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The man who seeks drugs as an escape from one problem invariably finds himself with a new one the drugs themselves. Three Classes For the purpose of convenience, drugs can be categorized into three classes: of obtaining the drug again. Cigarette smokers who try to stop smoking experience this uncomfortable withdrawal effect. With some depressant drugs such as morphine the user discovers that he must increase his dosage to receive full effect. At this stage, the user can take larger doses than at first. Heavy users often take 10 times as much morphine as the standard medical dose. When the user's tolerance level permits a very large intake, he has reached the stage of physical dependence. Body cells actualy require the drug to function normally. After the person reaches total physical dependence, sudden withdrawal from the drug can result in death by torturous convulsions. Unable to work because of his habit, the user frequently turns to crime to support his enormous drug need. 2. Hallucinogens Similar to stimulants, except that a very small dose can cause the same effects resulting from very large doses of stimulants. Hallucinations and illusions characterize hallucinogens such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and marihauna. 3. Depressant drugs that act as a sedative or hypnotic and depress the nervous tem. Morphine, alcohol, sys- and barbiturates are depressants. Becomes Dependent Dependency on drugs often starts with a "harmless" experiment. If the person has a good experience the first time if he receives a psychological reward then he will probably try it again. After several such successful trials, the person will reach a state of psychological dependence on the drug. It is at this stage that he will feel strong anxiety and preoccupation with the thought 1. Stimulants drugs that stimulate the nervous system and excite the mind. Cocaine and amphetamine are examples of stimulants. More common stimulants are caffeine and --- effect. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), for example, does not produce a physiological dependency the user's body is not dependent. But the immediate effects can cause permanent mental damage. Stimulants, such as cocaine, or amphetamine, follow a different pattern of dependency thian the depressant or hallucinogens. They are similar to the hallucinogens (such as LSD) because they distort perception, induce hallucinations, and illusions. Yet they are different because of the large dosage required for such dis- tortion. The pattern of dependency is similar to that of less potent drug, such as alcohol or coffee. The body cells of the user never become physicaly dependent on the drug, but a psychological dependency can occur with the same mental discomfort on withdrawal. Permanent Damage Hallucinogenic drugs do not have as dramatic a long-rang- (Continued Next Issue) e for this abuse ranges dishonoraDie aiscnarge w ment from and death, from a jail term to r insanity. fortunate few escape degree of punishment from drug abuse. This may not result punishment from being caught. It may result from the fear of being caught Or from the knowledge flat you may take a "trip" at the Only some without EES unlucky permanently or dead. drug users are institutionalized Key Concern abuse has become Drug IWP f RflMtDns after taking LSD. The anytime really TTD Free replacement within 90 days of pur- chase if battery proves defective. After 90 days, we replace the battery, if defec- tive and charge you only for the period of ownership, based on the regular price less trade-i- n at the time of return, d over number of months of guarantee. of concern to the Air Force. Good men are too valuable to lose to a pill or needle. 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