Depressant

Hypertension is the most common medical disorder in pregnancy ranging from 12% to 22%, and is directly responsible for 17.6% of maternal deaths in the United States (Davidson, 2012, p. 461). Hypertension in pregnancy is classified into four groups: preeclampsia-eclampsia, chronic hypertension, chronic hypertension with superimposed eclampsia, and gestational hypertension. The most common type of hypertensive disorder in pregnancy is preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a syndrome that affects…

Neurotransmitters dysfunction Noradrenaline and depression- Noradrenaline, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone which is released by the adrenal medulla and by the sympathetic nerves; a functional group of neurotransmitter. Also it is used as a drug to raise blood pressure. Noradrenaline is secreted by the adrenal glands, which is in charge of releasing stress hormones. When this hormone is secreted it raises blood pressure and the blood sugar in the body. This energy is secreted to the…

professionals from all of the big names in technology, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Yahoo. These individuals come seeking treatment for addiction to everything from depressants like heroin and prescription painkillers to stimulants like cocaine and prescription ADHD drugs. Tech professionals turn to depressants to help deal with stress, while stimulants keep them going in the fast paced culture of Silicon…

levels of serotonin so the depression may be a cause of an interaction between the two. Evidence for a lowered level of serotonin causing depression comes from the effectiveness of anti depressant drugs such as Prozac, which increases serotonin activity whilst reducing the depressive symptoms. However the anti-depressants tend to take a few weeks before they start to take effect on the mood of the patients even though the serotonin levels immediately rise after the drug is taken, therefore low…

Currently, there are substantial disagreements within the scientific community regarding the roots of depression. For decades, some psychologists and other professionals have supported the serotonin hypothesis of depression, which proposes that a shortage -or in some instances, an overload- of the chemical neurotransmitter serotonin causes depressive disorder. However, with increased research, along with refined imaging techniques in mood disorders, experts are beginning to reject the chemical…

issues as stressors contributing to her distress. Mrs. Lara admits experiencing suicidal ideation with multiple plans to end her life due to stressors. In January of this year Mrs. Lara attempted to alleviate her worsening depression be taking anti-depressant prescribed by her primary care physician, however due worsening depressive symptoms over the past few weeks she expressed only ending her life as the only means to cope with stressors. Dr. Ryan Snyder requested as assessment on Mrs. Lara…

Viscera were sent for chemical analysis and report was found to be positive for Blood alcohol concentration of 281mg%. The final cause of death was due to the combination of asphyxia due to chocking and head injury along with central nervous system depressant effects of…

Currently in the United States there are 1.4 million people serving in the U.S. armed forces and there are about 19.3 million living veterans in the United States today. This is one of the most diverse groups of people that share some of the same goals and share the sense of unity. Mental health in the armed forces is equally as important as the mission. Many times it is forgotten that in combat a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body. Nearly one out of four active duty members…

Debate I remember in highschool in Health and Wellness class in freshmen year, my class talked about the different categories of drugs and their different effects on an individual. I learned that marijuana is categorized as a stimulant and a depressant that when administered can cause altered senses, impaired memory, hallucinations, and many more effects. Even though marijuana seems like a sinful drug, it is also used in medical field as well. Like treating patients with anxiety, pain, and…

requires knowledge of both the diseases and how they affect each other. A vast majority of addicts suffer from mental health disorders, especially anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder. People with untreated mental health problems start using depressants and narcotics in order to self-medicate themselves. On the other hand, there are some cases where an individual begins to develop the signs of a mental illness shortly after using drugs. Suggesting drug abuse can potentially lead to a mental…