Drug Abuse And The Brain: Article Analysis
The Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah states that the use of marijuana and alcohol causes immediate changes to your brain. This article states, “What is considered now, a legal drug, varies between cultures and changes over time, however, the definition of drug abuse remains relatively constant, and regardless of which substance is ingested, the excessive and inappropriate use of a substance resulting in physical, psychological, or social harm is called drug abuse” (“Drug abuse,” 2001). The author Sayette talks about, “The ingredients in the substances of marijuana trick your brain cells into releasing huge amounts of dopamine, which in end results for a pleasurable feeling, that some people say it gives them, in addition,
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Later it explains, “The addict’s family members probably often worry and wonder what makes them so addicted to the use of drugs and alcohol if they are not addicted themselves, the advancement of certain circumstances, and predispositions push some towards substance abuse” (“Violence and drug use in the workplace,” 2012). Most of the world, has a family member, that seems to be addicted to alcohol. That family member has been drinking every single day since anyone can remember. This man wakes up drinking, going to the liquor store constantly in the evening. Researched to another article that explains, “There are three patterns to misuse of alcohol, that leads to physical, mental, social and occupational problems. Taken to excess, alcohol causes much mental and physical harm, not just to the individual imbibing it, but often to their family, friends, community and work colleagues” (“Alcohol,” 2010). In this article, it states that “alcohol depresses the central nervous …show more content…
The following are types of problems that signify drug abuse: impairment meeting major responsibilities in life, such as those regarding school, work, or home; difficulties with the law and social behavior; and aggravation of physical/medical conditions due to drug use” (“Dodgen, C. E,” 2004). It makes them not want to handle what is important in life, because they want that feeling that the drugs or alcohol gives to them. From experience, everyone has seen or even knows a person, that is like
Later it explains, “The addict’s family members probably often worry and wonder what makes them so addicted to the use of drugs and alcohol if they are not addicted themselves, the advancement of certain circumstances, and predispositions push some towards substance abuse” (“Violence and drug use in the workplace,” 2012). Most of the world, has a family member, that seems to be addicted to alcohol. That family member has been drinking every single day since anyone can remember. This man wakes up drinking, going to the liquor store constantly in the evening. Researched to another article that explains, “There are three patterns to misuse of alcohol, that leads to physical, mental, social and occupational problems. Taken to excess, alcohol causes much mental and physical harm, not just to the individual imbibing it, but often to their family, friends, community and work colleagues” (“Alcohol,” 2010). In this article, it states that “alcohol depresses the central nervous …show more content…
The following are types of problems that signify drug abuse: impairment meeting major responsibilities in life, such as those regarding school, work, or home; difficulties with the law and social behavior; and aggravation of physical/medical conditions due to drug use” (“Dodgen, C. E,” 2004). It makes them not want to handle what is important in life, because they want that feeling that the drugs or alcohol gives to them. From experience, everyone has seen or even knows a person, that is like