Drug Profile Paper assignment

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you identify abused substances and their various effects. Include the following:

·  Explain the psychology and physiology of addiction.

·  Identify specific drug substances covering the following categories: stimulants, depressants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and cannabis.

·  Discuss the addiction potential of various abused substances, what effects they have, and withdrawal symptoms.

·  Discuss how prescription drugs can be abused and lead to addiction.