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Title: The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. B Post by: colleen on Dec 27, 2012 The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. Based on the information included in the chart above, which of the following statements is most consistent with the type of illegal drug she has been abusing?
1. “My husband and I smoke our fair share of ‘broccoli.’” 2. “I should tell you tell that I drink quite a bit of hootch.” 3. “I am probably addicted to ‘Big D.’” 4. “I use the ‘white stuff.’” Title: Re: The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. B Post by: robertling on Jan 9, 2013 1 -- Chronic long-term use of cannabis can lead to airway constriction, bronchitis, and sinusitis. The reproductive system is also affected by marijuana. It causes decreased spermatogenesis and testosterone levels in males and suppresses follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones in females. “Hootch” is a term used to describe alcohol. “Big D” is a term used to describe hallucinogens. “White stuff” is a term used to describe heroin or morphine.
Title: Re: The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. B Post by: colleen on Jan 13, 2013 Content hidden
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