Drug Psychology- 200 words max

Use any scholarly source, provide APA 7th edition citation

1. What is the importance of onset of effects and duration of action in terms of abuse potential and withdrawal symptoms?
   How do these principles inform our understanding of the relative danger of different classes of sedatives (e.g., barbiturates versus benzodiazepines)?
2. If opioid-related chronic toxicity were not a problem, would opioid addiction be a societal problem?
   What do you think of treating a heroin addict with daily doses of another opioid (such as methadone)?
   Would it be appropriate to treat that patient’s addiction with heroin? Why or why not?

Discussion Grading

Outside References

5 points

At least one scholarly resource included that contributed significantly to the discussion

Demonstration of Knowledge and Understanding of Readings

10 points

Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated well into response