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    Cannabis: A Brief Summary

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    Morgan claims that the ingredient in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has psychotic-like and antigenic effects, whereas with cannabidiol (CBD) has anti-psychotic properties and is neuroprotective. Her hypothesis is that those who smoke cannabis that contains cannabidiol (CBD) regularly may be protected from long term psychotic-like traits and cognitive impairments. She analyzed the hair’s of 54 recreational and 66 daily users between the age of 16 to 23 years old to find the impact of CBD…

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    Adhd Research Paper

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    Adderall is one of these drugs. Adderall is a stimulant. It contains a combination of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine which stimulate the part of the brain that causes impulses and hyperactivity. Adderall though effective can be unsafe to use. If you overdose on either Amphetamine or Dextroamphetamine you could become gravely ill or even die. There are also many side effects to this drug. This drug can cause irregular heartbeats.…

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    unthinkable things for a rock. These “unthinkable” behaviors can include the fiends violently attacking the meth dealer, instantly putting meth dealers all over the nation in a hazardous state of being. The tweakers are not the only dangers for the amphetamine merchants. There is an increasing amount of interest from the martial law towards meth distributors. For example, in…

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    As humanity continues to progress further as a species, knowledge of science and progress in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, and pharmacology will continuously impact the ability by which the pharmaceutical manufacturers can continue to provide sources of medicine. As global population will continue to rise yearly, more people in the future will require more medicine to provide for those who are medically prescribed. Though particular drugs are manufactured with certain psychoactive…

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    Informative Speech On Adhd

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    HE HE HE ADHD Do you feel like you have the inability to remain focused, impulsive behavior, hyperactive, cannot follow instructions, depression, talk a lot, and just feel different than anyone else around you. Well if you answered yes to most of those, then you might have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that can cause hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and short attention span in children (‘’Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ,ADHD, in…

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    Ecstasy Research Paper

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    According to Webster Dictionary, ecstasy is defined as “an illegal drug that is used to produce a feeling of excitement and pleasure” Ecstasy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecstasy. As with all drugs, ecstasy was produced to treat one symptom and evolved to affect another part of the brain. This research will address: what is ecstasy, how does ecstasy work, the short and long-term effects from using ecstasy, users of the drug, and prevention…

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    a “high” is usually not the purpose, rather the motives for illicit use of Adderall were to help with concentration, memory heightening, help study, and increase mental alertness, with 90% of users doing it for this purpose (Greely, 2008). The amphetamine-dextroamphetamine in Adderall generates dopamine at a greater level in the brain as well as increasing the levels of norepinephrine, which has been associated with improved cognitive functioning (Teter, 2006). College students can stay up late…

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    ADHD or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has been for many years a subject of controversy and misinformation. A lot of people look at it as a “fake” disorder making accusations that it’s just a way for parents to make an excuse for their children’s unruly behavior or bad grades. Or as a way for adolescent teens and young adults to acquire Strong stimulant drugs to help them perform better in their jobs or in school. But for the Millions of people worldwide living life every day with ADHD…

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    Adderall Case Study Essay

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    Amphetamine is one of the main components in Adderall, and it is highly addicting. Adderall is also associated with psychiatric problems. Some of the mental issues are “bipolar behavior, aggressive behavior or hostility, and psychotic symptoms (such as hearing voices)” (Food and Drug Administration 2013). Abusing Adderall can also lead to a very serve disorder, amphetamine psychosis. A person diagnosed with amphetamine psychosis “may experience episodes of psychosis…

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    ADHD Medication

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    first approved by the FDA in 1996. The long term side effects of Adderall, Ritalin and others have yet to be studied. Nonetheless the severity of the addictive abilities of ADHD medicines have been constantly overlooked. ADHD medications contain amphetamines which are extremely addictive. Which leads to the abuse of the medications. Furthermore, once addicted to ADHD medications users have been known to take up fifteen pills a day. When used in large amounts these medications can cause fever,…

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