Drug Profile Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you identify abused substances and their various effects. Include the following:

Explain the psychology and physiology of addiction.
Identify specific drug substances covering the following categories: stimulants, depressants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and cannabis.
Discuss the addiction potential of various abused substances, what effects they have, and withdrawal symptoms.
Discuss how prescription drugs can be abused and lead to addiction.

Use at least three outside sources, such as articles from the University Library.

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All drugs, regardless of whether the drug is over-the-counter, prescription or illegal alters one’s body chemistry, body function, and can be harmful. An overdose is imminent if one abuses drugs on a regular basis. Even though one should never abuse drugs, lack of education on substance abuse leads to addiction because…………

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