Title: Best Medicines and Illegal Drugs Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Medicines and Illegal Drugs
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Content: Why might a medical professional prescribe narcotics to a patient? Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Narcotics include some of the most powerful pain relievers known. For patients suffering from extreme pain, either acute or chronic, narcotics may be the only drugs able to alleviate the pain. Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with the munchies? Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Marijuana has many side effects, such as feelings of general relaxation, distorted time-sense, short-term memory loss, and increased appetite. Together these manifest themselves as a general disregard for time schedules and the inability to remember to perform tasks or chores.