Substance abuse. Class 16, Hallucinogens 1.
Introduces the pharmacology and uses of hallucinogens. The lesson discusses the use of hallucinogens in traditional tribal rituals and modern recreational practices. Students learn about hallucinogens found in nature and how they differ from developed synthetic versions. Discussion reveals the wide...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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University Park, IL :
Governors State University,
2000.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Introduces the pharmacology and uses of hallucinogens. The lesson discusses the use of hallucinogens in traditional tribal rituals and modern recreational practices. Students learn about hallucinogens found in nature and how they differ from developed synthetic versions. Discussion reveals the wide array of pharmacological effects generated by these drugs and examines how this complicates their drug classification in the United States. Discussion of the drug LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) exemplifies aspects of hallucinogen use and abuse, highlighting the medical and public issues raised by this class of drugs in society. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed January 13, 2021). "Current concepts." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (59 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:58:21 |