2.8 EN: The Effects of Drug Abuse

2.8 EN: The effects of drug abuse
SPM Science Form 4 Chapter 2 Body Coordination.


 

It is high time for a new debate on drug policy but politicians remain wary
Many fear that smoking pot can lead to greater consumption of other drugs—the “gateway effect”—but licensing weed would also mean fewer people involved in the illegal drugs trade, offsetting those costs. … And there are fewer users to push for reform. Read more on The Economist

Veterans Corner: Suicide among veterans, service members
As an example, the center cites Vietnam veterans who have gone largely untreated for PTSD the many who bury their emotional wounds by drinking and with the use of drugs. As these veterans age into retirement, symptoms of anxiety and depression emerge … Read more on Lake Country Sun