Unit 3 Discussion post

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DB 3.1

Each drug has a different effect on the body and signs can often be hard to detect for some substances over a short-term period. Based on our reading, what are the top 3 drugs which you feel are most damaging to the human body. Why? Please be sure to sare more about your perspective and use examples to support your claims.

DB 3.2

In thinking about making a diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder, how do the physical effects of drugs/alcohol factor in when making an accurate diagnosis? Please find one scholarly article to share with the class that helped you when formulating your response.

DB 3.3

In the case of Mary, and many others, how do you think that meth effected her body and mind? What are your reaction to those individuals who discussed their serious dental issues as a result of meth use? What are your reaction to the “faces of meth” subjects who clearly have several physical changes as a result of continued use?.

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Welcome to Unit 3!
Welcome to Unit 3!
Assignments due for Unit 3 in addition to material presented in class:

For Unit 3, please complete the following listed below.
Review the sections for each substance entitled “Effects on the Body” for Chapter 3 in Stevens & Smith if necessary as our unit discussion this week will be on the effects of drugs/alcohol on the human body.
Access NIDA’s “Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse” website by clicking HERE. Please view all links except for the section on HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Infectious Diseases (which will be covered in a later unit).
Read “Heads Up” by clicking HERE HERE – Alternative Formats in addition to more information by NIDA about the effects of drugs/alcohol on the body by clicking HERE HERE – Alternative Formats .
Complete the discussion board assignments for the unit listed below. Note the minimum posting/reply requirements.
Unit Objectives:
To examine the physical effects of drugs and alcohol in adults and teens;
To learn more about the stages of addiction and the physical effects that often results in particular stages of addiction.
Physical Effects of Methamphetamine: Mary’s Story
Watch Video Faces of Meth: Mary’s Story Duration: (8:26)
User: sierranevadamedia – Added: 4/27/07

Of all drugs of abuse, methaphetamine has been shown to have the quickest and most devestating effects on the body (and mind). Those who use “meth” often suffer serious physical and medical consequences.
Physical Effects of Methamphetamine: Dental
Watch Video Crystal Meth: The Wrong Road Pt. 3 Duration: (9:46)
User: mitchtvnet – Added:2/11/08
Physical Effects of Methamphetamine: Faces
Watch Video Faces of Meth Before And After Mug Shots – Educational Video Duration: (2:01)
User: rosaryfilms – Added:4/9/08

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