In a 2-3-page descriiptive essay:
Explain properties of drugs including the following:
Bioavailability
Effective dose
Site of action
Process of neurotransmission.
Based on these properties, discuss at least three ways drugs affect the human body.
Explain drug-taking behavior as discussed in the supplemental reading article (see below) and in Chapter 20 of the text.
Using the scenario found below, discuss three drug-taking behaviors.
The paper should include reference to the textbook and the supplemental reading article.
Article: Hayley, A. C., Hart, C. L., O’Malley, K. Y., Stough, C. K. K., & Downey, L. A. (2019). Risky driving behaviours among stimulant drug users and the role of aggression: Findings from a national survey. Addiction, 114(12), 2187–2196. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.14759
Scenario:
Darren is a 28-year-old Caucasian father of two children. He lives with his girlfriend who also has two children. He has smoked cannabis consistently since his teens. His step-father also used cannabis daily. He has also used pain medication frequently for a problem with his back caused by a car accident in his late teens. This medication is often prescribed, but he has also used “extra” medication from family and friends. He does not view this is misuse since it is for a legitimate medical condition. Following the accident, he found it difficult to catch up in school, and did not finish high school. He states that he plans to complete his G.E.D. Darren has struggled to maintain consistent work, throughout his early adulthood. He has recently worked in the food industry and in construction. He has frequent disagreements with managers and bosses, often “flying off the handle” and has been described as an “angry person” by some acquaintances. This has accounted for some of his unstable work history, as he has lost jobs due to outbursts at work or disagreements with managers. In addition, he struggles to maintain steady work in construction due to the season nature of the trade. The last few summers he has worked with a roofing crew. He and some of his coworkers have begun using cocaine.
Your assignment should be a 2-3-page descriiptive essay, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice in the human service profession.
Reference page: Sources listed in APA format.
Include a minimum of two scholarly or academic sources to support your responses and conclusions.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned.
Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
Use APA formatting and citation style.
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