drugs. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that produces feelings of elation and increased energy‚ which is caused by massive releases of the chemical neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Methamphetamine was developed during the 20th century from its “parent drug”‚ amphetamine which is commonly utilised in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers. It is a highly addictive and dangerous chemical which initially acts as a stimulant but inevitably destroys the body. Methamphetamine
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Explain Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems. This condition is characterized by inattention‚ hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is now known that these symptoms continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD. That translates into 4% of the US adult population‚ or 8 million adults. However‚ few adults are identified or treated for adult ADHD. Adults
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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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4.3 Work File Review Caution: Dangerous Chemicals Word Bank Inhalants Hallucinogens Stimulants Narcotics Depressants Psychoactive Over-the-Counter (OTC) Use the word bank to fill in the blanks: inhalants are substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to produce a mind-altering effect. Hallucinogens can disrupt the nervous system in your body‚ causing changes in the way you sense the world around you. Narcotics are used to treat pain and induce anesthesia
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Crystal meth is short for Crystal Methamphetamine. Crystal Meth can be called Several names‚ examples include crank ‚ chalk ‚ or speed. Best stimulant methamphetamine was developed in 1919 by Japan methamphetamines have been used throughout history in World War II the Japanese Pilots would use it to stay awake during the fifties ‚ it could also have been used for weight loss and to help treat depression. Methamphetamines became illegal in the US in the 1970s and most forms today crystal meth is made
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Ingredients and what they do Caffeine - works by blocking the effects of adenosine‚ a brain chemical involved in sleep. Glucose - A from a sugar‚ is a primary source of energy‚ energy drinks contain double the recommended daily amount. Ephedrine - A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants‚ but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart. Taurine - A natural amino acid produced by the body that helps regulate heart
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Schedule II drug by the United States. Cocaine is extracted and refined from the Coca plant. A highly addictive stimulant that produces profound feelings of pleasure. Cocaine can be snorted‚ injected‚ smoked or eaten. The level and length of the effects depend on how the drug was induced. Cocaine usually tops the list when it comes to common illicit drugs. It is a powerful stimulant that is frequently abused and is highly addictive. Users typically snort the drug in powder form‚ but it can also
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There are classifications of psychoactive drugs including stimulants‚ depressants and those referred to as all arounders. Stimulates increase the users functioning of the central nervous system and tend to increase the users sense of wellbeing. On the contrary depressants lower the overall functioning of the nervous system creating a slower response‚ a sense of sedation‚ and can lead to coma. The all arounder is known to alter the user’s perception of their reality and can at times cause the user
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Chapter 5 Altering Consciousness through Drugs Psychoactive substances= drugs that have psychological effects such as stimulation or distortion of perceptions. Stimulant=a drug that _________ the activity of the nervous system. Stimulants elevate mood‚ increase feelings of well-being‚ and increase energy and alertness. cocaine= crack cocaine= amphetamines= Methamphetamine=
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Prescription Drugs A pharmacist is a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs. Pharmacists work in a hospital‚ clinic or community drug store. Pharmacist duties include constantly studying and learning about the properties and side effects of new drugs and communicating this information to doctors and patients. According to Mike Johnston in "The Pharmacy Technician Foundation and Practices" book pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing
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