There is an increasing problem with college students abusing stimulant medications such as ADHD medications. In my paper I observed the problem college schools are having with substance abuse‚ potential reasons why this is happening and how we can put an end to it. I used research conducted my others to support my findings and arguments and to help better understand the problem this is. Stimulant Abuse Among College Students Whether it be academic‚ social
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Group Dynamics‚ Social Influence‚ and Academic Pressure Contribute to the Use of Prescription Stimulants University of Wisconsin at Madison Abstract The use of prescription stimulants among University of Wisconsin-Madison college students is reflected by the influence of personal social groupings and networks‚ such as fraternities and sororities‚ as well as personal academic expectations. The research design was based on a quantitative survey data collection through an online survey hosted
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Does the Pressure of a Higher Education Lead Students to Depend on Human Enhancement for Elite Academic Performance? “Education has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading” -19th century British historian George Trevelyan. Elementary school can be viewed as the foundation for every person and the way they choose to proceed with their daily lives. Kids develop habits early‚ whether good or bad‚ and tend to struggle with breaking a bad habit or continuing
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS Definition Stimulants are a substance which tends to increase behavioral activity when administered. Primary action of a diverse group of pharmacologic agents – adverse effect associated with many drugs. Signs and symptoms * Elevate Mood * Increase Motor Activity * Increase Alertness * Decrease need for Sleep *In case of overdose lead to convulsion and death. Mode of Action * Block neurotransmitters
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Central Nervous System Stimulants Types Stimulants can range from mild legal forms like caffeine to severe illegal drugs like methamphetamines. Each type has different effects at different levels and all can be lethal if taken in excessive quantities. The first type is the cocaine family which consists of cocaine HCL‚ cocaine freebase or crack‚ and cocaine paste. Then there are a wide arrange of amphetamines which are synthetic versions of the ephedra plant like Adderall which is used to help with
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Increase of Illicit Stimulant Use on College Campuses Stephanie Lobe Upper Iowa University December 5‚ 2011 ABSTRACT Numerous studies are finding that college students in the United States are relying on stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD without a prescription and for nonmedical reasons‚ most commonly because students believe these medications can enhance their cognitive performance. Research finds that students report these stimulants have become a part
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Stimulant drinks are becoming the drinks of choice for many young people‚ and as their popularity rises‚ so do the sales numbers. Terry (2005) clarifies that energy drinks sales over $200 million in 2001‚ which more than doubled year 2000 sales of $130 million. These drinks are heavily marketed to teens as a harmless way to boost energy‚ but in reality they’ve been linked to serious health effects. The sales and consumption should therefore be restricted. 64 First and foremost‚ stimulant drinks
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us/provider/healthcaremedicalassistance/medicarepartprescriptiondrugcoverage/listofmedicinesclassifiedasbarbituratesorbenzodiazepines/index.htm [Accessed: 4 Apr 2013]. Drugabuse.gov (2011). How do stimulants affect the brain and body? | National Institute on Drug Abuse. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/stimulants/how-do-stimulants-affect-brain-body [Accessed: 5 Apr 2013]. Jane‚ B. (2003). PERSONAL HEALTH; Addiction: A Brain Ailment‚ Not a Moral Lapse. [online] Retrieved from: http://www
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Introduction According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ as of 2007‚ approximately 9.5% or 5.4 million children 4-17 years of age have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive-disorder (ADHD). This disorder is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders in American children. Children with ADHD often have trouble paying attention‚ sitting still‚ focusing on tasks‚ and controlling impulsive behaviors. It is a growing concern and epidemic as rates of diagnosis have
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all six symptoms can be effectively treated as a cluster and respond together to stimulant treatment. (Brown‚ 2005) Since symptoms are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain the best treatment is a reintroduction of these missing chemicals. This allows the brain to send messages through neurotransmitters in a normal time to give better functioning. Even though the drugs that are given to the children are stimulants it does not give the children the ability to be “high” (NICE‚ 2013). However‚ there
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