Drug Abuse as a Chronic Condition, Redonna Chandler (3 of 3)
Drug Abuse as a Chronic Condition, Redonna Chandler (3 of 3) – In this interview, Redonna K. Chandler, Ph.D., Division of Epidemiology at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, compares addiction to a chronic condition requiring long-term, multifaceted treatment, and comments on the feasibility of dealing with it as such in the criminal justice system. (Opinions or points of view expressed represent the spearker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or enforcement by the US Department of Justice.)
2 Parodies and 10 Justin Bieber Weed Memes; 6 Effects of Marijuana Use
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While the memes and parodies may appear that smoking weed is light matter, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse warned of at least six effects of marijuana use. These are: 1. Mood varies, ranging from euphoria to calmness or anxiety. Most weed …
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Drug Abuse Runs in Families
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The study was funded by grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAN), and an ALF project grant, Lund, Sweden. The authors have disclosed no …
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Courts v. Cops
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According to the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), however, police officers routinely abuse their power under TAP by stopping and arresting minority residents and their guests on suspicion of trespass without any legal justification. The NYCLU …
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Series hopes to shine light on addiction challenges
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her. Although the …
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