I took pictures of the blackboard yesterday. They’re not perfect. But they might help you out.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
An herbal powder that is snorted like cocaine… http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/health/newsid_7675000/7675456.stm
The article on how religiosity reduces marijuana use… http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081010175311.htm
Monday, October 20, 2008
San Diego Paramedics Site - http://www.publicsafety.net/toxic.htm
The “Blue Star” LSD Tattoo Urban Legend Page - http://users.lycaeum.org/~sputnik/tattoo/
Gordon Wasson – “Seeking the Magic Mushroom” in Life Magazine - http://www.imaginaria.org/wasson/life.htm
Timothy Leery confronted by Art Linkletter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT31oB2vspw
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
How do you know that someone is addicted? (Is addiction different from use, abuse, binging?)
Why do you think Nick became addicted? Why is his experience with drug use different from his father’s?
What does it mean to be powerless against addiction? (from 12-step approach) Is Nick powerless?
How does Nick’s life look similar to and different from the typical image of an addict?
What do you learn about research on addiction/treatment from David Sheff?
How does treatment currently work? Why do you think it is only marginally effective at helping people to overcome addictions?
Friday, October 10, 2008
With the approval of NATO, apparently the US will begin pursuing opium producers in Afghanistan. There are some restrictions (military forces can only attack targets that are knowing associated with terrorism). Read the full story: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/11/world/asia/11nato.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Namond and friends go to dinner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ZUsnFevQo
Clip on policing – Season 1, Episode3, Part 4, 1:17 min in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crmvUXcAVhA&feature=related
Clip on doing business – Season 1, Episode 5, Part 2, 1:19 min in