HISTORY CHANNEL HOOKED 2 DRUGS and ALCOHOL RECOVERY WALES & UNITED KINGDOM
HISTORY CHANNEL HOOKED 2 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY WALES & UNITED KINGDOM – CHOOSELIFE WALES…HISTORY CHANNEL HOOKED 2 This History Channel program is quite an eye opener that may change one’s perceptions about “good” and “bad” (or legal/illegal). We all share social beliefs based on the laws and legacy of our country. Yet, how were such beliefs formed to become a part of who we are today? Since the mid-19th Century, America has waged a “war on drugs.” Examine the history, effect and status of specific illegal drugs. Disc One examines Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Opium, Morphine and Heroin, and Disc Two examines Cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy, and Raves. This program guides us through the uncertain landscapes, explaining the chemistry of certain drugs, their effects on our body/mind/emotions, their history of use and illegality, and their current status. I found it especially interesting to hear experts on both sides of the “war on drugs” exploring the social and legislative changes that have created our drug culture. This is a very informative well shaped program, anyone should see it…. Heroin addiction is plaguing our society as heroin addicts have to fund their heroin habits. The path of addiction start much earlier on in someone’s life. Cigarettes are definitely a gateway drug and normally opens the door to cannabis. I really believe that cannabis is the most deceptive drug that there is. We all know that heroin kills people yet cannabis sends a message that it is an okay drug, well it is not. For most heroin users once the heroin is out of their …
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