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There are many common medications that are used to treat epilepsy. Generally, when an individual suffers from this brain disorder, they are issued drugs in order to prevent and treat the seizures that are experienced. This stems from the fact that it is the most productive means of controlling the electrical activity that occurs in the brain. While we all have electrical activity in the brain on a regular basis, those that suffer from epilepsy have abnormal bursts and declines of activity that…

way of experimentation. Although the use of alcohol and drugs is common among the teens, those who develop dependent characteristics of these substances arouse the concern of the public health. The use of drugs in adolescents increases the risk of one becoming a drug addict in adulthood (MO'Malley, Johnston, & Bachman, 1998). Experts state that small degrees of substance abuse can result in adverse health consequences and thus the use of drugs by adolescents should not be…

The aim of the article is to encourage critical evaluation of the biomedical paradigm in the United States. Treatment of mental disorders has been primarily based of the biomedical model that emphasises the use of pharmaceutical therapies to treat mental disorders, despite a lack of scientific evidence to prove its effectiveness. Over the last 3 decades mental disorders have been considered brain diseases caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that can be corrected with the use of medication…

Introduction Drugs have become commonplace in society. The clear majority of human beings take, or at one time have taken, vitamins, aspirin, cold, or allergy relief medication. These drugs, however, rarely produce an altered state and are not considered psychoactive. Drugs, in general, can have different effects on behavior and physical traits, whether they be stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens (Narie, 2014, p. 191). Psychoactive drugs are substances that change our states of…

Narcotics are pain relieving drugs that work by receptors in the brain and dulling the sense of pain. Generally, is an opiate. The benefits are for use only the treatment of acute pain, cancer pain syndrome, chronic pain as low back pain, post-herpetic neuralgia. When is not malignant chronic pain was considered to be unresponsive to opioids, or the use of combination medicament with opioids. The narcotics as well their medical uses. The narcotics have effect as analgesic, sedation; and…

centuries. This substance is one of the most used drugs in our society today by adults and teenagers. According to many studies, it has been proven that people drink alcohol because it temporarily removes the stress that they have. Most people who drink alcohol seem to never be in control of the amount they consume and end up getting drunk. However, many of the users do not think about the long-term consequences and the harmful effects that this drug causes to their lives. People should take in…

The world of substance abuse itself is presented into the world onto some type of “gold platter”, where the pressures of many chemical substances that eventually lead to irreplaceable damage, are put out into society through television and magazines with the looks of a harmless lifestyle. In modern society, there is just something somewhat “casual” about a dinner party with alcohol or a nice drink after a long day. Until that “just one drink” turns into a few more, and the “few more” become an…

declared war on drugs, in 1971. This was due to the increase of demand coming from the United States and from the certain and bulk supply coming from various regions, but especially Latin America. The focus of Nixon was not only domestic drug abuse but it was also looking at the international level concerning the source of the problem and the drug trafficking industry. His successor, Ronald Reagan, focused more on changing the US’s foreign policy to crush the problem of illegal drugs, in all its…

about the poverty, drugs, addiction, and alcohol. It is entertaining and informative, when Carl uses his own experiences with addiction and war on drugs. The book makes it easier for the audience to connect, because he uses his own experience with drugs, drug addiction, poverty, and racism. One key issue that Carl Hart states, is that drug and addiction is the reason why communities has many problems. Another, is a comparison between the “Rat Park” and people addiction for drugs. The book…

Did you know that boredom is actually good for your brain? Giving your mind a break from constant use of technology allows your brain to take in new things and have new thoughts, which can boost creativity. If you try to find ways to avoid boredom, like being glued to your phone or computer, can be unhealthy. Boredom can be looked at in ways of which you can think in a positive manner, it can help you relax, think about what’s important, and can even help you discover a little bit more about…