Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that transmit information throughout our brain and body. They transmit nerve signals electrically and chemically between neurons. Neurotransmitters can affect mood‚ sleep‚ concentration and weight. The two kinds of neurotransmitters are: inhibitory and excitatory which‚ respectively‚ calm and stimulate the brain. Dopamine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter so when dopamine reaches the receptor sites‚ it blocks the neuron from firing. Dopamine is produced in multiple
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Running Head: Amphetamine. Amphetamine (Prescription stimulants) By: Arsenii Maliev Course: SOSC-7011-01 To: Laura Westmaas Introduction Amphetamine was considered one of the main psychoactive agents for a long time. It is widely used to enhance mental and physical performance
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On January 24th‚ 60 minutes aired the interview of Bill Whitaker with victims of heroin‚ families‚ friends and teenagers who were indirectly and directly affected by this drug epidemic. They explained that heroin has penetrated all over the country affecting everyone and anyone who comes across this opioid all starting in the heartland; there is not any form of prevention from people especially teenagers from obtaining it. Specifically they claimed that there need to be barriers to the availability
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e Client reported using heroin on and off in the last past month. The client also reported using clean needles to shoot up heroin and spending $30 a week on his drug usage. The client reported smoking crack cocaine one week ago. VA documentation shows the client being opiate dependent with history of meth and cocaine use. The client reported using heroin to cope with physical pain related to his knee and back. The client also reported using when he is bored and has nothing to do. The client will
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Alaska‚ which is the most sparsely populated and largest state in the United States is located northwest of Canada. This state is perhaps best known for its abundant wildlife‚ forests and mountains and open spaces. Due to its unique terrain‚ Alaska is a popular location for kayaking‚ mountain biking‚ skiing and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately‚ the state’s pristine terrain and far off location doesn’t make it immune to the drug‚ alcohol and mental problems that plague the rest of the nation
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Drug Testing For Welfare Our country is experiencing a major drug crisis As of right now‚ 13 states have adopted policies involving drug testing for welfare. Each state has a different policy‚ and handles drug testing in different ways. West Virginia has a three offense policy. The first time a welfare recipient tests positive for drugs‚ he/she will be able to keep the benefits but will be required to attend job encouragement and rehabilitation programs. The second offense consists of the recipient
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Title: Separation and Identification of the major components of common over-the-counter painkilling drugs Purpose: 1.To separate acetaminophen‚ aspirin and caffeine from painkilling drugs. 2.To determine the melting points of acetaminophen‚ aspirin and caffeine 3.To identify the separated components(acetaminophen‚ aspirin and caffeine) by thin-layer chromatography Apparatus and Reagents Used : 1. 4:1 (v/v) 1-Butyl ethanoate/ethanoic acid 2. 3M Sodium hydroxide solution 3. 3M Hydrochloric
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DRUG ABUSE VIKASH PATEL ALKA PATEL CHRIS GNED 500 RENEE SGROI 10TH NOVEMBER 2014 Introduction Definition of drug abuse: The habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. Some of the most commonly abused drugs
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Summary of Presentation: Fe2+/H2O- mediated synthesis of Melanins: Cases of Homogentisic acid‚ serotonin‚ and norepinephrine The powerpoint presentation that I attended was titled‚ “Fe2+/H2O- mediated synthesis of Melanins: Cases of Homogentisic acid‚ serotonin‚ and norepinephrine‚” the research covered melanin which is a dark pigmentation that can cause other complication and pathological conditions such as‚ vitiligo and ochronosis. It is believed that melanin protects from ultraviolet light rays
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Num ber 2 THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE This study was originally prepared by UNDCP as a position paper for the World Summit for Social Development (Copenhagen‚ 6-12 March 1995) Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter Part one: background I. The drug problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A. B. C. D. E. The
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