Drug addiction is a disease in which the brain believes it is in need of a substance when it actually may be harmful. This disease is chronic so even if one is able to quit, they may relapse and take the drug again. When drugs are taken for the first time it creates a release of dopa-mine or other pleasure creating chemicals. These chemicals are released due to the direct effect on the nerve cells, these nerve cells transmit information directly to the brain. By doing so the brain searches for more of the substance in order to create the same effect. The brain is taught to take the drug in order to create the feeling of pleasure. While at the beginning stages, a substance may not be very harmful, long term problems may arise. This information directly relates to substance abuse in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.…
Addiction is a condition caused by repeated drug or alcohol use, characterized by a compulsive urge to continue using the drug, a tendency to increase dosage, and physiological and/or psychological dependence.…
Users become dependent on the drug to avoid the "down" feeling they often experience when the drug's effect wears off. This dependence can lead a user to turn to stronger stimulants such as cocaine, or to larger doses of amphetamines to maintain a "high".…
A lot of times there different ways that people go about dealing with addictions. Addictions are a result of drug abuse and dependence on the drug. There are a lot of possible explanations to where addictions come from and their effects on a patient. Addictions were once considered to be a disease but there's more to it than that. Two explanations in particular that can show how drugs are associated with addictions fairly well are the psychological and the biological models.…
A drug is a substance which has a discernible physiological effect when taken into the body. These chemicals change the functions of the central nervous system (CNS), providing temporary relief from mental, physical and social problems. Usage of a drug over a period of time often results in dependence and tolerance of the drug. The user experiences physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when attempts are made to quit the drug. Tolerance refers to the increased ability of the body to tolerate the drug without ill effects. Due to drugs having the capacity to enhance performance, they are often used recreationally and abused. This leads to addiction which can potentially destroy lives. Drugs which alter behavior could be categorized as…
Drug addiction is a medical disease characterized by biochemical changes in brain chemistry that play a significant role in the physical symptoms of addiction, including cravings, seeking, withdrawal, and the persistent use even in the face of negative consequences. Whatever the drug of choice, its abuse can be identified by the maladaptive way in which it takes over the user's life, disrupting his or her relationships, daily functioning, and mental state. Drug addiction can be physical and/or psychological. Physical addiction characterized by tolerance and withdrawal, while psychological dependence consists of the user's need of the drug to maintain mental well-being. The signs and symptoms of drug addiction are tolerance, withdrawal, inability to stop using, preoccupation with using, giving up of or reducing activities that were once enjoyable, failure to…
Addiction is a condition that outcomes when someone ingests a substance or takes part in an action that can be pleasurable yet the proceeded with use/demonstration of which gets to be enthusiastic and meddles with customary life obligations, for example, work, connections, or wellbeing. Commonly, the users may not be mindful that their conduct is wild and bringing about issues for themselves as well as other people. Somebody who is dependent or snared mentally trusts that they can't work without this substance in their bodies. Medication and liquor enslavement and destroy families, they change people who once were the best individuals to be around with. Most addictions begin at a people immaturity age where they simply realizing who they are…
Addictions are closely tied to a person's self-esteem. Often, they are started because a person has suffered from ongoing criticism, bullying, or other types of abuse, which contributed to their inability to see anything good about themselves. Or, they have had no stability in their home or work environments for quite some time, and this erratic lifestyle makes them feel unsteady and unsure about life in general. A lack of a support system through friends or family can also have an impact on them because they have no one to talk to about their struggles. All of these things become so overwhelming that they begin to seek comfort in drugs or alcohol. Sometimes, there is also a genetic or learned factor at play in a person's…
Drug addiction affects many people; men and women of all ages, races and backgrounds. Statistics show drug addiction to be two to three times higher in men than in women and highest among ages 15 to 24 (Handforth). The cause of drug addiction is different in every individual. There are certain risk factors that can predispose a person to becoming addicted to drugs.…
Addiction, it is all around us, affecting people from all walks of life, it is not limited to certain social classes or lifestyles. It is found in every ethnic group, regardless of gender or age. It affects our neighbors, our friends, and our family either directly or indirectly. Although substances such as alcohol and illegal drugs are two of the most common addictions we hear about, there is a wide range of substances and even activities such as gambling and shopping. There is some debate whether addiction is a brain disease or a choice.…
Addiction is seen as a difficult medical disorder by the NHS, this is because of how the chemical imbalance is altered as illicit drugs tap into the way the nerve cells communicate. There are two prominent ways in which drugs of abuse and legal drugs affect the brain. The first way is by mimicking the brains natural chemicals. Another way in which the brain can be affected is through the overstimulation of the limbic reward system. The majority of illicit drugs have something in common – they alter the amount of dopamine drastically in the nucleus accumbens. Once again there are different ways in which the release of Dopamine is affected. Cocaine is an example of a direct drug as it blocks the dopamine reuptake via the DAT. On the other hand; cannabis is an example of an indirect drug as it overstimulates a receptor which then leads to an increase of dopamine released in the synapse.…
A substance abuse addiction can be described in many ways. The NIDA states that a “drug addiction is a chronic disease”. People abuse drugs despite the many consequences that it can have, especially changes in their brain. The start of any drug addictions begins with the use of taking drugs over time. After taking drugs for an extended period of time, it becomes a compulsive behavior that has major long-term affects on your brain function (NIDA, 2016).…
Most substances lead on an abuse disorder. the effects of the brain gets pleasure. Numerous substances produce similar effects to our brains.["Prescription Drug Abuse Side Effects] Found dangerous research that lead to the development of Prescription drug misuse. These include attempts to regulate negative mood states, overcome anxiety, and decrease pain…
Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite the consequences to the individual who is addicted and to those that are around him or her. Alt-hough the decision to take drugs are voluntary for most people, the brain changes that occur over time will challenge the addicted person’s self control and hamper his or her ability to resist taking drugs.…
Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse dependency consequences, or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. Addictions can include, but are not limited to, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, exercise abuse, pornography and gambling. Classic hallmarks of addiction include: impaired control over substances or behavior, preoccupation with substance or behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. The adolescents and young adults try drugs or other potentially addictive behavior because they are seeking some sort of reward or benefit. Those who take drugs, for instance, do so because of the physical effects they hope to experience. Drugs have a marked effect on the body and mind. If there were no effect, people would be unlikely to repeat the experience. No one sets out just to become addicted.…