The definition of a drug addiction is the loss of control over the intense urges to take the drug even at the expense of adverse consequences (Volkow & Li, 2005). The drugs are used multiple mechanisms like positive reward, inhibitory control, and executive function to modulate the brain functions. In this paper, I am going to examine how addictive drugs alter the brain function and result in mediating our behaviors. The primary function of the brain is to monitor the external and internal environment
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have uncovered how and why these reactions begin, and what the long-term effects of chronic stress are on physical and psychological health. The long-term effects of reproduced activation caused by stress have a "wear and tear" effect on the body. Research suggests that the repeated activation of chronic stress causes high blood pressure, artery-clogging deposits, and mutations for anxiety, depression, and addiction. Research also points towards the development of obesity through both direct and indirect
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Addiction in Adolescence Valencia Scafe Dr. Jimmy Myers 23 April 2014 Addiction in Adolescence It is a curious thing that people continue to pursue habits that cause them certain or a definite harm, this harm maybe caused to their individual self or those around them, and yet they continue to pursue it. The answer to why may not be given clearly even by these people themselves. Most of the smokers, substance abusers and alcoholics, as well as drug
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The biopsychosocial disease model becomes increasingly recognized in medicine and therefore numerous methods of treatment including biological, pharmacological, psychological are used to treat various psychological disease. In other words peoples use drugs to fight against psychological problems considering that connection between physical and mental state is significant. Drugs for the treatment of mental disease and psychological disorders firstly appear in 1950s in the form of iproniazid
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Addiction and Phobias Nina Hernandez PSY/300 February 19, 2014 Kirsten Fowler Phobias and Addictions People are diagnosed with phobias and addictions that keep them in a personal prison everyday. Many cases are studied and researched to find how and why individuals have phobias and addictions. The key points to these studies are to find if it is possible to cure individuals with phobias and assist those with addictions to quit or be cured.
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November 24, 2014 The Disease of Drug Addiction A major problem in the United States today is the disease of addiction. The disease of addiction is unlike many other diseases, people generally struggle greatly while making an attempt to change for the better. In many cases, the addicts may be clean for a various amount of time, but generally will have a relapse. The media produces tales of inspiration and hope, but also pressure for the addict in various ways. The disease presents various problems
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an Effective Method to Treat Opioid Addiction Jason Yarborough SOC 490 Dr. C. T. Rowley September 16, 2012 A Combined Approach: Seeking an Effective Method to Treat Opioid Addiction Background Addiction treatment approaches can take many forms. From Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to long term inpatient rehabilitation programs, there are many different choices available to those struggling with addiction. Understanding the nature of each type of addiction and determining the best course of
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Residential (inpatient) and outpatient centers are helping patient to break the crack cocaine addiction. Crack cocaine addiction treatment facilities focus on therapies that change the behavior by educating the patient about the effects on our mind and body. Crack cocaine addiction is rarely premeditated, and recovery is possible when decision is made by the patient. The process is not easy, nor short. Patients and friends, family develop the skills to support long-term abstinence. For many there
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A college student finds out that after being around second hand smoke from his mother smoking addiction has caused him to contract chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ironically the student was working double shifts and taking on double classes to care for his mother and pay through med school which he took on to help find a cure for his mothers cancer. Complication- The extra bills and add on stress of knowing that he is inching away from death is causing more stress which builds on him
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increasing “Sin Taxes” on tobacco products isn’t beneficial since smoking is an addiction. (Talylor, 2009) The Forms of Tobacco and The Contents While tobacco has many forms they fall into two main categories Smoking Tobacco and Smokeless Tobacco. (Connecticut Department of Health, 2013). Some people believe that some forms are safer then others, the fact remains that there are no safe forms of tobacco and they all pose addiction as well as health problems. Falling under the category of smoking tobacco:
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