Research Paper Homework
Your total Homework should be 8 to 10 pages plus a title and reference page
Directions:
Research the psychological, physiological and pharmacological effects of five of the substances listed below. Include a discussion of the interaction effects that occur when 2 or more substances are used simultaneously. Differentiate between use and abuse as well as when the substance(s) may be socially acceptable, culturally influenced and medically indicated.
Choose five substances from the list below. Please identify your choices.
Nicotine
Alcohol
Stimulants
CNS Depressants
Marijuana
Narcotics
Inhalants
Hallucinogens
Steroids
Prescription medication
Over the counter (OTC) drugs
Herbal remedies
Some examples of interaction effects might be:
Alcohol and Prescription Narcotics
CNS Depressants and Stimulants
Narcotics and Stimulants
Marijuana and Alcohol
Steroids and Alcohol
Hallucinogens and Stimulants et al.
References:
Book: Hanson, G.R., Venturelli, P.J. & Fleckenstein, A.E. (2018). Drugs and Society. (13th edition). Burlington, MA Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN- 9781284110876
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.