Addiction

cost of drug and alcohol addiction, in terms of lost productivity, crime, and health-care associated costs, is more than $600 billion per year. Perhaps an even greater cost, but one that is far more difficult to calculate, is the harm of addiction to those addicted and the “collateral damage” that often occurs to the loved ones of the addicted individual. Most people can think of someone in their lives—a friend, partner, parent, or child—who is affected by addiction. Addiction is far too common, and

This chapter focuses on addiction through the use of rats. During the 1960’s and 1970’s scientists were attempting to understand how animals found some drugs to be “irresistible” ultimately to the point of addiction. It is believed that the brain produces its own natural opiates. When a person takes another form of these addictive substances, the brain stops producing its own supply of natural opiates. Thus, when drug users stop taking a certain drug, they experience withdrawal symptoms and the need

Abstract This competency applies concepts and models of addiction to celebrities on the hit television series "Celebrity Rehab" to provide appropriate prevention services, referral, and case management. Explain past and current theories of alcohol use. I will Describe the categories of alcohol use. Discuss levels of alcohol use/dependence/addiction and individual interventions. Explain the “stages of change” model in alcohol use treatment. Look at psychosis in relation to alcohol use. Recognize

It is important to learn about caffeine addiction because people don’t know that they are addicted to it and that caffeine can damage the body and brain. There are a few positive and negative psychological effects of caffeine on the human body. Positive psychological effects are concentration, focus, attention, improves memory, in some studies, and alertness. Negative psychological effects are anxiety, depression, irritable, and addiction. Some physiological effects are nausea, headache, restless

researchers believe that addiction is caused by a number of risk factors working together to create addiction to prescription drugs while some people can use recreational and prescription drugs without becoming addicted, many individuals who start using drugs become physically and emotionally dependent on them. Drug abuse causes vary greatly, depending on each individual and the extent of his or her addiction. The extent of a person's vulnerability to his or her addiction depends on their social environment

Meth Addictions “The only way anyone ever quits an addiction is that they come to a place where the desire to be free exceeds the desire to use” (“Anonymous”). Methamphetamine is not a new drug. In 1887, Germany first made amphetamine. Later on in 1919, Japan developed meth. When they discovered that the powder was soluble in water and then could be used for injection, it became popular in World War II to keep soldiers awake. Kamikaze pilots on their suicide mission were given high doses. Later

COPD, etc… One that people do not generally associate with the term “disease” is an addiction, whether a person is addicted to alcohol, methamphetamines, marijuana or over the counter drugs, people often have different sides to this. Some may say that an addiction is a disease; others say that an addiction is just a poor choice of a person’s life. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that “…drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will

used.” “Addiction affects neurotransmission and interactions within reward

very hard time understanding what side of the drug addiction view shapiro is on. Though I had trouble I noticed that in the very beginning it was stated that “according to the standard view of addiction, certain drugs are highly addictive largely because of their pharmacological effects, meaning the effects on the brain owing to the chemical constitution of the drug.” Shaprio’s view of drug addiction is that “the drug itself is the source of addiction.” One of the many problems with Shaprio’s standard

Running head: DRUG ADDICTION AND PREGNANCY​1 Drug Addiction and Pregnancy University of South Florida September 15, 2012   Drug Addiction and Pregnancy After reading about various topics regarding drug addiction, it wasn’t easy to narrow down this topic. Drug addiction and pregnancy was the topic found to be most interesting. Estimates based on court documents, news accounts, and data collected by attorneys representing pregnant women indicate that at least 200 women