Addiction Research Papers Samples For Students

Caffeine is the most pervasively used psychoactive and widely used mood-altering drug in the world. The fact that caffeine is not regulated implies, this drug does not have severe effects. It is clear that the coffee, tea and other beverages that contain caffeine result in addictions. Research indicates that the caffeine is extremely addictive, with ability to cause conditions of intoxication, withdrawal, and dependence. The addiction arises from its ability to induce sleep, decrease pain, and fatigue, boost memory, and promote anxiety. Caffeine helps in sustaining duration, maximizes effort, and increases speed during endurance events. It has not been Continue reading...

Abstract

The research paper discusses the origin and nature of methadone, including the historical aspect of its development and further commercial and scientific use. The paper also describes the pharmacology of methadone, including the route of administration of the drug, its metabolism and its mechanism of action. Next section of the paper explains the experience in medical use of methadone, as it`s a great alternative to the painkillers based on the opiates, it plays a major role in the therapy of maintaining and replacement and treating the withdrawals syndromes. The positive effects on the pregnant patients are also described Continue reading...

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This article focuses on the Schachter’s theory of cognition-arousal of emotion by analyzing it from both an empirical and conceptual perspective. The author of this article, Rainer Reisenzein, concludes by claiming that, the only one of the numerous deductions that can be considered as misattributed arousals from the extraneous sources are responsible for intensifying emotions, and are adequately supported by the available research data. I found this article as a major resource material because it gives the research on emotions a scientific approach through the use of the Schachter theory.
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Having an addiction of any kind is dangerous. However, one kind of addiction that involves the most amount of health risk is drug addiction. Drug addiction is an ill that can rear its ugly head no matter who you are, and that is reason enough to take notice of it. Sadly though, despite what many people would like to believe, addiction to drugs is still very much a part of modern society, and the numbers surrounding the addiction are mind boggling to say the least. According to figures provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, around Continue reading...

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Addiction is multicultural meaning that it could occur to anyone regardless of their race, social standings or culture. There are many addictions in the world today, but the most common are gambling addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, shopping addiction and video games addiction. These addictions have become troublesome in the community in that most people in the society have had a family membesr fall prey to the addiction. The addiction has caused a lot of consequences to the victims and the society. For the victims or addicts it has landed them in prison, made them homeless and Continue reading...

Brief History

Controversies regarding the use of methadone have been existent over the past three decades. The use of the drug has received praise and condemnation in equal measure. The controversies have been persistent especially due to misinformation on the part of the various parties concerned; the addicts and their families, sponsors, physicians and ethnic leaders. Staff who are meant to guide addicts need to get the right information on the level of safety.
The recent past has seen an increase in the number of methadone-related deaths. This is especially so in the use of the drug in combination with other Continue reading...

Ethical Disclaimer:

This paper discusses the psychological aspects of Drew Barrymore in light of etiology of her drug addiction and alcoholism. The contents of this paper are gathered from various resources available online and on print about the life of Drew Barrymore. This paper is a product of research from other first-hand sources already available for public reading. Facts are merely collected and selected to come up with the final output. Thoughts and opinions embedded in this article do not represent the subject, any website or any medical institution. This paper is intended for academic purposes only. Several works are quoted Continue reading...

Marijuana: Decades of Debates

Marijuana is a drug that has many names. Some call it Hashish, others Sinsemilla, and others call it Hemp. The most common name is pot. Other popular names are weed and herb. However, its scientific name is Cannabis Sativa (Merrill, 1999). It is usually smoked in cigarettes. This drug is one of the most addictive drugs existing today. The use of this drug has various effects, especially to those people that are addicted to it. It is estimated that over 4 percent of all Americans are users of pot. Of this 4 percent, 1 percent abuse the drug.
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Methamphetamine

In his drug education book, Methamphetamine, journalist Hal Marcovitz (2006) called methamphetamine “the ugliest drug there is”. The section immediately below discusses the drug’s history—its progression to ugliness. Subsequent sections describe the preparation and effects of methamphetamine, legal issues, and recovery from methamphetamine addiction.

