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Topic- The Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

Purpose: This assignment corresponds to information from Chapter 4 of the textbook, and is intended to better acquaint students with the effects of psychoactive drugs.

PROCEDURE AND CONTENT

Visit any web site and select, How Do Psychoactive Drugs Affect Us?

Based on the information learned from the module, answer the following questions "essay-style" in your own words.

Introduction

These following 9 questions will be in body

1. What are the four methods by which psychoactive drugs may enter our bloodstream?

2. What are the three phases our bodies go through when we are under the influence of psychoactive drugs?

3. Which division of the nervous system is primarily altered by the effects of psychoactive drugs?

4. What are the three major classes of psychoactive drugs?

5. Briefly describe how nicotine and caffeine differ in how they work to produce their psychoactive affects on our bodies.

6. Briefly explain how alcohol works to produce its psychoactive affects on our bodies.

7. Identify and explain the two ways one can develop "tolerance" to psychoactive drugs.

8. Find out at least one incidence of drug abuse in Oman and discuss with the statistics available.

9. Is rehabilitation possible? Explain the different methods of rehabilitation.

Conclusion

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT:

1. A minimum 500 word research paper with at least 5 citations has to be submitted through turn-it-in (eduportal). Do not include the reference section for the word count.

2. Typed and double spaced, with Arial (10 point font) or Times New Roman (11 or 12 point font) and 1 inch margins

3. Provide references to your sources using APA format .

5. Each assignment is worth 10 points.

6. Read instructions carefully and be sure to complete all aspects of the assignment.