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Leszek Satora

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[Assessment of the legal awareness regarding drug consumption].

The latest legislation against drug addiction has changed the approach of Pursuing Organs in Poland to the problem of taking and distribution of drugs. Many tests have been carried out in order to evaluate the extent of legal regulations as the appropriate instrument in the struggle against drug addiction. The survey and interview were introduced during the research. The results make it possible to form the following conclusions. Law, only as a supplementary means supporting other methods may help prevent and counteract the addictions. Legal regulation on drug addiction which are based on compulsion and punishment should be widely taken into account.

Adult↗

[Animal model of addiction].

Animal models are a valuable tool in the investigation of the nervous system. Many similarities between animal and human dependency behaviours have been observed. Animal model based on the self-administration response has contributed to understanding of the neurobiological basis of particular stages of the dependence process. Animals are used also to study the mechanism of alcohol dependence. Working out an animals model of addiction should include references to the clinically important phenomena related to psychological dependence which has not been displayed. This situation get us to consider the latest findings and theories about evolution of the wise human.

Animals↗

[Cardiotoxicity of vertebrates venoms].

Vertebrate species (fish, amphibians and reptiles) with cardiotoxic venoms properties are described in the paper. A regulatory problems related to breeding of venomous animals are also included.

Amphibian Venoms↗

[Cobra bites].

The growing trend toward the collection of exotic snakes by private collectors increases the danger to health and life. The analysis of the cases which have occurred in USA, England, Germany and Poland shows that only quick and united effort of experts from the different fields and antivenoms can save the life.

Animals↗

[Vaccine, methadone and zebrafish].

Substances of abuse have been known since antiquity till now. Current trends in neurobiological and genetical study related to drug dependency were presented in the study. The trial of preparation a cocaine vaccine and the new hope for dependent people coming from investigation of Zebrafish were also described.

Animals↗