marijuana
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Cocaine
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Ecstasy
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GHB
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aggression
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agitation
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anxiety
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asthma
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breaks with reality
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chronic cough
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concentration impairment
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decrease appetite
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decrease Coordination
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decrease fear
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decrease Motor Skills
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decrease Reaction Time
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decrease sleep
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decrease Visual Acuity
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decreased ambition/motivation
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dehydration
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depression
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diabetes
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emphysema
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fatigue
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gum disease
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Increase Acid Metabolites
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Increase Speed Time in Short/Long Term Activities
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increased heart rate
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increased triglycerides
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irregular heart rate
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learning impairment
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less aggressive/defensive
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libido
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memory impairment
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mood alterations
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muscle weakness
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nausea
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obsessive behavior
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overly friendly
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panic attacks
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paranoia
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restlessness
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Shaking
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shortness of breath
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skin disorders
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Slurred Speech
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sudden exhilaration
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Trembling
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vomiting
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Does the text state anything regarding how long the effects of each drug can last?
Alchohol -
Tobacco -
Marijuanna -
Cocaine -
Ectasy -
GHB -
From your signs/symptom chart and the question above answer the following:
1. What drug do you feel has been abused?
2. Why do you feel it is this drug?
3. Why do you feel it is not any of the other drugs?