Non-Stimulants Non-stimulants include Strattera‚ Clonidine‚ and Intuniv. Non-stimulants affect the brain differently than stimulants. Though these drugs affect neurotransmitters and they don’t increase dopamine levels. It also generally takes longer to see results. They might be used when stimulants prove unsafe‚ ineffective‚ or for a person who wants to avoid side effects of stimulants. Common side effects of Non-stimulants include a few of the same side effects listed for the Stimulants‚ but
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There is an increasing problem with college students abusing stimulant medications such as ADHD medications. In my paper I observed the problem college schools are having with substance abuse‚ potential reasons why this is happening and how we can put an end to it. I used research conducted my others to support my findings and arguments and to help better understand the problem this is. Stimulant Abuse Among College Students Whether it be academic‚ social
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The world of narcotics and addiction is an ever-growing expanse of war and death. With the Vietnam war starting a wide spread shock wave of addiction. The most commonly used drugs during this time were morphine‚ heroin‚ and marijuana. Danielle Allen‚ a journalist for the Washington Post‚ recalls how the United States dealt with tobacco‚”By 1971‚ cigarette ads had been banned from radio and television‚ the surgeon general had called for regulation of tobacco‚ and cigarette smoking had begun its long
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Group Dynamics‚ Social Influence‚ and Academic Pressure Contribute to the Use of Prescription Stimulants University of Wisconsin at Madison Abstract The use of prescription stimulants among University of Wisconsin-Madison college students is reflected by the influence of personal social groupings and networks‚ such as fraternities and sororities‚ as well as personal academic expectations. The research design was based on a quantitative survey data collection through an online survey hosted
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Hallucinogens effective for Therapeutic in Addiction Treatment Hallucinogens are drugs that produce hallucinations which produce distortions in a person’s perception of reality. Although‚ hallucinogens do pose a danger to both our body and mind there is a positive side to hallucinogens for therapeutic uses. The focus will be on three hallucinogens which are LSD‚ Psilocybin and Ibogaine therapy for their effectiveness for therapeutic uses for addictions to alcohol‚ smoking cessations etc. LSD is
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Central Nervous System Stimulants Types Stimulants can range from mild legal forms like caffeine to severe illegal drugs like methamphetamines. Each type has different effects at different levels and all can be lethal if taken in excessive quantities. The first type is the cocaine family which consists of cocaine HCL‚ cocaine freebase or crack‚ and cocaine paste. Then there are a wide arrange of amphetamines which are synthetic versions of the ephedra plant like Adderall which is used to help with
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in increased alertness physical activity‚ productivity‚ endurance and motivation. Stimulants include amphetamines‚ called ‘uppers’‚ cocaine and nicotine. Users usually find relaxation and rest impossible and tend to have no appetite. Moreover‚ side effects may include muscle spasms‚ chest pain‚ nausea‚ and blurred vision due to an overworked heart and the subsequent high blood pressure. During World War II‚ stimulants were extensively used by soldiers to maintain alertness. By then‚ various forms of
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The History of Cannabis Cannabis‚ commonly known as marijuana or hemp‚ has had a long and tumultuous history. Hemp has many uses‚ not just the commonly known use as a psychoactive drug. Hemp can be used to create things such as cloths‚ textiles‚ and paper. People using hemp dates back all the way to the 4th millennium B.C. This paper will show that cannabis’ uses adjust to the time period it is in‚ but no matter its use it is consistently prevalent through early civilizations to modern times
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The Appropriate Choice: Stimulant Medication for Children with ADHD Sam is a nine-year-old boy who has just entered the third grade. While his classmates listen to directions‚ he is constantly fidgeting and cannot seem to sit still. He consistently receives poor marks for both conduct and academics‚ as he grasps the concepts of easy tasks long after his peers. Sam will frequently blurt out comments at inappropriate times‚ interrupting the flow of classroom instruction. Because of this‚ his behavior
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Hallucinogens or psychedelics are mind-altering drugs‚ which affect the mind’s perceptions‚ causing bizarre‚ unpredictable behavior‚ and severe‚ sensory disturbances that may place users at risk of serious injuries or death. Hallucinogens powerfully affect the brain‚ distorting the way our five senses work and changes our impressions of time and space. People who use these drugs a lot may have a hard time concentrating‚ communicating‚ or telling the difference between reality and illusion. Hallucinogens
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