Bupropion Essays

  • Behavior Change Theories and Strategies

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    could be prevented by modifying just one behaviour,that is,cigratte smoking(Taylor as cited in Jons and Creedy,2008).In addition,Allen(as cited in Jons and Creedy,2008) sta... ... middle of paper ... ... and withdrawal symptoms. Currently, bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix) are the only two medications that don’t contain nicotine which are approved as smoking cessation aids. These anti-smoking pills are intended for short-term use. (Lhrar,Segal&Smith,2008). To sum up,it seems

  • Executive Summary: Live Well Testing

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    I am submitting this on behalf of Mrs. Zeynep Ilgas, the founder of our company, Live Well Testing. Live Well Testing is owned and primarily operated by women and Live Well Testing has set out to change the way individuals view their own health and wellness, and completely changed how people can take command of their health testing for their themselves and their families. Mrs. Zeynep Ilgas is a Turkish born immigrant who come to the U.S. with her husband with basically very little, and a desire

  • Children and Antidepressants

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    Antidepressants What determines a ‘good' article from a ‘bad' one? In the Des Moines Register on February 3, there was an article titled, ‘More parents, doctors refuse to put kids on antidepressants," was written by Marilyn Elias. Elias is a well-known writer from USA Today, and has written on topics such as stress, marriage, and health. The article was about the effects on children, ages 18 and younger, taking depression pills. There are many elements that establish a ‘good' article from a

  • Healing Depression Without Antidepressants

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    Over the last 20 years, many young adults have been taking antidepressant drugs such as Sertraline, commonly referred to as Zoloft, to ease their pain and struggles. Antidepressants are drugs which were initially used for the treatment of depression, but knowingly proved to be effective for other types of diagnosis, such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sleep disorders, chronic pain, migraines, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance

  • The Dark Side of Antidepressants: Personal Experiences

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    I interviewed a different friend of mine, Leona, (not her real name) who is clinically depressed. She had used typical antidepressants since her diagnosis, but was always telling me how she felt like they did nothing to help her. Leona constantly complained about how they made her so dizzy and sleepy that she didn’t feel like doing anything and wanted to sleep all day. These things only increased her depression, and she realized that later once she looked back on her time of antidepressant use

  • Pharmacotherapy in Drug Addiction

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    of addiction are Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Naltrexone (ReVia, Depade), Methadone (Dolophine), and Buprenorphine (Temgesic, Suboxone). Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) is used in the Pharmacotherapy of Nicotine Addiction. Bupropion is an anti-depressant that stimulates a release of a chemical called dopamine in the reward center area of the brain that causes pleasure (Healthwise, 2009). When an individual smokes, dopamine is released. Therefore Bupropion has the same effect

  • Addiction To Video Game Addiction

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    Video games are becoming a part of everyday life. More and more people are starting to play video games more often and for longer amounts of time. Video games, after being played for long periods,can fill a void in a person’s life and people can become addicted to the feeling of having that void filled. Video game addiction is a growing problem in the gaming community. A Chinese father hired a hitman to kill his son every time he logged on because he refused to leave home and get a job (Evans)

  • Antidepressants During Pregnancy

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    Antidepressants safe during pregnancy? Consuming antidepressants during pregnancy can be dangerous for the health of the baby, but not taking any medication might put in risk the life of the mother. Antidepressants are the primary option to treat depression. A decision to use antidepressants while pregnant is based on the balance among the risks and benefits of taking the medication. The safety of taking this pills during pregnancy appears to be reassuring but there are remain two important areas

  • Ginger's Therapeutic Theory

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    possible addition of another classification of drug may be selected. If in the above case Ginger feels the lowness a possible Atypical Antidepressant may be added. A specific drug in the Atypical Antidepressant classification may be the Bupropion drug. Bupropion has side effects of anxiety and insomnia and contraindications of weakening the dopaminergic activity in an individual causing stimulant effect (Preston, O’Neal, & Talaga, 2013). Not one recipe of medication is best for everyone, so due to

