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drugs are tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. They all are dangerous and highly addictive. Tobacco is depressant which contions nicotine, a colorless, odorless drug that is very addictive. Alcohol is also a depressant and it slows down the nervous system. Marijuana is a mind changing drug. All three are dangerous, therefore, everyone should stay away from using gateway drugs. To begin, tobacco is a depressant that is very addictive. Smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco both have the effects of…

Why is critical thinking essential to biological psychology? Intro In this essay I will be explaining the meaning of critical thinking and biological psychology, I will write about how critical thinking is used in biological psychology, examples of theories will be included and discussed in detail, thirdly I will evaluate the importance of critical thinking in biological psychology, to do this I will be using examples of theories and findings for me to highlight the effects of lack of…

Abstract In Understanding Addiction, we learn about the six major drug classes (Stimulants, CNS Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Cannabinoids, and Narcotics) and what they do to the body and brain, and how history has affected drug use today. We also learned about cultural differences of drug use. To understand addiction, we need to understand how drugs work and what they do. Understanding Addiction Final Research Paper Stimulants In the six major drug types, stimulants are considered…

drugs in some form. Drugs are over prescribed and over abused by many people, there are many trends in the drug epidemic going on with opioids, anxiety medications, Central Nervous System depressants, and stimulants. Drug abuse is on the rise, and doesn’t seemed to be stopping…

Support groups is an assembly of people, including an administrator, who struggle with the same experiences and attempt to encourage and help the individuals attending (Martin and Guidos, 2000). An anti-depressant is medication for people who are depressed. Anti-depressants can be prescribed to any age group that has a severe case of depression. Psychotherapy is a “method for the treatment of mental disorders and physiological problems” (Martin and Guidos, 2000). Psychotherapy can be done…

drugs are opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants. Opioids are pain reliever drugs such as hydrocodone and oxycodone. Opioids are often abused by people who constantly need relief to their pain. These drugs with high dosages relieve pain in an effective way make it easy to become addicted or dependent on the drug. CNS depressants, such as Xanax or Valium, are used for patients with anxiety or sleep disorders. Due to CNS depressants ability to help with anxiety or sleep…

Environment and Culture often play a huge role in shaping an individual. Their behaviors are often targeted as the starting point of changes. As viewed by Ethan Watters in his essay “The Mega-Marketing of Depression in Japan”, culture plays an important in an individual’s life since culture has the ability to outcast its values and beliefs with other cultures therefore overpowering other individuals from different cultures. Just like Watters, Steven Johnson also focuses on individuals and their…

The future is a frightening, but thrilling topic; seeing where we will go in our society and as a race is exhilarating. Our recent advancements have brought us closer than ever to a futuristic society similar to the one depicted in Brave New World. New ways to stimulate happiness, genetically engineer organisms, and transfer information to one another have dramatically changed the way we live. As similar to the society of Brave New World as we are, there are still key elements that separate us…

What is panic disorder? According to The Mayo Clinic, “A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.” Panic attacks come at random and are triggered by the environment surrounding person. In the United States of America alone, panic disorder/ attacks affect approximately 6 million adults. It is also twice as common in women then in men (National Institute of Mental Health). Panic disorder is affiliated…

their genetics. The two main treatments for this disorder are medications and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy concentrates on teaching a person skills to slowly get them back to the activities they were avoiding. Medications people are put on are anti-depressants. To also combat this disorder, there are things people can do at home. People should get physically active, and they need to avoid alcohol and caffeine. Exercise can improve your mood while alcohol and caffeine can aggravate…