1. Chocolate and marijuana stimulate the same receptors in the brain. How much chocolate would you have to eat to get the effect of one joint?

2. Which drug, prescribed each year to millions of Americans, impairs memory?

3. What are the most dangerous drugs, and also those most often used by children under 14?

4. Which drug carries a greater danger of fatal overdose, alcohol or LSD?

5. What is now the most popular illegal drug in America?

This easy-to-read book provides objective information on stimulants, steroids, sedatives, opiates, nicotine, marijuana, inhalants, herbal drugs such as ginseng and melatonin, hallucinogens of all kinds, Ecstasy, caffeine, and alcohol.

For a patient already under the influence of one of these substances, receiving an anesthetic or vasoconstrictor or taking a prescription drug could be life-threatening. The "Dangerous Combinations" section in each chapter will help you recognize and steer clear of trouble. Take this course and you'll know what's what.

Note: This course offers credit to all licensees, including those in the states with specific chemical dependency education requirements (AZ, TN).

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