Alcohol; (2) hallucinogenic (vision producing) drugs‚ such as LSD and mescaline; (3) marijuana; (4) nicotine‚ which is found in tobacco; (5) opiates‚ including most narcotics; (6) sedatives‚ including barbiturates and other kinds of sleeping pills; (7) stimulants‚ such as cocaine and amphetamines and other “pep pills.” Inhalants‚ which are fumes inhaled from such substance as cleaning fluids‚ gasoline‚ and model airplane glue‚ are sometimes classified as abused drugs. Alcohol‚ like the sedatives‚
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methylxanthines) is mildly diuretic (increases urine production)‚ is a mild stimulant‚ and relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi the lungs‚ and Theopylline‚ A colourless crystalline alkaloid‚ is a cardiac stimulant‚ smooth muscle relaxant‚ diuretic and vasodilator. Since this experiment is about extracting caffeine from the tea leaves‚ caffeine is also a component of the tea used. Caffeine‚ as said in the introduction‚ acts as a mild stimulant to the nervous system‚ blocking the neurotransmitter adenosine
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Unfortunately‚ the line between narcotics and illegal drugs has blurred and many illegal drugs are known as narcotics instead of what they truly are. One example used in our studies was cocaine. Cocaine is viewed as a narcotic‚ but is actually a stimulant that inhibits the central nervous system. Opiates are analgesic narcotics that help to ease pain by dejecting the central nervous system. One of the downfalls of continuous use of opiates is the formation of dependence upon the drug. Opiates
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Jan Wakefeild The Rise in ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment within the United States of America The fight on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been going for more than fifty years. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder of childhood that often persists into adulthood (Key Findings: Trends in the Parent-Report of Health Care Provider-Diagnosis and Medication Treatment for ADHD: United States‚ 2003—2011‚ 2013). Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that
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Thalia Garcia Psychology 10/1/13 Ever wondered why we act the way we do and how we become who we are? Well it all dates back to when we were just infants. As we grow older we constantly learn from what we see and feel. As babies‚ we connect with our caregivers in a way we sense what they sense that can shape us as we develop. Let’s use the Kaufman family for example (question two). Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking‚ cuddling‚ and rocking her infant
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Evaluate the concept of cognitive enhancement via pharmaceuticals 1. Why cognitive enhancement is interesting in connection with Pharma culture After exploring the definition and different types of cognitive enhancement I am going to focus on the enhancement of attention‚ especially in relation to the drug Ritalin. 2. Define what enhancement is Enhancement is where an external object is used to enhance powers and capabilities‚ for example binoculars. The issue with these instruments is that some
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substance abuse‚ can be described as the physical need or compulsion to repeatedly use a substance that alters consciousness both physically and mentally. TYPES OF DRUGS • TYPES OF DRUGS INCLUDE • Cannabis • Inhalants • Cocaine • Other Stimulants • Depressants • Hallucinogen • Narcotics • Designer Drugs • Anabolic Steroids • Alcohol • Tobacco • Drug Durations Symptoms of Marijuana: Glassy‚ red eyes; loud talking and inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness; a sweet burnt scent;
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effectiveness. Prisoners of concentration camps were forced to take these experimental drugs and have their limits tested. While the Americans’ secret weapon was the atomic bomb‚ Germany tried to win the war with their own secret weapondrugs. Using stimulant drugs was frequent practice for the Nazi army of Germany throughout World War II. German officials declared that drugs such as Pervitin and Isophan were anticipated to facilitate the German soldiers on the front’s fights with nearly unlimited endurance
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methylamphetamine‚ or desoxyephedrine. The shortened name is simply ’meth’. When it is in its crystalline form‚ the drug is called crystal meth‚ ice‚ Tina‚ or glass. See the table below for other street names of the drug. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. How Is Crystal Meth Used? Usually crystal meth is smoked in glass pipes‚ similar to how crack cocaine is used. It may be injected (either dry or dissolved in water)‚ snorted‚ swallowed‚ or inserted into the anus or urethra. Why Is Crystal Meth
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as quick as smoking a drug‚ followed by sniffing or snorting and then by mouth. Eating or drinking a drug is the slowest route‚ because the drug has to pass through the stomach first. Drugs are generally categorized into two groups‚ stimulants and depressants. Stimulants are drugs that speed up signals through the nervous system. They produce alertness‚ arousal and excitability.
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