Smoking And Illicit Drug Use

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309453073

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The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda Pdf

Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.

Author : Mark S. Gold
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0789005077

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Smoking and Illicit Drug Use by Mark S. Gold Pdf

In Smoking and Illicit Drug Use, you'll see why smoking, specifically among teenagers, has plateaued and increased since 1981. You'll also find in this current compilation an accumulation of knowledge dealing with the mechanistic functions of nicotine dependence, data showing the prevelance of nicotine addiction among users of mood-altering drugs, and the most efficacious ways to address this complex form of substance dependency. Smoking and Illicit Drug Use is a timely and much-needed source of current medical information. Overall, it will help you see the biological basis for nicotine dependence, the similarities between nicotine dependence and heroin and cocaine dependence, and the effects this type of dependence can have on human behavior. More importantly, you'll find these topics thoroughly covered: the rationale for use of pharmacological therapy for nicotine dependence the association between cigarette smoking and major depression the relationship between heavy smokers and patients with psychiatric disorders the prevelance of tobacco, alcohol, and drug use in populations treated by primary care physicians the commitment needed to create and maintain a smoke-free inpatient environment Smoking kills more patients than those killed by heroin and cocaine addictions combined each year. Hence, the immediate need for the information contained in Smoking and Illicit Drug Use. So if you're interested in uncovering the biological basis for cigarette smoking and creating ways to develop new approaches for treatment, get a copy and find out for yourself how you can succeed in facilitating the complex phenomenon of smoking cessation.

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : College students
ISBN : MINN:31951P00914192R

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991 by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Adulthood
ISBN : UOM:39015029540633

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991: College students and young adults by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Adulthood
ISBN : UOM:39015029540963

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991: Secondary school students by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : High school students
ISBN : UOM:39015015173852

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Illicit Drug Use, Smoking and Drinking by America's High School Studtents, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1987 by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCSD:31822037817723

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How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease by Anonim Pdf

This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1993-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781568068701

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Illicit Drug Use by Anonim Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,Janet Joy,Alison Mack
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309065313

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Marijuana As Medicine? by Institute of Medicine,Janet Joy,Alison Mack Pdf

Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : College students
ISBN : 0160382696

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991: College students and young adults by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : MINN:31951D01373045J

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Youth and Drugs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : High school seniors
ISBN : OCLC:27476478

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991 by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf

Author : Jerald G. Bachman,Katherine N. Wadsworth,Patrick M. O'Malley,Lloyd D. Johnston,John E. Schulenberg
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134803538

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Smoking, Drinking, and Drug Use in Young Adulthood by Jerald G. Bachman,Katherine N. Wadsworth,Patrick M. O'Malley,Lloyd D. Johnston,John E. Schulenberg Pdf

Why do some young adults substantially change their patterns of smoking, drinking, or illicit drug use after graduating from high school? In this book, the authors show that leaving high school and leaving home create new freedoms that are linked to increases in the use of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine. They also show that marriage, pregnancy, and parenthood create new responsibilities that are linked to decreases in drug use. The research is based on more than 33,000 young people followed from high school through young adulthood by the nationwide Monitoring the Future project. Every two years, participants reported on their drug use, as well as their schooling, employment, military service, living arrangements, marriages, pregnancies, parenthood, and even their divorces. The unique qualities of this research--large nationally representative samples, follow-ups extending up to 14 years beyond high school, and multiple approaches to analysis and data presentation--allowed the examination of several important influences simultaneously, while retaining much of the rich detail encountered in the real world. On the whole, the results are encouraging, suggesting that the potentials for change and improvement during the transition to adulthood are as important as the detrimental effects of problem behavior in adolescence. This research is a "must" read for anyone concerned with how new freedoms and responsibilities impact adolescents, young adults, and the use of licit and illicit drugs.

Author : Hank Resnik
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788102966

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Youth and Drugs by Hank Resnik Pdf

Examines past and present societal influences that have fostered the continued use of licit and illicit drugs by Americans from virtually every walk of life. Presents the analyses and viewpoints of prevention and communications experts on how "mixed messages" are often sent to American youth regarding acceptable use of alcohol and other drugs. Analyzes public and private sector policies, practices, and regulatory initiatives aimed at reducing and eliminating alcohol and other drug problems.

Author : Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : College students
ISBN : 0160382688

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Smoking, Drinking, and Illicit Drug Use Among American Secondary School Students, College Students, and Young Adults, 1975-1991: Secondary school students by Lloyd Johnston,Patrick M. O'Malley,Jerald G. Bachman Pdf