Prescription overdose occurs when someone has an adverse physiological reaction as a result of ingesting too much of a particular drug. This article will detail the most common types of prescription pills that lead to overdoses, and we will explain the signs of potential overdose.
The term psychoactive simply means that a substance affects the mind, brain, and nervous system. The scientific term for marijuana is cannabis, which encompasses its variety of forms and compounds (APA, 2013). It is without question that cannabis is a psychoactive substance. The prominent question in modern American politics is in regards to its legalization and medicinal use.