History

In 1887, a Japanese chemist extracted ephedrine, the precursor to methamphetamine, from the ephedra plant. Ephedrine was soon found useful in treating respiratory illness, especially asthma. About the same time, a German chemist combined ephedrine with other chemicals and produced amphetamine, which was also used to treat nasal and chest congestion. Due to Continue reading...

Research Paper

Introduction
A. Abnormal impulse construct is associated closely with drug addiction. From a science perspective, production of impulses can be altered by addiction. The urge of the addict to consume more of a drug may be explained with close analysis of the addiction chain (Ryan, 18).
B. The relationship that exists between addiction and impulse control still remains unclear. Researchers are puzzled with the question: what precedes what? Disorders resulting from drug abuse and addiction are closely interconnected with impulsivity (Ryan, 33). Such interrelationships have been expressed with little clarity. (Chopra, 66).
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COMMUNICATION

Introduction
Mobile phones are intelligent devices, created by human beings, which have been a breakthrough discovery in technology spanning over past one to two decades (Saylor, 2012). Mobile phones have indeed impacted societies, by and large, in addition to, just being a technological breakthrough. Importantly, mobile phones are quite user friendly. Societies, primarily youngsters, of age group between 15 to 40, have been influenced a lot by mobile phones. Indeed, the benefits of mobile phones are faster connectivity to friends, families and various networking sites and news on the internet. The downsides of usage of mobile phones are addictive Continue reading...

It has been a documented phenomenon in the field of psychology that art can serve as an outlet for suffering. Olga Gonithellis, MA has written about the topic. It is not that all artists suffer, but many arts suffering can increase their “Artiness.” (Gonithellis, 1). This is a central theme of James Baldwin’s story “Sonny’s Blues.” Sonny, the protagonist in the story was from a poor black neighborhood and like many musicians in his time in place, used drugs. In the story Sonny is an ex heroin addict uses music to ease his suffering. The central question Continue reading...

Problem Statement/Introduction:

Prescription pain medication abuse has become an epidemic. The statistics on this form of abuse are increasing and are fatal. Prescription opioid pain medicine are being abused and are leading to more deaths than all other street illicit drugs including cocaine and heroin. Over 86% of OxyContin abusers report that they had not been prescribed the drug for medical purposes. Health care providers wrote 259 million prescriptions for painkillers in 2012, enough for every American to have a bottle of pills. In 2012, of the 41,502 drug overdose deaths in the USA, 22,114 (53%) were related to Continue reading...

Introduction

The Phencyclidine is a recreational drug that is also called PCP and Angle dust. According to research, it shows that the drug came to the market as early as the 1950s. It has been stated that it belongs to the dissociative anesthetic. In to the records, it shows that in 1965 the drug was removed from the market because of the effects that it contains. The effects came from the number of reports that was stated by the users of the drugs about what was happening to their bodies. The drug was mainly used for anesthetic purposes in order Continue reading...

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Drug abuse (also known as ‘Substance Abuse’) is rampant in various parts of the world. It poses unique challenges to a society that is preoccupied with the business of living. It not only affects the quality of life of an individual, but also has a bearing on the social fabric of the community at large. The dependence on drugs shows a deep-seated weakness of the human mind for mood enhancers. One feels transported to a different plane initially. However, dependence sets in with repeated and prolonged use. The western hemisphere shows similar traits in this regard. Continue reading...

Effect of amount of pornography consumed by men on satisfaction wife has on the relationship and the self esteem, trust, and intimate issues the wife developes

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Pornography is problematic in modern society. There is increased evidence that pornography has led to failed marital relationships. Pornography is getting treated clinically using therapist to help save relationships in the society. Young men in the society are hooked to pornography. Internet survey through filling of questionnaires helped to carry out the research. The survey got conducted on both men and women but had a high number of men. Some analyses have shown Continue reading...

