inquisitive people who wants to try drugs by themselves; being unstable; not being enough confident; influence of friends and being offered the opportunity by a friend they trust . There are three types of drugs, with different properties, Stimulants, Depressants and Hallucinogens. Stimulants affects the central nervous system, this will increase brain activity and will stop them fro... ... middle of paper ... ... Hence, Drastic measures need to be taken to prevent the usage among the youth of the future
Depressants Depressants also called downers are a drug which slow down the central nervous system.Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Alcohol, Heroin, and Marijuna. Depressants cna be smoked, swallowed, and injected. Short term effects are slurred speech, drowsiness, low blood pressure, ect. Long term effects are addiction, sleep problems, death. Withdrawal symptoms are insomnia nausea and weekness. Tolerance can develop very quickly and then addiction. Barbiturates are one of many deoressants. Medically
stimulant, increasing activity level, or a depressant which tends to slow down a persons’ activity level as well as awareness. Such substances are abused because individuals feel that they will be able to avoid uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms (Rosenberg and Kosslyn, 2011). Its’ negative cognitive effects such as not thinking properly nor having proper judgment can make a big impact upon an individuals’ ability to perform activities of daily living. Depressants is a category of drugs that individuals
What is a depressant? It is defined as substances that slow down the normal function of the central nervous system. The drugs that are considered as depressants are alchol and barbiturates. Their are many resons as to why people tend to take depressants some do it to reduce tensions, to forget their problems or troubles or to relieve feelings of lonliness or boredome (Morris&Maistro). As I was doing my research their was one depressant that continued to pop up and is the most common one of all of
would like to talk about the short and long term effects of prescribed and recreational depressants. In order to understand the effects of depressants I think it is important to understand why someone may need depressants. Depressants also referred to as “downers,” are prescribed to treat mental illness. Prescriptions for depressants may treat various mental illnesses such as anxiety and insomnia. A depressant is classified as a psychoactive drug and slows normal brain and central nervous system performance
Depressants have been around for centuries and have been portrayed in many cultures as far back as 3400 BC. Herbs and alcohol are known to ease down pain and induce sleep; they were the most common depressants. Depressants are drugs that reduce neural activity and slow down body functions, in order to decrease or alleviate anxiety, induce sleep and relieve stress (Depressants). Alcohol being one of the most popular agents, it produces depression in the central nervous system. Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines
Depressants Like many drugs, depressants have many risks and effects that can harm you. A depressant is a chemical substance or drug that makes a body’s system less active. It calms a person’s nerves and relaxes their muscles. Depressants are drugs that stop the proper function of the central nervous system. They are bright coloured tablets or capsules that are legally available from your doctor for medical reasons. Some prescribed reasons are anxiety, sleep problems, acute agitation, and
Examples of Depressants Not many people are aware that some of the chemicals they use to induce sleep or relieve stress are classified as depressants. One of the many examples of depressants commonly used is alcohol, which can depress the central nervous system. Other popular downers include tranquilizers, sedatives and anxiolytics. Although some of these are prescribed by doctors to their patients, some are recreational substances that are abused by people without knowing the risks involved. Part
College Students and Anti-Depressants Starting college can be a stressful time for any adolescent. For students suffering from depression it can be a traumatic experience. Worlds feel turned upside down. Even for those who manage to “cope,” pressures can cause these students to feel overwhelmed. Upon meeting Katelyn*, no one would ever suspect this tiny, thin blonde with a bubbly personality to be shy, much less depressed. Katelyn is a 19-year-old Northeastern University sophomore, who has
depressed. These anti--depressants have led to the assumption that depression is most likely due to a chemical imbalance (of neurotransmitters) which somehow leads to the symptoms of depression. To try and write a paper on all the theories of depression would be endless, as would be a study on all the different types of anti-depressants. Therefore I have tried to focus my paper on the serotonin hypothesis for depression, and more specifically how the serotonergic anti-depressants have backed up this