  • Essay On Psychopharmacology

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    Psychopharmacology, one division of biopsychology, is an especially interesting field as it delves into the ways in which drugs are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and the effects they may have on mood, cognition or behavior in both humans and animals. Researchers in this division of psychology are most interested in a wide range of drug classes such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants. Drugs are researched for their pharmaceutical properties, physical and psychological

  • Antidepressants Case Study

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    Throughout many studies, antidepressants have been shown to help improve depression in people. Antidepressants are drugs that are used in the treatment of mood disorders, such as depression, to alleviate symptoms so that people who suffer from depression may live a normal life. However, evidence has shown that antidepressants cause minimal improvement in depression, occasionally help with bipolar depression and can also cause suicide rates to increase. Therefore, I will be arguing that although antidepressants

  • Antidepressant Synthesis Essay

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    abstain from foods and alcohol that contain tyramine such as, yogurt, aged cheese, and substances such as cold medications. This is because a potential toxic reaction could occur. Additionally, other antidepressants may be utilized such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) an NDRI-

  • The Smoke Free Policy

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    As businesses transition into a smoke free work place, the total environment is condemned smoke free. Twenty years ago, restaurants allowed customers to smoke, where as now that smoke free policy has risen there are almost no restaurants or bars that allow smoking in the building. The majority of a restaurant’s customers are non smokers; therefore the income of customers would increase because non smokers would not have to worry about second hand smoke. Based on Zagat’s Release of 2008 America’s

  • Hippocrates on Mental Disorders: Describing Schizophrenia as Melancholia

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    1.1 Introduction: Depression is commonly understood as an individual’s feelings of sadness or a general undermining of the individuals normal functioning which has a direct effect on the individual themselves and also their family and friends. A man by the name of Hippocrates, who was described as the father of western medicine, initially described an individual’s low mood as “Melancholia”. Hippocrates described melancholia as having specific mental and also physical symptoms. In its 2400 year history

  • Persuasive Essay On Tobacco

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    cigarettes for nicotine gum, patches, inhalers, sprays, and lozenges are nicotine replacement therapies. They work by giving you nicotine without the use of tobacco. There are also different types of Medication to aid with beating this deadly habit. Bupropion and varenicline are prescription medications that can help with your cravings and symptoms from

  • Argumentative Essay On Electronic Cigarettes

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    consumption which, in turn, could also be used as an alternative to smoking. Historically, smokers who were looking to quit utilized nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which includes nicotine patches, nicotine gum, as well as medications such as Bupropion. There is much controversy over the use and effectiveness of e-cigarettes and other

  • Tobacco and the Brain

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    Tobacco and the Brain Recent surveys show that 25 % of all American adults smoke despite the fact that tobacco is the No.1 cause of death (430,000 annual) and disease in this country (1). The life of a 30-year older that smokes 15 cigarettes a day is shortened by an average of more than five years (2). Why do people smoke despite the fact that it shortens their life? Why has this practice of smoking tobacco been around for 1000 years? There must be something that the human body or mind gains

  • Cardiovascular Disease Interventions

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    Ahluwalia, et.al combined a counseling intervention in combination with sustained-release bupropion (in 2002) or transdermal nicotine patch (in 1998) yielded 6-month quit rates of 21% and 17%, respectively, for blacks. Combining open-label bupropion, the nicotine patch, and individual counseling in an 8-week intervention resulted in an impressive overall quit rate of 53%. Results reveal that when healthcare providers

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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    Introduction: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as a behavioral disorder of childhood onset (by the age of 7 years) characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsivity/hyperactivity. Based on the type of symptoms that predominate, ADHD is classified as following:  Combined type: both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms are present  Predominantly inattentive subtype  Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive subtype  Not otherwise specified (NOS):

  • Bipolor Disorder

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    In today’s society there are many different psychological disorders that people face on a daily basis. Often times the individuals know they even have the disorder until someone else recognizes it. One particular disorder is the Bipolar disorder. It has many different classifications and definitions, symptoms, and treatments. It is very inportant to notice this disorder in its beginning stages so it can be controlled. The bipolar disorder has often been classified and defined by many different terms