Diagnosis Stimulant related disorders are one of the ten separate classes of drugs listed in the DSM-5 substance-related and addictive disorders section. Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that affect an individual’s mental and physical function. Some of the effects of stimulant use include increased mental alertness, increased energy level, wakefulness, and feelings of intense excitement. Stimulants are often prescribed to reduce sleepiness, decrease appetite, and reduce restlessness. Stimulant medications
Stimulant drug abuse on college campuses is a growing epidemic. Stimulant drugs are prescription medications taken by students with attention deficit disorders to enhance their focus and academic performance. However, many students without any attention deficit disorder are abusing these drugs for academic reasons. Most people assume that stimulant drugs such as Adderall are harmless and similar to caffeine. However, research has shown that Adderall is a widely-abused drug and can lead to serious
name for methylphenidate. Ritalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant that doctors prescribe to treat several disorders. The most common use of Ritalin is for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Another known use of Ritalin is in the treatment of Narcolepsy. A doctor might also prescribe it to treat depression. Ritalin and other drugs in the stimulant class, work by increasing the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin
ADHD Stimulant Medication Abuse and Misuse Among U.S. Teens Over the last decade, a new epidemic has risen in America regarding the sustained trend in teens abusing and misusing stimulant drugs prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specifically Ritalin and Adderall. There has been an increase in the number of teens diagnosed with ADHD and practitioners prescribing stimulants as treatment. These drugs are known in the teen community as the so-called “study drug”. An alarming
Facts about MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) has a chemical structure similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline and can produce both stimulant and psychedelic effects. Reportedly, MDMA's psychedelic effects are milder than those produced by hallucinogens such as LSD and mescaline. MDMA has been available as a street drug since the 1980s. Its use has escalated in the 1990s among college students and young adults, particularly those who participate in all-night
issues, which in turn, causes the person to fail in meeting the standards of work and or family matters. Substance intoxication refers to the state of being high due to the effect of the psychoactive substance used. The substance can be either a 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
Introduction Individuals who practice yoga experience an awareness of their body and environment. Yoga helps them to relax and feel at peace with a subtle feeling of stimulation. This paper examines the use of prescription drugs/stimulants that are used to treat ADHD in children, and the use of an alternative that for some can be just as effective to treat ADHD. Yoga has beneficial factors for managing ADHD symptoms. According to the “yoga Journal” through deep breathing exercises, yoga teaches kids
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 generation
in the United States. Are we over diagnosing our little ones just to keep from dealing with unpleasant behavior? “ On average 1 of every 10 to 15 children in the United States has been diagnosed with the disorder, and 1 in every 20 to 25 uses a stimulant medication” (Mayes, Bagwell, & Erkulwater, 2008). Several believe that virtually all ADHD diagnoses are retractable with appropriate discipline of children instead of being so hasty in medicating them. The material found on the CDC website describes
growing ... ... middle of paper ... ...s' Preferences for ADHD Information from Schools. School Psychology Review, 31(1), 94. Katie, R. (2013, October). Interview by Brill, Sarah [Personal Interview]. Kelland, Kate. "Children with ADHD say stimulant drugs help them: study." Huffington Post. 10 14 2012: n. page. Web. 9 Apr. 2014. Mercola.com. (2013). What’s Causing the Rise in ADHD? Retrived March 4th, 2014, from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/05/adhd-glyphosate
Christina Gonzalez Application Paper Treating ADHD A large percentage of Americans suffer from attention deficit disorder also known as ADHD. The news article I chose to write about is a U.S News article by Rachel Pomerance Berl titled Meds or No Meds? How to treat a child with ADHD. This article discusses ADHD and how many Americans are affected by this disorder but also when to treat or not treat a patient who claims to have ADHD. This disorder affects the way people focus, causes over activity
same students contradicted themselves in showing trust in pharmacies and doctors who they think wouldn’t sell neuroenhancers if they were harmful (Desantis and Hane par. 21) . This contradiction weakens the students’ argument for the use of ADHD stimulants and demonstrates a lack of rationale on the students’
Stress Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing surroundings. It has physical and emotional effects on us and can make good or bad feelings. As a good influence, stress can help motivate us to do something, or help us through the day. As a bad influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, anger, and depression (overall, make you feel really crappy), which in turn can lead to health problems such as headaches, upset stomachs, rashes
engendered by these stimulants. Non-medical prescription stimulant users were more likely to report use of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and other risky behaviors. These substances have a tendency to induce a chemical dependence for daily life activities. Users are more likely to develop
of psychoactive drugs, stimulants and narcotics are two of the most popular and dangerous. The effect of drugs on the body depends on their chemical properties, a person's mental set, the setting in which the drug is taken, and the genetic's of the user. With this wide variety of contributors, it is extremely hard to predict how a drug will affect an individual, but researchers have studies the basic effects. As a result of this research, we have discovered that stimulants rev up our central nervous
Stimulants are a type of medication prescribed to treat various medical conditions. A stimulant is a drug that excites any bodily function, more specifically those that increase brain and central nervous system activity (The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica). When stimulant medications are taken, dopamine and norepinephrine levels are increased which helps transmit signals between nerves in the brain which increase brain activity. This medication promotes the brain to be alert, increase motor activity
Prescription stimulant misuse can be defined as taking more of the medication than prescribed, or as taking the medication without a prescription. There have been many arguments on the reasons why there has been an increasing amount of college students who misuse prescription stimulants. Some psychologists argue that the misuse of prescription stimulants amongst college students is caused by stress brought upon by final exams and hard curriculum. However, other psychologists argue that the misuse
Amelia M. Arria, and Robert L. DuPont (2010) explore the topic of illicit non-medical prescription stimulant use among college students. Their research findings outline the non-medical use of stimulants such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta among university students. Arria and DuPont (2010) also propose a possible approach to tackle the growing problem within the student community. These stimulant prescription drugs are originally prescribed to those who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
recovering from stimulant addiction? Staying away from stimulants after going through a rehabilitation or treatment program is hard, so seeking out a solid support group to provide group therapy for stimulant addiction is an often necessary step towards long-term recovery. The pull to return to stimulant use can be strong, but attending meetings with a support group full of people who are struggling with the same things can strengthen the resolve of someone recovering from stimulant addiction and help
situation where children are over prescribed stimulant medications to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for educational purposes. For that reason, we must consider the appropriate treatment for ADHD in education. Four main aspects to this issue need to be discussed in order to fully understand the situation: a description of ADHD, the symptoms of ADHD, the statistical information regarding the over prescription and a description/history of stimulant use, and some possible alternatives to drug