In this module, we will examine a number of drugs that are among the more commonly known addictive substances
HUS 4442: Substance Abuse and the Family
Required Textbooks: Hart, C.L. &Ksir, C. (2014). Drugs, society, and human behavior (17th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781259913860
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Module 6
Restricted Drugs
In this module, we will examine a number of drugs that are among the more commonly known addictive substances, including opioids (i.e., narcotics such as opium, heroin, oxycodone, Dilaudid, etc), hallucinogens (i.e., LSD, Peyote, PCP, etc.), marijuana, and performance-enhancing drugs (i.e., steroids, creatine).
Required Readings:
• Textbook: Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16
• View: How do steroids affect your muscles and the rest of your body? [Ted Talk 5:31 min]https://www.ted.com/talks/anees_bahji_how_do_steroids_affect_your_muscles_and_the_rest_of_your_body?language=en
Important Note: Quoted material is not allowed for coursework
Module 6 Discussion Forum 1
Steroids
Steroid use/abuse has become a common topic of discussion in our society. Although they have appropriate medical treatment uses, it seems that the focus on them is, in general, negative. After you have read the chapters for this week, click on the short video (linked on the Module 6 landing page under the required readings).
Then, discuss your thoughts and perspectives on this statement: Steroids are lifestyle drugs. For example, What does that statement mean to you? What evidence do you see to support or refute the statement? Are steroids so entrenched into our society that they are here to stay?
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