Hallucinogens, Inhalants, and Steroids
• Compare the physiological effects, psychological effects, and addictive properties of substances
• Analyze the risks and implications of poly-substance abuse
• Explain the process of cross-tolerance
Write a comparison (similarities and differences) of the physiological effects, psychological effects, and addictive properties of two substances (one each from two of the three following categories: hallucinogens, inhalants, and steroids).
o Chapter 3, “The Major Substances of Abuse and the Body” (pp. 79–92 and 96–97 only)
• Article:Lankenau, S. E., & Clatts, M. C. (2005). Patterns of polydrug use among ketamine injectors in New York City. Substance Use & Misuse, 40(9–10), 1381-1397.
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• Article: Funk, D., Marinelli, P. W., & Lê, A. D. (2006). Biological processes underlying co-use of alcohol and nicotine: Neuronal mechanisms, cross-tolerance, and genetic factors. Alcohol Research & Health, 29(3), 186–192.
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• Article: Stone, A. L., Storr, C. L., & Anthony, J. C. (2006). Evidence for a hallucinogen dependence syndrome developing soon after onset of hallucinogen use during adolescence. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 15(3), 116–130.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
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