Stimulant

Universities have been attempting to control the use of performance enhancing drugs on their campuses in an attempt to promote fairness and equality. In the past, universities have been focused on halting the widening use of steroids by college athletes, specifically football players, who were looking to gain a competitive advantage by rapidly gaining muscle mass (Apuzzo, Gillum, & Goldman, 2012). However, as our society has become more technologically oriented and the academic environment has…

of consciousness. There are four different kind of substances that can do this; depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and opiates. Depressants are substance that decreases activity in the body and nervous system. Examples of depressants include alcohol and tranquilizers. The second substance is stimulants. Stimulants are substance that activates the central nervous system. Examples of stimulants are nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, etc. The third substance is called hallucinogens and this…

itself—if people with ADHD-I tend to be less responsive to stimulant medication, then how can we see an effective response at a lower dose when compared with those who have ADHD-C? Do they mean that in general we see less of a response but that when we do see a response it is usually with a lower dose of medication? Maybe ADHD-I does belong under the general ADHD umbrella, but perhaps there s a more effective way to treat it than stimulant medications, Regardless, these seemingly…

since the auto he stole was a police bait car. He was captured in the wake of evading police for a month and indicted on 24 charges. This case exemplifies psychopharmacological theory as the wrongdoer, Robert Osborne was under the influence of the stimulant cocaine, which made him delusional and act in a manner unfit of a sane mind. This theory discusses the intrinsic elements of substance use and its relevance to crime and behaviour. The state of mind that Mr. Osborne was in was clearly a…

As teenagers travel through adolescence, they mature at different rates. Their gaps in maturity often lead teens to insecurity. Causes of mental disorders and diseases can be as simple as being rejected by a girl, boy, or group of people. The word of mouth is a huge antagonist of the deterioration of one’s self efficacy. Girls have always felt the need to be thought of as beautiful, both physically and mentally, but it has become increasingly more important to girls of younger ages. If a…

Methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, is a commonly prescribed central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Medical use of methylphenidate began in 1960 and an estimated 2.4 billion doses are prescribed a year. Methylphenidate is thought to act through the inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine transporters in neurons, especially those of dopaminergic pathways of the brain. The dopaminergic pathways of the brain are…

there are some ways to discover drugs, like identifying the active ingredient from traditional remedies or by serendipitous discovery. The drug that my partner and I research for is amphetamine. By definition, amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain. Nowadays, amphetamine is a medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity. The history of amphetamine began in the 1800s, when a Romanian chemist who…

clearly elaborated upon in both Brave New World and Island, where stimulants play relevant roles in daily lives. Huxley also feels that drugs “may start by being something of an embarrassment, these new mind changers will tend in the long run to deepen the spiritual life of the communities in which they are available” (Men’s Mind, 1). In Island, moksha-medicine works to help connect the people on a spiritual level. Huxley sees stimulants as something that can be helpful and cause positive change…

athletes turn to PED’s more for helping them strive to be the absolute best at their position. In recent years more athletes have been suspended for the use of PED’s; from college to the pros, athletes have had penalties for the use of steroids to stimulants. Certain PED’s should be legal, because of the benefits to athletes, the ability to control the usage of PED’s, and the opportunity for testing, PED’s benefit an athlete by building muscle…

ADD/ADHD Medication Side Effects in Children Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that causes an individual to have a short attention span, not be able to manage their behavior properly, and creates impulsiveness. People of all ages can have this disorder, but often times the ones who struggle most are children. Because of this condition, children may need to take medication in order to keep their behavior under control and manage their attention. Being on a drug at a young…