PS268 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Meth Mouth, Bloodborne, Chronic Toxicity
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Ps 268-lecture 2: psychological- strong craving for pleasurable effects of the drug, physical- use to avoid the consequences of physical withdrawal. Substance use disorder- dsm 5: symptoms listed on slide, 2 or 3 symptoms: mild, 4 or 5 symptoms: moderate, 6+ symptoms: severe. It matters if it"s officially coined an addictive substance for insurance purposes. Drugs and crime: use drugs -> commit crime. Illegal drug use is a crime itself: commit crime -> to use drugs. Maximum penalty: life in prison: schedule 2 (cannabis) If you have less than listed amounts there can be no consequences, officers" discretion. Over the amount at all = trouble. If you have 6-100 plants: mandatory 6 months in jail and so on: schedule 3 (medical sedatives, hallucinogens) Substantially smaller terms: schedule 4 (steroids and sedatives) Smaller again: schedule 5 (cold medication, schedule 6 (precursors) All legal substances unless you"re using them to make drugs.
