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    The Addiction Drugs

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    different circumstances that lead to addiction and keep it a reoccurring issue. Addiction is a mental issue and has physical and psychological side effects. Many people experiment with drugs. Addiction is a very common issue. The majority of Americans sample drugs at least once in their life. Not all use of substances is considered an addiction. While there is a great deal of effect on the brain‚ it is also necessary to know the difference between use and addiction. Drug use in America is a

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    Theories Of Addiction

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    Theories of Addiction Paper Throughout the past several weeks‚ the concept of addiction was presented to the class. In order to better grasp the concept of addiction‚ a few theories were presented that aided our ability to conceptualize it. The theory that is the focus of this paper will be the disease model of addiction. This theory states that addiction is similar to any other disease that can affect the human body and psyche. In addition‚ the disease model of addiction states that addiction‚ like most

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    Phobias and Addictions

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    Phobias and Addictions Joe Blow General Psychology University of Phoenix PA10BSP03 Phobias and Addictions With extensive research over the years in the field of psychology‚ people have a better understanding of how the human mind works and how the mind affects ones behavior. Phobias and addictions are two emotional situations that have in one way or another‚ occurred in the lives of everyday people. Different theories expose behavior through an understanding of thought processes. The theories

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    Neurobiology and Addiction

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    Neurobiology and Addiction Drug and alcohol addiction is a huge problem that Americans have been battling to solve for many decades. Although this issue is hidden and ignored‚ it is a growing prevalent issue that needs to be addressed immediately. In August 2002‚ Harvard school of public health conducted a study on “Americans views of the seriousness of health problems”. Out of the 36 problems noted‚ the number one problem with 82 percent of the public vote was drug abuse. In our current society

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    Drug Addiction

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    Drug Addiction The topic that caught my attention when I was reading my choices was “Drug Addiction”. Drug addiction is something that should not be taken lightly by anyone who has a family member or friend with this issue. We often wonder how and what make people turn into being a drug addict. “Drug addiction is rooted in long-term adaptations within the brain that promotes escalating drug use‚ difficulty quitting‚ and relapse—all despite the awareness of negative consequences.” With that being

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    DRUG ADDICTION

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    DRUG ADDICTION Addiction in Philippines Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of addiction in Philippines‚ and how addiction effects users‚ and Filipino.  Controlling Idea: Addiction has components that influence the behavior in addicts‚ there are scientific reasoning‚ warning signs‚ and treatment alternatives.  According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse about half Filipino have a loved one‚ a friend‚ or an acquaintance who is addicted to drugs.  I. The definition of drug abuse

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    Addiction Is a Disease

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    that an addiction is a moral problem and not a disease. To better understand the reasons why an additicition is in fact a disease; I will identify several types of addictions‚ and the problems associated with them. I will examine reasons why certain people are more susceptible for developing an addiction. Also‚ I will determine why many addicts deny their problems and many recovery methods addicts use to fight their illness. Researching these issues‚ will help aid my claim that addiction is a disease

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    Addiction to Nicotine

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    Addiction to Nicotine Robin S. Combs Com/156 August 18‚ 2013 Kathryn Voigt Addiction to Nicotine There are many types of addiction‚ gambling‚ eating‚ drinking‚ smoking‚ drugs‚ or any other behavior that is habit forming. One of the strongest addictions know today is to nicotine. After researching the effect of nicotine addiction on humans this information came to light‚ “The relapse rate for smokers who try to quit the habit is discouragingly high: about 90 percent ultimately begin smoking

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    Addiction Psychology

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    ADDICTION REVISION Biological Models of Addiction MODEL ONE: GENETICS McGue (1999) found that genes contribute to the development of alcohol dependence‚ with heritability estimates from 50-60% for both men and women. Noble et al (1991) found that the A1 variant of the DRD2 (Dopamine Receptor) was present in more than 2/3 of deceased alcoholics. Those with the A1 variant appear to have fewer dopamine receptors; they then turn to drugs and alcohol to increase their dopamine levels – compensating for

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    Drug Addiction

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    W hat is addiction? * Addiction has been defined as physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (for example alcohol‚ tobacco‚ heroin and other drugs) which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested‚ temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain. * Addiction is a primary‚ chronic‚ neurobiological disease‚ with genetic‚ psychosocial‚ and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviours that include

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