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Discuss the major categories of drugs (Depressants, Stimulants, Cannabis and Opiates) and alcohol.  What are the physical and psychological effects of each drug?  Provide examples of the consequences for each category of drugs and alcohol.  Discuss your opinion on which substance most impacts the criminal justice system.  Why do you think so? As appropriate, cite the online course, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making. 

  • From the assigned textbook, Drugs, Society and Criminal Justice, 4th edition by Charles F Levinthal read:
    • Understanding the Drug Problem in Global Perspective
    • The History of Drug Use and Drug-Control Policy
    • Marijuana
    • Depressants and Inhalants
    • Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
  • Fact Sheets from http://www.dea.gov/pubs/abuse/  on the following substances:
    • Stimulants
    • Depressants
    • Cannabis
    • Hallucinogens
    • Inhalants