...Christopher August 4, 2013 COM/156 Rough Draft Introduction: Overall Methamphetamine is the most destructive drug in the United States and cause millions of deaths and injuries, Over 26 Million Teenagers has been exposed to Methamphetamine and are now addicts. The problem starts from the lack of knowledge about the drug. If the society knew more about the overall affects and the drug itself, half would reconsider using. Methamphetamine affects all age groups and it also affects social groups. The drug sweeps through the streets like a bat in the night. People become so addicted to Methamphetamine they end up decease or mentally ill without a home, being addicted to methamphetamine could cause a person to lose everything they have. The worst part about methamphetamine is the cause of flesh deterioration over a period of use. Black blotches appear all over the body. The Methamphetamine recovery is worse than the overall addiction. Some may make it through rehab, and some may not make it through rehab. Children who has ad a bitter childhood usually be the victims. Teenagers who are exposed to drugs at an early age also become victims. Drug addiction results are fatal. Here is more about methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a stimulant that effects the human brain drastically. Methamphetamine consist of over-the-counter drugs and is produced in clandestine laboratories. Methamphetamine goes as “ice”,”crank”, or speed. It is very easy to produce, although the main ingredient...
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...Effects of Methamphetamine Carla Respondo COM/172 November 11, 2012 Susi McFarland The human body is affected in different ways when one uses Methamphetamine, also known as Crystal Meth. The drug is white crystalline drugs that people have been known to induce by snorting it, smoking it or injecting it with a syringe. The effects of the drug last between six to eight hours depending on the way the drug is ingested into the body. It can last up to twenty-four hours in some cases. The effects can cause one to have short-term/ long-term damage physically and mentally. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has research that over a period of time, more than 300,000 people in the United States alone uses this highly addictive stimulant. The earliest uses the Methamphetamine was during World War II. The German and Finnish government would give it to their soldiers. The soldiers would stay awake for days at a time and fight the war. In 1942 Adolf Hitler was known for taking injections of the drug and he developed Parkinson’s disease like symptoms that were a result from using methamphetamine. During the periods of 1940’s top the 1950’s, Japan administered to this drug to their industrial workers to increase their productivity. In 1970 after the Controlled Substances Act it restricted its availability in the manufacturing industry. When that had happened a large “meth labs” that are illegal starting arising in the Southwest, West, and parts of the Mid West...
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...The Effects of Methamphetamine Tiara Worley Ms. Nell Burwell English III 01 November 2013 The Effects Of Methamphetamine Methamphetamine is becoming more and more populated in today’s society, and little do the abusers know but Methamphetamine is a killer drug. This illegal drug is being passed around on the streets today, and harming everyone it is available to (Volkow). People are able to produce this drug themselves, but it is very well (remove well) dangerous. Anyone that has this drug in his or her possession is susceptible to try it. Meth maybe used for many different reasons; once someone uses it they (remove they) then he may will (Remove will) want to use it again, and he may becoming become (Remove becoming) addicted. Whether meth is used to feel good or to stay awake, you (Do not write in the second person you.) will have (Change verb to present tense.) side effects. The addiction to this drug is so strong that it affects the mind more when one tries to quit. Being exposed many ways to make meth, it can be for basically anyone. Meth is basically for anyone because there are many ways to make meth being exposed. (Reword this sentence.) While a person is able to generate the drug, there are countless dangers that they may not be aware of. Anyone making meth or anyone that is around it can will (remove will) be affected. Meth abuse kills its abusers, and it also destroys families and communities. (Need to include internal documentation.) Methamphetamine is...
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..."Methamphetamine has short-and long-term health effects including stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps, shaking, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, hallucinations, and structural changes to the brain. Children of MA abusers are at risk of neglect and abuse, and the use of MA by pregnant women can cause growth retardation, premature birth, and developmental disorders in neonates and enduring cognitive deficits in children." (Anglin, M. D., Burke, C., Perrochet, B., Stamper, E., & Dawud-Noursi, S. 2000) "Methamphetamines not only affect the body but also the abusers family and home life which can lead to other issues such as, Psychological harms include methamphetamine psychosis, depression, suicide, anxiety and violent behaviours." (Darke, S., Kaye, S., McKetin, R., & Duflou, J. 2008) So far while working in the field of substance abuse I have only come across one individual that was admittedly addicted to MA.I was not living in Connecticut at the time. Although my organization has a bedding program set aside for clients with addiction of MA. I have yet to come across one active in Hartford. From the devastating effects of this drug, I would assume that I would have met some at this point....
