Users become dependent on the drug to avoid the "down" feeling they often experience when the drug's effect wears off. This dependence can lead a user to turn to stronger stimulants such as cocaine, or to larger doses of amphetamines to maintain a "high".…
A lot of times there different ways that people go about dealing with addictions. Addictions are a result of drug abuse and dependence on the drug. There are a lot of possible explanations to where addictions come from and their effects on a patient. Addictions were once considered to be a disease but there's more to it than that. Two explanations in particular that can show how drugs are associated with addictions fairly well are the psychological and the biological models.…
A drug is a substance which has a discernible physiological effect when taken into the body. These chemicals change the functions of the central nervous system (CNS), providing temporary relief from mental, physical and social problems. Usage of a drug over a period of time often results in dependence and tolerance of the drug. The user experiences physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when attempts are made to quit the drug. Tolerance refers to the increased ability of the body to tolerate the drug without ill effects. Due to drugs having the capacity to enhance performance, they are often used recreationally and abused. This leads to addiction which can potentially destroy lives. Drugs which alter behavior could be categorized as…
Their tool for diagnosing addiction, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), best identifies "impaired control over substance use" to be the main symptom of addiction, and is what is often used to distinguish drug dependence from drug abuse. Those who are dependent will continue to use drugs and alcohol despite negative consequences, while abusers of drugs will not (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation).Studies have made clear that addiction is an extremely complex disease and is made up of many different factors entangled together; genetics, behavioral, environmental and developmental factors all contribute. All of these factors determine one’s vulnerability to addiction. I was vulnerable to addiction because of these factors. Since my father has suffered from addiction, it was in my genes. I lived in a home where my older sister was drinking and smoking marijuana, and since I experimented with drugs during my early adolescence, chances were high that I would become addicted. It 's most common for addiction to take hold during adolescence, because it 's the…
Addictions are closely tied to a person's self-esteem. Often, they are started because a person has suffered from ongoing criticism, bullying, or other types of abuse, which contributed to their inability to see anything good about themselves. Or, they have had no stability in their home or work environments for quite some time, and this erratic lifestyle makes them feel unsteady and unsure about life in general. A lack of a support system through friends or family can also have an impact on them because they have no one to talk to about their struggles. All of these things become so overwhelming that they begin to seek comfort in drugs or alcohol. Sometimes, there is also a genetic or learned factor at play in a person's…
Addiction is a condition caused by repeated drug or alcohol use, characterized by a compulsive urge to continue using the drug, a tendency to increase dosage, and physiological and/or psychological dependence.…
Addiction is seen as a difficult medical disorder by the NHS, this is because of how the chemical imbalance is altered as illicit drugs tap into the way the nerve cells communicate. There are two prominent ways in which drugs of abuse and legal drugs affect the brain. The first way is by mimicking the brains natural chemicals. Another way in which the brain can be affected is through the overstimulation of the limbic reward system. The majority of illicit drugs have something in common – they alter the amount of dopamine drastically in the nucleus accumbens. Once again there are different ways in which the release of Dopamine is affected. Cocaine is an example of a direct drug as it blocks the dopamine reuptake via the DAT. On the other hand; cannabis is an example of an indirect drug as it overstimulates a receptor which then leads to an increase of dopamine released in the synapse.…
Addiction is a condition that outcomes when someone ingests a substance or takes part in an action that can be pleasurable yet the proceeded with use/demonstration of which gets to be enthusiastic and meddles with customary life obligations, for example, work, connections, or wellbeing. Commonly, the users may not be mindful that their conduct is wild and bringing about issues for themselves as well as other people. Somebody who is dependent or snared mentally trusts that they can't work without this substance in their bodies. Medication and liquor enslavement and destroy families, they change people who once were the best individuals to be around with. Most addictions begin at a people immaturity age where they simply realizing who they are…
Addiction affects many people in society. Addiction is defined as, “behavioral syndrome, characterized by compulsive drug seeking with relapse into drug use” (Spanagel, R. and Heilig, M, 2005). Addiction comes in many forms, with many different substances. Addictive behavior is characterized as compulsive, meaning there is a loss of ability to refrain from use. Losing control is a key feature of drug addiction. When a person loses control of drug activities, they become addicted, and dependent on the drug. People tend to also become addicted to drugs because of the rewarding feeling immediately after taking the drug. This rewarding feeling keeps people using.…
A substance abuse addiction can be described in many ways. The NIDA states that a “drug addiction is a chronic disease”. People abuse drugs despite the many consequences that it can have, especially changes in their brain. The start of any drug addictions begins with the use of taking drugs over time. After taking drugs for an extended period of time, it becomes a compulsive behavior that has major long-term affects on your brain function (NIDA, 2016).…
Addiction, it is all around us, affecting people from all walks of life, it is not limited to certain social classes or lifestyles. It is found in every ethnic group, regardless of gender or age. It affects our neighbors, our friends, and our family either directly or indirectly. Although substances such as alcohol and illegal drugs are two of the most common addictions we hear about, there is a wide range of substances and even activities such as gambling and shopping. There is some debate whether addiction is a brain disease or a choice.…
Most substances lead on an abuse disorder. the effects of the brain gets pleasure. Numerous substances produce similar effects to our brains.["Prescription Drug Abuse Side Effects] Found dangerous research that lead to the development of Prescription drug misuse. These include attempts to regulate negative mood states, overcome anxiety, and decrease pain…
Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse dependency consequences, or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. Addictions can include, but are not limited to, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, exercise abuse, pornography and gambling. Classic hallmarks of addiction include: impaired control over substances or behavior, preoccupation with substance or behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. The adolescents and young adults try drugs or other potentially addictive behavior because they are seeking some sort of reward or benefit. Those who take drugs, for instance, do so because of the physical effects they hope to experience. Drugs have a marked effect on the body and mind. If there were no effect, people would be unlikely to repeat the experience. No one sets out just to become addicted.…
Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite the consequences to the individual who is addicted and to those that are around him or her. Alt-hough the decision to take drugs are voluntary for most people, the brain changes that occur over time will challenge the addicted person’s self control and hamper his or her ability to resist taking drugs.…
Drugs have been around since the beginning of time and in the past used for a variety of medical and even spiritual properties. Many individuals are able to use substances with no negative consequences, but for many it can lead to addiction. Addiction will lead the individuals to have to chronic, relapsing, and compulsive behavior despite the known negative side effects. There are many substances that can lead to addiction and these substances are broken down into categories (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2015). Substances that are popular and highly addictive yet cause very different out reactions are amphetamines and opiates.…