Throughout history individuals use drugs for different reasons. The abuse of drugs has different effects on different individuals even long after using drugs. Researchers continue to experiment on the area of drug abuse, but the number of drugs in the society today, makes it difficult to ascertain the impact of every drug that is on the market. In order to understand how the different types of drugs work on an individual, one must understand the various changes that occur in different parts of the body. CNS, depressants, narcotics, tobacco, alcohol, and stimulants are some of the drugs of abuse. Continue reading...

Smoking has been a consistently rising issue in the United States since tobacco plantations sprung up in the south, before the Civil War. Since the popularity of cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco began to catch on, the citizens of America have experienced a wide array of side effects because of the substance. The various forms in which tobacco and nicotine are consumed cause cancer of the mouth, esophagus, and lungs, which can cause death or disfiguration. Gum disease is also possible, as well as heart disease and emphysema. Most popularly, however, is the addiction that nearly everybody consuming nicotine Continue reading...

Abstract

Internet is becoming a most usual thing in every household. Many internet enthusiasts support the use of internet in household, but there are also some internet alarmists who think that internet is not good for the cognitive, social, and psychological development of children. Internet is like a sea of knowledge and data. As the sea contains many types of fishes, some of them very little, some very big, and some of them very dangerous and lethal, internet is the same kind of technology where there are many good and bad resources of media and data. In this study, we Continue reading...

Vulnerability to Web Addiction

Management
Vulnerability to Web Addiction\
Introduction
The vulnerability to the web addiction could be followed in the various reasons such as it is the psychological or the physical process involved and it can be said as something that transform the deeds into the habit formation. Addiction could be related to anything under the sky. The predictors of vulnerability to the addiction are of the view that the stress the chief factor has now known it upsurge the vulnerability to the new coined term addiction. The studies that have been conducted all over the world regarding the addiction is that Continue reading...

Substance Abuse

The biopsychosocial risk factors associated with alcohol dependence.
Dependence on alcohol is a worrying concern for many. It not only affects the person addicted to it but people around too. Scientists have always tried to understand what it is that gets one person addicted while others exposed to the same circumstances and environment stay away from addiction. There are biopsychosocial risk factors associated with alcohol dependence and a lot of theories that try to explain addiction. Some of the theories that explain alcohol addiction are Genetic theories, which deal with the genetic predisposition to alcohol addiction, with genes passed Continue reading...

Abstract

Sexual addiction is a controversial topic that lacks substantial data. However, a psychosocial and neurotransmitter theories have been postulated in order to shade light on this disorder. Sexual addiction denotes sexual urges, thoughts or behaviors that appear out of an individual’s control or extreme in frequency; extreme addiction to sexuality (Kingston & Firestone, 2008). Addiction, on the other hand, denotes the state of behavior that goes beyond the boundaries of social norms and hinders a person’s ability to develop healthy relationships or function appropriately in life’s general aspects (Kingston & Firestone, 2008). In this paper, I provide theoretical Continue reading...

Internet Pornography, A Worldwide Phenomenon

Internet pornography (Porn) is described as acts of copulating and other sexually explicit behavior that is conducted via a video camera and displayed online. Its viewing has become a worldwide problem that is costing governments millions of dollars in funds that are being used to stem the contamination. Employers have lost productivity as a result of this phenomenon. People who should be working are known to visit porn sites during the day. The most problematic areas that are affected are the young children and adolescents of our society. Many are now addicted to this type of “movie” and are Continue reading...

Sexual Addictions Anonymous and Sexaholics Anonymous:

Description, Purpose, Locations, Publications and News
Sexual addiction has been a controversial term which has led some to try to better define the term. -This problem is far more than simply engaging in a great deal of sex. -It involves emotions like shame, guilt, anxiety and depression and represents a pattern of sexual behavior driven by increasingly strong urges that can negatively affect the individual, their family and friends. People with this problem become pre-occupied with their preferred sexual behavior whether it’s constantly searching the internet for porn, engaging in sexual encounters with prostitutes or going from one Continue reading...