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...anesthetic. Biologically, cocaine acts as a serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor, also known as a triple reuptake inhibitor (TRI). It is addictive because of its effect on the mesolimbic reward pathway. Formulations COCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE Topical Solution CIIRx only [Lannett Company, Inc.] Each mL contains:Cocaine hydrochloride 40 mg or 100 mg As aqueous solution.The topical solution contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, sodium benzoate, and water. Methamphetamine Methamphetamine (USAN) also known as metamfetamine (INN),meth, ice, crystal glass, tik, N-methylamphetamine, methylamphetamine, and desoxyephedrine, is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs. Methamphetamine occurs in two enantiomers, dextrorotary and levorotary; dextromethamphetamine possesses the well-known psychostimulant effects of the drug, while levomethamphetamine is CNS-inactive. Although rarely prescribed, dextromethamphetamine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ADHD and obesity under the trade name Desoxyn, while levomethamphetamine is a non-prescription over-the-counter nasal decongestant. Formulations Methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets contain 5 mg of methamphetamine hydrochloride, USP for oral administration. Inactive Ingredients Corn starch, lactose monohydrate, stearic acid and talc. Cannabis Cannabis, also known as marijuana...
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...Substance Abuse and Psychosis in Adolescents Over the past several decades, the U.S. population has grown significantly and continues to do so at a rapid pace. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau figures estimate that the population in the United States is currently nearing 304,800,000. Of this tremendous number, approximately one quarter are children under that age of eighteen years and over 40 million are adolescents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001a). For the purpose of this examination, we will define adolescents as individuals between the ages of ten and eighteen years, although it is important to keep in mind that there are many different definitions and understandings of adolescents, most of which are not as directly related to chronological age (Santrock, 2001). Adolescents are a very special population because these are often the years in which childhood and adulthood become blurred, roles, expectations and needs change, as well as significant physical and psychological growth. As we also know, experimentation is often characteristic of adolescence and this experimentation can be physical, sexual or philosophical; all of which may possibly lead to drug use. This paper seeks to examine the question of whether or not drug abuse is related to psychosis in adolescents. Literature Review Adolescent Drug Use According to a national study in 2006, over 60 percent of reported that drugs were used, kept and sold on their school campuses on a regular basis. ...
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...It is a potent brain stimulant and one of the most commonly addictive drugs. 35.5 million Americans say they use cocaine every day. Cocaine is distributed on the street in two main forms: cocaine hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder and “crack” is cocaine hydrochloride that has been processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate and water into cocaine. Cocaine is either injected or snorted and crack can be smoked. Short-term effects of cocaine/crack include constricted blood vessels, increased temperature, dilated pupils, heart rate, insomnia, high blood pressure, loss of appetite, feelings of restlessness, anxiety, and irritability. The high from snorting may last 15 to 30 minutes, while smoking crack cocaine may last 5 to 10 minutes. Cocaine’s effects are short lived, and once the drug leaves the brain, the user experiences a crash that includes irritability, depression, and fatigue. Long-term effects of cocaine/crack trigger paranoia. Smoking crack can produce a particularly aggressive paranoid behavior in users. When addicted individuals stop using cocaine, they often become depressed. Prolonged cocaine snorting can result in the cartilage of one’s nose to literally fall...
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...other stimulants with lots of methods in administration, nicotine is mainly administered by only smoking. The threshold dose of nicotine is 0.2 - 0.3 mg. In addition, since caffeine is mainly distributed through food, such as coffee and chocolates, method of administration of caffeine is usually oral. Threshold dose of caffeine is 10 - 20 mg. In addition, the effects from an oral dose of amphetamine appear within 15 to 60 minutes and peak within 2 to 3 hours. After that, the effects start to decline shortly. The second half of the amphetamine is released...
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...states that women who smoke will have more wrinkles than nonsmoking women, and that “lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women” (p.386). 2. Compare and contrast the health effects of smoking cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. Also discuss why they are not all the same in terms of health risks. Cigarette smoking increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. According the CDC, it can also cause cancer almost anywhere in your body, including bladder, blood, cervix, colon and rectum, esophagus, kidney and ureter, larynx, liver, oropharynx, pancreas, stomach, and trachea, bronchus, and lung ( www.cdc.gov). Smoking can also affect women who are pregnant or wish to become pregnant. Smoking can make it harder for a woman to become pregnant, and if a pregnant woman smokes, she is at risk for premature delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy, and orofacial clefts in babies (www.cdc.gov). Smoking can reduce a man’s fertility. It can affect bone health, as well as the health of teeth and gums. Smoking increases the risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. Smoking is also a cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, and can cause general negative effects on the human body such as decreased immune function (www.cdc.gov). Smokeless tobacco (also known as chewing...
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...Methamphetamine also known as meth, chalk, ice, and crystal, is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the the whole human body. Meth is a white, odorless, bitter, powder that can be inhaled, injected, smoked and ingested. It was developed in the early 20th century from its “parent drug”, amphetamine, and was used originally as to treat nasal problems before it was used for recreational purposes. Meth causes the user to experience a sense euphoria, but aswell cause paranoia, decreased appetite, and leaves permanent and irreversible damages on the user’s body. Meth has been classified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule II stimulant, which makes it legally available only through a nonrefillable prescription...
