Prescribed text: Rassool, G. H. (2009). Alcohol and drug misuse: A handbook for students and health .professionals. Routledge.
Discuss the issue of addiction as it relates to methamphetamines with a focus on:
• Overview of pattern and extent of use; the therapeutic and non-therapeutic uses of the drug.
• Briefly describe their mechanism of action and modes of administration.
• discuss the effects of the drugs
Rationale
This task is designed to help you:
demonstrate an understanding of the actions of stimulants in the body; display understanding of the pattern of use of stimulants critically assess the harms caused by stimulants; display critical and reflective judgement; demonstrate research skills; show evidence of independent learning.
This task is designed to assess your progress with the following subject outcomes:
• Be able to describe mechanisms of tolerance, dependence and withdrawal.
• Be able to describe the influence of psychological, social, cultural and political factors on addiction
