The stigma of Drugs I. INTRODUCTION DRUG ADDICTION - is a chronic disease affecting the brain‚ and just about everyone is different. Drugs affect different people in different ways. One person can take and abuse drugs‚ yet never become addicted‚ while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked. Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s) repeatedly‚ regardless of the damage it does to: - Their health - Their family - Their career - Their
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research on substance abuse and dependence focused on men. That changed once U.S. agencies began requiring federally funded studies to enroll more women. Since then‚ investigators have learned that important gender differences exist in some types of addiction. According to our class notes “There are both sex and gender differences between men and women that impact mental health and/or substance use conditions/disorders.” Sex differences are biological which include differences related to our reproductive
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The aim of this assignment is to explain about the drug Heroin‚ its addiction‚ describing its short and long term effects. Which are illustrated in diagrams below and to give a better understanding of the drug. This topic of discussion has taken an interest as Heroin addiction is on the rise in Longford and it has led to the fatality of one person of whom I went to school with due to a Heroin overdose. Heroin Heroin is a highly addictive drug which comes from morphine‚ which is obtained from the
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Decriminalization of Drugs Decrimialization-n. The repeal or amendment (undoing) of statutes which made certain acts criminal‚ so that those acts no longer are crimesor subject to prosecution. The United States should decriminalize illicit drugs because it is a thing of the past‚ ineffective‚ and hurts millions of Americans by tarnishing both reputations and legal standings in society as well as families. Arresting people for the use and possession of illicit drugs has become a thing of the past
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Liberal Arts Bangladesh Report on Drug Addiction in youth Submitted to SAIM AKBAR Submitted by Md.Borhan uddin(Rasel) 122012059 Md.Shakil chowdhury 113011103 Amina Khanam 123011090 Fatema rahman Priyanka 123011148 Course: BUS 205 Business communication Letter of Transmittal April 15‚2014 Salim Akbar Course Instructor University of liberal Arts Bangladesh Subject: Letter of Transmittal Dear Sir‚ With great pleasure we are submitting our report on ’’Drug Addiction in youth’’ that you have assigned
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Vulnerability to addiction (risk factors) Personality – vulnerability / risk factor • Lawton - Originally believed that addiction led to personality defects; however some research indicated that defective personality characteristics precede addiction. • Eysenck – developed a psychological resource model‚ he believed that certain personality types lead to addiction. • Suggested that individuals develop habit based on purpose related to personality type e.g. hedonist‚ sensation seeker • Eysenck
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Certain models and theories regarding addiction have a tremendously valuable impact con society’s reaction toward addiction. There are certain aspects of each theory which are very important in the treatment of addiction. Not all addicts and alcoholics fit into the specific criteria of one theory or model so it is beneficial for Chemical Dependency Counselors to have an in depth understanding of various theories to draw from. Most theories about addiction fail to provide a comprehensive account of
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Position Paper: Is Addiction a Brain Disease? Introduction Addiction‚ it is all around us‚ affecting people from all walks of life‚ it is not limited to certain social classes or lifestyles. It is found in every ethnic group‚ regardless of gender or age. It affects our neighbors‚ our friends‚ and our family either directly or indirectly. Although substances such as alcohol and illegal drugs are two of the most common addictions we hear about‚ there is a wide range of substances and even
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DRUGS Drug is any substance which is medicinal‚ intoxicating‚ enhancing performances or sometimes life threatening when taken orally or by directly injecting into the body. These drugs are not considered as foods. War on drug is a common term applied to the prevention of illegal drugs by using military aid and military intercession in co-operation with the countries with an aim to reduce and prohibit the use of these drugs. Drugs are like pesticides sprayed on the field which has some benefits
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How do drugs affect the brain? When drugs get into the bloodstream they are carried to all parts of the body and some reach the brain. The quicker the drug reaches the brain‚ the more intense the effects. The quickest way to get a drug into the brain - and also the most dangerous way of using any drug - is to inject it intravenously‚ or into the vein. Almost as quick is smoking a drug. followed by sniffing or snorting and then by mouth. Eating or drinking a drug is the slowest route‚ because the
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