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colton

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Of the following illnesses, which probably carries the greatest stigma?
 
  a. mental illness
  b. paralysis
  c. cancer
  d. diabetes

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What are the different categories of drugs? What effects do these drugs have on people? Give an example of a drug within each category.
 
  What is an Ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

(Answer: a)

Answer to Question 2

 Stimulants produce alertness and speed up activity (examples: caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines).
 Depressants slow activity and dull pain (examples: aspirin, Valium, alcohol).
 Hallucinogens can distort sensory perceptions (examples: LSD, peyote, ecstasy).
 Cannabis helps people relax and increases appetite (examples: marijuana, hashish).
 Steroids build muscle and strength.


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Gracias!

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