Drugs are a complicated subject, there are numerous categories of them and each of those have their own subcategories. For example, alcohol and heroin are both considered depressants, but their effects on a person are greatly different. So how do drugs affect one of the most important aspects of a human’s life, sleep? It is impossible to say. Each different drug has their own unique abilities that cause a reaction different from the next. To say a whole category of drugs have the same effect on sleep
antipsychotics and antidepressants currently being used on the market and the numerous studies that have been done with these drugs using rat research. Of particular interest is Abilify™ (aripiprazole), which is currently being used a booster to many anti-depressant drugs. Interest lies in whether Abilify™ can be used alone and whether its’ efficacy will still have similar results when treating depression. Does Administering Abilify™ Decrease Depressive Symptoms in Rats? Depression, for the purpose of this
The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the dangers of prescription drugs when not taken as prescribed by your physician or pharmacist. Central Idea: Prescription drugs can cause serious mental and physical health problems if they are taken incorrectly or abused. Introduction I. I want you to imagine for a minute that you are in physical or mental pain, you are struggling very bad with your school work, or that you are going through something in your
the addiction, loss of control over its use, and continuing use despite its negative consequences. Addiction attacks the brain by disrupting the way it registers pleasure and then by corrupting other normal drives such as learning and motivation. Depressants ... ... middle of paper ... ...ipulations of drug-associated memories (Psychopharmacology pg. 14). When a drug user is reminded of the drug he or she uses often times the addict continues use. Researchers have discovered by reducing these cues
with patients from the range age 40 to 75-year-old, and take care of them when their physician is unavailable. These patients suffer all type of diseases, such as, high blood pressure, depression, diabetes and cancer. However, she thought an anti-depressant drug that is in Phase III randomized also in clinical trials can help these patients because the owner of the company will give her 3,000 dollars for each female patients she is enrolled in the study. In fact, me personally I do not agree in such
consciousness. Psychoactive drugs are defined as chemical substances that affect the brain’s functioning, causing changes in behavior, mood and consciousness. There are several different types of psychoactive drugs;, some of these include: stimulants, depressants, and most importantly hallucinogens or psychedelics. Humans have used these different types of drugs since before recorded history. These drugs are used for a variety of reasons such as medical purposes, religious practices, spiritual growth, and
Fighting More Than the Blues: A Look into Depressive Disorders This paper will focus on depressive disorders, and it will describe what they are, how they manifest themselves, what causes them and/or what makes certain individuals susceptible to the disorder as compared to others. This piece will also describe the most common treatment practices, and the effectiveness of these treatments. It will conclude by offering some testimonials from individuals who suffer from depressive disorders as
there? A drug is “any chemical substance other than food or water that affects the mind or body” (Goldstein, 2004; Macionis, 2010, p. 208). Six different types of drugs that are legal and illegal in the world that are popular are stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, cannabis, steroids, and prescription drugs. Stimulants affect the person’s mood when using this drug. It also provides alertness and increases your energy (Macionis, 2010). Examples of stimulants are Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine
Sadness, stress and anxiety are normal in a typical life. But, what happens when sadness feels like it is too strong to deal with, when you cannot think of another way out, when you think the only answer is to take your life? Depression can be one of the many triggers as of why you make be having suicidal thoughts. Depression is not a mood, a phase, a call for attention, or personal weakness. Many times people choose to hide their depression because they feel that people will think they are weak
Definition B. Reason they do II. Addiction A.Cause B. Difficulty III. Effects A. Dangers 1. HIV/AIDS 2. Cancer 3. Death B. Damage 1.Brain Function 2. Communication IV. Proper use V. Classes of Drugs A.Stimulants B. Depressants C. Ecstasy Ehler 3 Drug Effects on The Nervous System Drugs have a tremendous effect on people’s lives, due to the way it affects their nervous system. Some may not think that drugs can do so much damage, but they learn after being introduced