Psychoactive drugs are a class of chemical substances that act on the central nervous system and can alter behavior and cognition. All psychoactive drugs are highly fat-soluble and thus cross the blood-brain barrier readily.

In 1996 california legalized the medical use of marijuana, even though it was still illegal under federal law. californians angel raich and diane monson used medical marijuana that they grew on their own property. when federal agents destroyed their plants, monson and raich sued, claiming, among other things, that the commerce clause did not permit the federal government to regulate activities that took place in their back yards and homes. the federal government argued that since consuming locally-grown marijuana for medical purposes affects the interstate market for marijuana, the federal government may regulate—and prohibit—such consumption. whose argument should prevail?

What typically happens when a family member has a problem with alcohol or drugs? the entire family is affected. children in the family are affected more than adults. adults in the family are affected more than children no one in the family is affected.

Aclinical diagnostician is dissatisfied with tests that cannot specify the type of brain damage or brain impairment clients have. your best suggestion for that diagnostician would be to use