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...affect you in several ways which will be outlined and discussed and warned of. Anyone who does ice can get really sick and should not be used by anyone. Ice is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride. Ice is “sheet-like” crystals, which can also be different colours, often they come in pink, blue or green. The other street names for ice are crystal meth, shabu, Tina, d-meth and glass. So beware of the ice it is a killer. The effects ice or any other drug depends on the person; it will depend on the size of the person the weight and health. The effect can also depend on the environment where you use drugs, such as the weather or if the person is all alone; can be with others or a party. It also can effect people differently, if u have taken the drug or not, because some people can be use to it. When people take the drug ice it can give them an experience of a physiological and even physical effect like, nervousness, panic attacks, anxiety and paranoia and more. This is why you should beware of ice, it is a killer. The long term effects of ice can bring a fair amount of issues to someone. Such as high blood pressure high, increase of a heart attack and heart failure. It can also cause chronic sleeping problems. Also it can cause depression, anxiety, tension and paranoia. Long term ice uses can end up with serious brain damage were it may damage the brain cells, which reduces your memory function and other parts that relate to thinking. You may...
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...it smoke it eat it or shove it up your ass the result is the same: ADDICTION”.Two of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs on a daily basis by young teens to mature adults, abused more often than not, and can cause serious side effects both short term and long term are known as stimulants and depressants. Lets look closer to not only how these drugs effect our behavior but more importantly their biological effects towards the human body. Depressants, and their true implications of abuse. Alcohol, Barbiturates, and opiates such as morphine and heroine all relax neural activity and slow body functions categorizing them into the depressants. People who use these drugs are likely to experience temporary pleasure along with anxiety relief, these short term fixes are what lead to addiction because of the need and craving for the drugs effect. Biological effects while using depressants consist of slow neural processing, memory disruption, and reduced self awareness and control. For example, “ In one experiment, those who consumed alcohol were doubly likely to be caught mind-wandering during a reading task, yet were less likely to notice that they zoned out” (Sayette et al., 2009), this along with other effects are the results of abuse. Adverse effects such as the loss of self awareness are just the beginning, for instance “alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol dependence resulting in not only shrinking the brain, but putting you at risk for lung, brain, and liver damage”(Casa,2003;...
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...can affect the brain by affecting the chemical messengers we have which make never cells in the brain able to communicate with one another. Tests on animals prove that it can cause very high damage to your nervous system, it also raises the bodies temperature. Many MDMA users experience what the drug does in just an hour or so. These symptoms include: mental stimulation, emotional warmth, empathy towards other people, a general state of well being, and a decreased feeling of anxiety. It cost a little as .25 or .50 cents to manufacture it in Europe, but it is selling on the streets for $40.00. One tablet can cost as much as $30.00. Some long term and short term effects of “Adam”, which is a street name for MDMA. Some effects can be anxiety and paranoia, chills or sweating, teeth chattering, muscle craps or nausea, blurred vision. After effects can be anxiety and very deep depression. The worst affect ecstasy can cause, is death. No dose is really appropriate of this drug considering its affects and the illegality of it. The fully name of MDMA is methylendeioxyamphetamine. Some of the popular street names for this drug are: E, Happy Pill, Hug Drug, Love Pill, Party Pill,...
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...under the heading “Non-Substance-Related Disorders” * Gambling behavior activates reward system similar to those activated by substance abuse and produce behavioural symptoms that appear comparable to those produced by the Substance Use disorders DSM-5 recognises that people are not all automatically or equally vulnerable to developing Substance-Related Disorders Some people have lower levels of self-control, which may be brain based, which predispose them to developing problems if exposed to drugs DEFINITIONS: Psychoactive Substance: Substance that alters mood, thought processes, or other psychological states Addiction: Compulsive drug seeking behavior and a loss of control over drug use Tolerance: Decreases in the effects of a substance that occur after chronic use Withdrawal: Adverse physical and psychological symptoms that occur after reducing or ceasing intake of a...
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...Drug Abuse and its Effects Introduction Drug abuse is a malaise that the U.S. has been fighting since a long time and still has a long way to go, whether it is the youth or the elderly, people from all age groups, all ethnicities and races, all regions and religions, seems to be afflicted with the enigma that is drug abuse. Internationally, over 200 million people chomp through some type of illicit drugs. From ordinary bhaang, Cannabis, opium to artificial “designer” drugs like ecstasy or MDMA, barbiturate derivatives, benzodiazepines like alprazolam, diazepam, amphetamines, Phenethylamine and Tryptamine derivatives; different forms of drugs are available for inducing excitation or jubilation. What is Drug Abuse Drug abuse is unprovoked, decorative utilization of any usual or synthetic substance or drug in an unapproved amount for performance augmentation and psychosomatic effect for non-therapeutic, non-medical use by an individual with methods neither approved nor supervised by medical professionals. The society as a whole has been at the suffering end of this habit for a long time. Drug abuse has made such deeper inlays in our lives that there seems to be no end to this menace. Drug abuse is a major public health problem that impacts society on multiple levels. Directly or indirectly, every community is affected by drug abuse and addiction, as is every family. Drugs take a tremendous toll on our society at many levels. People who use drugs incident a wide array...
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