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Introduction

Heroin belongs to the opiate family, a class of drugs derived from either the flowers of the poppy plant, or from their synthetic substitutes. In heroin’s case, it is produced from morphine. This is a naturally occurring material derived from the seedpod of the poppy plants. Like numerous drugs made from opiates, heroin is incredibly a strong painkiller
Every opiate abuse, as well as heroin and several prescriptions pain relievers, carries with them a solid risk of addiction along with physical dependence. Heroin commonly appears as a white otherwise brown powder. Purest Continue reading...

Legal and Ethical Issues of Substance Abuse and Addiction

Substance abuse and addiction has for a long time already been a topical issue in many countries around the world. Schools are important sites, where governments and various organizations concentrate their preventive efforts, as it is a key of health promotion in these institutions. It is important to realize such prevention programs in this environment, as schools provide its students with important models of behavior, various possibilities to bond with people of different interests and views (Strang et al., 2012).
National research of tobacco policies in schools in different developed countries show that the prevailing majority of institutions have Continue reading...

Alcohol and drug addiction in the US is a threat to most of the aspects in our lives. The impact on the economy of the nation and the standards of living of the victim is immense. The threats and effects of alcohol and drug addiction in the US are evident from the nature of criminal activities, overstrained healthcare sector, environmental destruction and loss in productivity of the people in the society. Alcohol and drug addiction has a huge impact on the social aspects of life of the people in the society. The problem also may lead to permanent emotional Continue reading...

Abstract

Alcoholics Anonymous provide the perfect model for people with alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous uses group therapy that has various dynamics such as the twelve steps that help the alcoholics gain discipline of their alcohol consumption. An alcoholic anonymous applies the dynamics of group therapy through meetings where members share their experiences and encourage each other. Critics, however, do not agree with the model that alcoholics’ anonymous use of group therapy and especially the twelve steps. Alcoholics anonymous has helped a majority of alcoholics to become sober and they continue to find better ways to improve their program.

Alcoholics Anonymous vs. the Doctors

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Mothers should be punished for giving birth to Drug Addicted Children under the following justifications; Mothers are the most important unit in the impacting of morals to their children. In the event criminal tendencies of children stem from the same mothers, it is reasonable to charge mothers of the crime that associates them to lack of duty of care and absolute recklessness (IFC International). Similarly, the event that leads to the giving birth to criminally oriented children can be as a consequence of blatant intentions by the same mothers.
Mothers should be at a position that enforces them to Continue reading...

Stigma can reduce the addicted person to a tainted, discounted, and attributed to deeply discrediting stereotypes in society. This is so because the addicted person is seen as disqualified from full social acceptance. Therefore, Stigma is a central obstacle to recovery for persons with addictions. This so because individuals suffering from addictions may experience rejections, emotional imbalances after disclosing their addictions at work. However, the self-disclosure is the main step toward successfully addressing the stigma associated with addictions such as alcohol.  Therefore, the paper will evaluate the benefits and harmful impact of disclosing an addiction at work.
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- Most frighteningly, because many of these painkillers cause slow breathing and because teens have a tendency to mix painkillers, they can even cause teens to die.
- Of course the primary effect painkillers have on teens is to make pain subside.
- The lucid effect painkillers provide also encourages teens to use them recreationally.
- Over half of teens using painkillers do not actually need them, but only use them as a source to get high.
- Continuous use of painkillers to get high may be thought to be harmless by some but it is not.
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The film Trainspotting (1996), which was based on the book of the same name, was about a group of drug addicts in the depressed areas of Edinburgh (Böckenfeld). It follows the lead character, Mark Renton, and his friends as they explore the urban areas of Edinburgh which are plagued with poverty and squalor. Although the film was mainly about the highs and lows of drug addicts, their circle of friends, lies and deceit, the film had a number of economic themes which were very historic.
One thing that was a bit awkward about the film was how the Continue reading...

