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Magic mushrooms

Some species of mushrooms contain naturally occurring hallucinogenic compounds like psilocybin and psilocin. These mushrooms are known as magic mushroom. Magic mushrooms may be used in a fresh state or after being prepared after being dried and brewed (USDOJ, 2005). …

    Tetrahydrocannabinol & Cannabis

    Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs in the UK. Cannabis is derived from various parts of cannabis plant. There are a group of chemicals called cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant which are responsible for producing the …

      Abuse of prescription drugs or over the counter drugs

      Besides the illicit drugs, the prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs are also commonly abused by the young people. In a study by Bell (1984) the most commonly used prescription drugs by the young people were categorized as sedatives, tranquilizers, and …

        Prevention and Treatment of drug abuse in UK

        Involvement with drug use starts at a young age. Every year nearly 20, 000 young people are estimated to develop into adult problem drug users (Edinburgh University & Crew, 2000). Thus in order to be most effective, drug strategies should …

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          Young People’s Substance Misuse Strategy

          This strategy was implemented in April 2005 and was the result of joint venture of the Home office with the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health (Home Office, 2007). The aim of this strategy is to …

            Treatment options

            The problem of drug abuse results in numerous problems including physical, psychological and social. Thus numerous treatment modalities are available to people with drug problems. These include pharmacotherapy, psychological help and social support (Leshner, 1999). Many times different modalities of …

              Abusing drugs

              General practitioners are usually the first point of contact of the individual, abusing drugs with that of health services. GP’s have the responsibility of assessing the individual and referring him to the specialist services when required. In the U. K, …

                Community Drug Teams

                Community drug teams are usually NHS based services which provide an individual with an easy access to information, advice related to counselling, drug treatment etc (Home Office, 2007). Structured day care programs are also offered by some community drug teams. …

                  Psychological support

                  Counseling aims to help and support the individuals by helping them take control of their lives, improve their social relationships and take control of their drugs habits. Drug abuse can be considered to be a chronic problem similar to other …

                    The National Drugs Helpline (Talk to frank Campaign)

                    Talk to FRANK is a campaign which offers advice and information regarding drugs (specifically class A drugs) and helps people understand the harmful affects of drugs. FRANK does not refer to a particular person; it acts as the brand name …

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