Assignment: Principle of Psychology
Chapter 4: Consciousness Drug Effects on the Brain and Behavior.
Instructions: Research, critically think, and answer the following questions in it's entirety regarding the following contents on drugs and the impact on the brain and behavior. Also, identify the Class/Category of the drug (ex: stimulant, opiates, etc.).
i. GHB: What is date rape and how has GHB been implicated as a date-rape drug?
ii. ALCOHOL: What is meant by binge drinking, and how prevalent is binge drinking on college campuses?
iii. MARIJUANA: Should marijuana be legalized nationwide? Why or why not?
iv. HEROIN: What is the rate of heroin use in your geographic area, and what is being done in your city to treat those with heroin addiction?
v. ECSTASY: Should Ecstasy be used for therapeutic purposes, such as for treatment of depression from loss of a loved one? Why or why not?
vi. RITALIN: Is Ritalin over-prescribed for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Why or why not?
vii. NICOTINE: Should nicotine be made illegal? Why or why not?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.