The Science of Addiction: Midterm Exam

This Midterm Exam will focus on your ability to explain the information presented in the past weeks that has incorporated learning about contemporary drug use, as related to legislative changes, the synthetic opioid fentanyl being used alone or mixed with heroin, and societal norms and/or acceptance of drug use. You have learned about pharmacology and psychopharmacology as related to the complexity of human drug consumption on biological, psychological and social levels.

With all of this in mind, in an APA format, select at least 2 illegal drugs (opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, etc.) and compare with alcohol, nicotine or caffeine) and discuss in terms of the effects on the body, mind and society.

You may discuss also in terms of the legalities and treatment perspectives when doing your comparisons. Feel free to include a discuss about marijuana as well because depending on the state or region in which you reside, perspectives may vary. The point of this exam is to grade you on your critical thinking and processing of the material as related to learning.

You must present at least two journal articles to support your perspectives and reasoning.

INSTRUCTIONS: Submit the Midterm in an APA format. You will have one (1) attempt for submission. You will submit using a laptop because there are problems submitting with a phone. Again, DO NOT SUBMIT VIA PHONE. If there is a problem with the submission, you will contact the Help Desk, and cc me. You will also follow-up by contacting me directly.