Briana Mack Dr. M. Okulate Biology 112 Honors 04 April 2014 Drug Addiction and the Effects on the Brain The prevalence of drug addiction in America has been an epidemic in the past fifty years because of the violence and tragedy of events where drug use was the catalyst. Cocaine‚ Methamphetamine‚ Ecstasy‚ Amphetamine‚ Heroin‚ LSD and many more abused drugs have destroyed many lives and families from constant abuse of the substances that emasculate the body with every dose. Even though the United
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Prescription Drug Abuse in America Illegal drugs in the United States have been a topic of discussion for as long as anyone can remember. For years we have been fighting a war against drugs and this paper will not reflect current trends of illegal drugs‚ but will show that the new problem these days in America is prescription drugs. According to state law enforcement officials‚ “An analysis of 168‚900 autopsies conducted in Florida in 2007 found that three times as many people were killed by legal
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Michelle Rollins November 27‚ 2012 Medication List 1. Adderall: -Indication: Used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) -Contraindication: Do not use if you have used an MAO Inhibitor such as Parnate‚ Marplan‚ or Azilect. And do not use if you are allergic to amphetamine or dextroamphetamine. -Side Effects: Fast‚ uneven heartbeats‚ dangerously high BP‚ Pain or burning during urination 2. Ambien: -Indication: A sedative used to treat insomnia -Contraindication:
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What is Modafinil? Modafinil is a drug formulated to treat narcolepsy along with shift-work disorder and a range of other sleep disorders. It works by changing the activity in your brain to create a state of wakefulness. The table below illustrates the benefits seen in two clinical trials of Modafinil. The study took place over 9 weeks in multiple centers with subjects who met the ICD-9 criteria for narcolepsy. Modafinil is marketed under a range of brand names including Provigil and Modalert
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Methamphetamines Samantha Erb Lock Haven University Methamphetamines I chose to write about methamphetamines because since high school I have had a great interest in the drug and its effects. In high school the book “Tweak” came out. Tweak is about a young man who is a recovering addict. He was addicted to meth‚ cocaine‚ and heroine where he enrolled himself into a 12 step program. Within this program the young man has a very supportive sponsor but he feels like it is time
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HISTORY OF PHARMACY Unique characteristics of HOMOSAPIENS – propensity to treat ailments‚ physical and mental with medicine INTRODUCTION * What is medicine? MEDICINE- is a mixture of myth and science‚ folklore and demonstrated facts. * How are medicines prepared? 1. Collection of active ingredients and drugs 2. Processed: and 3. Prepared for incorporation into medicaments PREHISTORIC PHARMACY SHANIDAR – oldest settlements‚ supports the contention that prehistoric people
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ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) AS A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT This research paper will discuss what ADHD is and why it is that there are those who think it was invented instead of discovered. It will also investigate the reasons why social construct theorists believe that the diagnosis of ADHD does more harm than good and actually diverts from the real issues that children face in their development in this day and age. Also explored will be the case against the social construct theory and
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Introduction Among the behavioural disorders that are commonly diagnosed‚ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent among youth and children. It is a persistent disorder that is attributed to neurobehavioral problems. About 3%-5% of all the children in America are affected by ADHD (NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page‚ 2011). The disorder is characterized by inability to concentrate or focus on
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children under the age of 18 are being diagnosed each year with different types of behavioral conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ also known as ADHD. Children with ADHD are being prescribed strong medications such as Adderall‚ Vyvanse‚ Ritalin‚ and many others. “An estimated 5% of children have a form of ADHD. More boys are diagnosed than girls; it is the leading cause of referrals to mental health professionals‚ SPED and juvenile justice programs. (Children’s Mental
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Integrative Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is known as one of the most common neurobiological disorder in children‚ adolescents and adults. Currently‚ this disorder is treated with stimulant medications that cause significant negative side effects with no real cure for the disorder. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments for children diagnosed with ADHD are on the rise due to the negative feedback received
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