Lesher says, “Addiction is a brain disease expressed in the form of compulsive behavior.” As with most chronic diseases, addiction should also be treated with multiple recurring treatments since the brain chemistry of addicts often causes them to relapse into drug use. Lesher makes his case that addiction is a brain disease by stating that addicts cannot quit taking drugs on their own because they require medical treatment like most ill patients. The authors final opinion on addiction is that initial drug use is present due to the voluntary behavior of the addict and while it does not absolve the user of their responsibility as it was their fault, once they have developed an addiction, their brain has chemically changed so much that they can not will themselves to quit and must be treated as though they have a medical disease. NO: Alva Noe states that addiction is not a disease of the brain. First, he points that not all addictions are chemical substances and there are many activities that can be addictive to people.
They believe by continuing to fight the so called “war on drugs”, the U.S. government has worsened these problems of society instead of alleviating them. They also state that drug prohibition is the true cause of much of the social and personal damage that has historically been attributed to drug use. It is prohibition that makes these drugs so valuable. Nearly 40 years and some 40 million arrest later, drugs are cheaper, more potent and far more widely used than at the beginning of this futile crusade, at the cost of tens of billions of dollars every year. How much more evidence does Washington need.
Leshner also concludes that research shows addiction has numerous behavioral and social aspects that are commonly related to other brain disorders. Leshner continues to discover effective treatment approaches so we can medicate the addicts without causing a reoccurring addiction. Leshner concludes by suggesting that we should form social policies because they can help diminish the health expenses associated with treating
Speaking to the human factor, the loss of possibility and potentials to the addict are enormous. Since addicts come from any walk of life; parents, children, sisters, brothers; are all affected by this drug. First, we look at the addict. The losses of ability to function in society, gain educational goals, provide for themselves and others; is a huge cost to society. Medicaid, Social Services, CPS, law enforcement are all affected on a larger scale.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of individual responsibility (which I will discuss later) may or may not apply to legalization of marijuana. As stated before doctors, physicians and growers of medical marijuana are faced with many ethical obstacle, or those that opposed the use of drug to include: suppressing the immune system, damaging the central nervous system and being an intoxicant that increase the chances of injury by accident (Barnes, 2000). However, with ever negative agreement there is always a positive side towards the benefit use of the drug. I believe in the upcoming years the law in regard to medical marijuana will be revamped to fit a changing world
'Describe and evaluate two theories of addictive behaviour, in initiation, maintenance, and relapse' Biological models of addictive behaviour focus on the neurotransmitter substances in the brain, and on genetic differences between people with addictions and people without addictions. Biological models of addictive behaviour, it seen that a person would be most susceptible to addiction during the initiation phase, because they have a predisposed biological vulnerability. Such biological predispositions are less likely to have an effect during the maintenance of the addiction. However if a person managed to give up their addiction, a biological predisposition would make them more susceptible to relapse. The neurotransmitter that is most
Author Greenfield’s Susan article, “Modern technology is changing the way our brains work, says neuroscientist”, published in MailOnline on 3rd August 2010, emphasizes technology is extensively modifying our life as human beings. The author, a neuroscientist, opposes technology that changes the physical and mental capacity of a normal human being. Greenfield Susan mentions the development of mood controlling drugs and prosthetic limbs. Greenfield asks the question, “What would such aspirations to be ‘perfect’ or ‘better’ do to our notions of identity,” concerned about individuality. In an experiment conducted it has been discovered that electronic devices and pharmaceutical drugs affect the brain’s micro- cellular structure and the complex biochemistry.
Improvements in how medications are regulated and administered are vital to combating addiction, seeking funds to transform how addiction is treated and programs that assist children in coping are also crucial to this cause. These programs are a necessary step towards fighting the war on drugs before it begins with a new generation. Strategy Nine: Explore Resistance and Negotiate Collaboratively Clear guidelines and laws need to be implemented in Kentucky. The problem must be defined, a process for solving it decided on, a solution agreed on and commitments made to implement the solution. Resistance may be met at first, with addicts fighting to get the drugs they need, but it is important to save their lives and better the lives of their children.
Kristine Lim Professor Aaron Stell English 101 2 August 2015 Let’s Drink to That! Introduction It is no hidden fact that the abuse of alcohol by adolescents and teens is undoubtedly an important health problem in the United States (Bonnie & O Connell 58). Under age drinking is defined as the illegal consumption of alcohol by adolescents less than twenty-one years of age (Piehl 16). Alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance by youths, who have not yet attained the legal age of drinking (Hanes 39). The consequences or the effects of underage drinking are serious, and they do not only affect the teenage taking part in the activity but also the entire society in general.
It is a very dangerous way of drinking that can lead to serious problems and even death. v) In 2010 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 26% of youth aged 12 to 20 years drink alcohol and 17% reported binge drinking. vi) In 2011, the Monitoring the Future Survey reported that 33% of 8th graders and 70% of 12th graders had tried alcohol, and 13% of 8th graders and 40% of 12th graders drank during the past month. vii) In general, the risk of youth experiencing these problems is greater for those who binge drink than for those who do not binge drink. 3) It is true that alcohol has a number of reactions on people who consume it, but again the effects of alcohol are completely different when it comes to the gender.