Brian Edwards Professor Haley Nunn SOCL4273 11‚ January 2015 Chapter Review Assignment 6‚7‚8‚9 Week 1 Chapter 6 1. At about what periods in history did cocaine reach its first and second peaks of popularity‚ and when was amphetamine’s popularity at its highest? Cocaine -late 19th century and early 20th amphetamine- 1960s (Hart & Ksir‚ p. 125) 2. How did Mariani‚ Freud Halsted popularize the use of cocaine? Psychiatric use (Hart & Ksir‚ p. 126) 3. How are coca paste‚ freebase‚ crack‚ and ice
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they are used is for women with PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). All of the things this drug is used for has been related to something with anxiety. Xanax’s (Alprazolam) chemical formula is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo [4‚3-α] [1‚4] benzodiazepine (www.rxlist.com/Xanax-Xr-drug.htm). Xanax is a white powder‚ it is soluble in methanol and ethanol. Each Xanax tablet for oral administration comes in four prescribed doses; 0.25‚ 0.5‚ 1‚ and 2. Do not crush‚ chew or break Xanax unless directed
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In today’s society there are so many skeptics that don’t take mental illness seriously. They tend to brush it off due to lack of knowledge‚ with beliefs that people who suffer from mental illness aren’t truly ill. They make the assumption that it’s to gain sympathy‚ or to excuse bad behavior. Let’s take a look at this personality disorder only affecting 1% of our population that is extremely rare‚ but quite real and often misunderstood. Picture waking up feeling disconnected from your body. You
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Introduction: Stillnox has many different names‚ Zolpidem‚ Ambiem and Lorex to name a few. Zolpidem is a prescription drug used for treating insomnia‚ it works quickly (within 15 minutes) and the effects last for around 3 hours (PubChem‚ 2016). As Stillnox is extremely effective in helping insomnia sufferers fall asleep a Stillnox dependence occurs and can often lead to addiction. In extreme circumstances death from overdose of Stillnox has and can occur. This can affect society in a number of different
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Psychology Psychoactive Drugs and their Effects Medications that effect people psychologically are called psychoactive drugs. They are often helpful in treating depression‚ anxiety‚ insomnia‚ and other psychological complications. Psychoactive drugs don’t affect the underlying causes of these disorders‚ but they can provide symptomatic relief to allow people to live more normal lives. Anxiety can be defined as persistent nervousness‚ tension‚ or panic caused by stress or other psychological
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Consequences of using drugs Many people would ask: why do people use drugs? Or what is the interesting thing about having that vice? Drugs act as poisons‚ when people have the first time using would begin internal and external situations. Saying that drugs have become the greatest misfortune of society is an exaggerated form of referring to the situation. No one sector of life is free from this outbreak. Crime and violence are obvious consequences‚ but the lack of morality‚ education ruined and
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What I See As The Biggest Challenges Young Adults Face Today The general purpose of this speech is to show the various problems affecting young adults today. They pose a major risk to the lives and well being of the individuals and their families. The specific purpose for the speech is to create an overall understanding of the circumstances that have left young adults vunerable to these problems and‚ the measures it will take to remedy the problem. In the society that
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What is the concept of Homeostasis? Homeostasis is the process of which the body attempts to maintain a state of stable physiological balance. The body has to have homeostasis to stay alive‚ if you take a psychoactive drug‚ for example a drug that may affect your mood swings and distorted perceptions. Your body then attempts to bring itself back into physiologic balance and this may create a rebound effect. The normal temperature for a human being is 36-37.5 degree C If your body gets too cold
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Do you know anyone who’s addicted to Prescription drugs‚ or are you the one thats addicted; Ever thought there’s something healthier for your pain or illness. A substances that won’t have any side effects‚ make you in a bad mood‚ or cause you to die. You can ask your doctor what would be better for you‚ Prescription drugs‚ or Marijuana. I have some interesting research I’ve found on what can be better for you and how bad prescription drugs can be for your mind and body. Most substances lead on an
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Ketamine‚ or the chemical name Ketamine Hydrochloride‚ was originally created to be used as a human anaesthetic‚ and is still used as an anaesthetic for children‚ people with ppor health‚ and in veterinary medicine. Ketamine is also used as a recreational drug due to it’s effects of causing a separation between perception and sensation. In other words‚ your mind drifts away from your body and you lose control of your body and the sensations that yoour body is feeling. This is why ketamine is grouped
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