Introduction

There are several organizations that make up the addiction counseling field. Each of these organizations is tasked with a specific role in addressing matters that may be related to the issues in the community that are brought about by the addiction problems. Although the addiction professionals work in several varied disciplines, they share some basic understanding as far as the addictive process is concerned. They go beyond the boundaries of being limited to the specialties that they confine themselves into. This is because even if their skills and proficiencies vary a lot depending on the specialization an individual may Continue reading...

In order to understand pornography we must first understand the effects that it has on the human mind. This will enable us to understand why the pornography industry is ever expanding at an alarming rate. It is a proven fact that pornography can be addictive. Just like a person can get addicted to alcohol and drugs they can in a similar way get addicted to pornography. When a person starts viewing pornography a certain part of the brain gets stimulated. This stimulation is translated as pleasure. Thus as a person continues viewing more and more porn they get more Continue reading...

These days, people are facing life difficulties that make them more vulnerable. Life requires a lot of risks to make a living and to fight against hunger. Although, there are many reasons for drug addiction, hard work these days is becoming a major cause for many people. Lots of abusers try to get money to buy drugs. Although, Saudi Arabia is a very religious and conservative country with a “dry law”, Saudi Arabians are keen on using whiskey and hashish. This is a wealthy nation, in which a certain percentage can easily afford it. Nevertheless, drugs should be illegal Continue reading...

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In this past century, we have witnessed a huge boom in the development of mega shopping malls and structures. There have been ups and downs in this industry, but it seems that this trend is increasing all the time. But in addition to all the increased economic growth from the increased sales and tourism, are building malls really the right choice? What are the disadvantages of building shopping malls and how can these issues be resolved?
A huge disadvantage caused by the building up of shopping malls is that it has increased consumerism. This side effect Continue reading...

Introduction

Drug abuse is a process which rips the individual’s souls and puts the individual on the path of darkness. There are many different reasons for the use of drug abuse. This paper will reflect over the effects of drug abuse through media stories, individual stories and through history. It will focus on why this concern of drug abuse is important. Lastly it will reflect over a couple rudimentary critically thinking questions to help demonstrate how drug abuse affects people.

Reasons for Increased Cases of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse is a practice that has persisted since the beginning of time. As our society progress and our Continue reading...

Introduction

The computer as a medium is at the moment in the process of fast development. Computers are fast becoming complex from a design point of view and are quickly spreading into new platforms such as pocket computers and mobile phones. As merely a youth phenomenon, from a cultural point of view computers are hard to ignore and getting more and more visible by the day. And finally from an economic point of view the interest in computers is increasing with increasing global turn over and the industry in general showing rapid growth rates.
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Alcoholism –is a disease; it is a result of an addiction to alcohol, develops when one consumes it frequently and in excessive quantities. Alcoholics are addicted to alcohol. If you deprive them of any opportunitie to drink, it can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, anxiety, hallucinations, tremors, etc. Alcoholism violates brain activity and memory, impairs physical abilities, a person begins to make unwise decisions and actions.

Causes of Alcoholism

There are many reasons for a person to become addicted to alcohol. It can be because of stress as a result of emotional conflict, bereavement (death of a close person), difficulties Continue reading...

Introduction

MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is commonly referred to as “ecstasy” or “molly”. In recent years, this substance has gained a lot of popularity; and has become the drug of choice for recreational purposes among the adolescents and the adults. Beneath the widespread popularity of the drug, there is a belief that it is a safe drug with no toxicity, but this is not the case. Individuals who take MDMA often report that it gives them a sense of euphoria, minimal or no inhibitions, or increased sensuality (Hahn, 2013). The drug has various psychoactive properties that can make an individual addictive Continue reading...