Tag: Substance abuse

Facts about Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drugs are the chemicals, which have susceptible impact on neuro-chemical balance of human brain that effects feelings and actions of an individual. Abusing drugs often or regularly leads to addiction. Although there is no particular age limit for drug addiction, earlier abuse causes more serious drug addiction. Reasons for addiction Every abuser has a different […]

Therapy Effective for Cocaine Dependence

Treatment is taken by the majority of individuals who smoke crack. Abuse and addiction of cocaine is a complex problem and it causes biological changes in the brain, familial, social , environmental factors. So cocaine treatment is complex. These social, psychobiological, and pharmacological aspects of the patients’ drug abuse are needed for cocaine treatment strategies. […]

Marijuana’s Effect on Neurotransmitters

Marijuana is a drug; it is green, brown or gray mixture of dried stems, seeds flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana abuse has impact on body as well as brain. Naturally a chemical is produced by the body that is very similar to THC; these chemicals are called as endogenous cannabinoids or endocannabinod. THC or […]

Know About Side Effects Of Depressants

Depressants can be used both for medicinal and for illegal usage. The positive effects of depressants with the prescription of the doctor are: They reduces anxiety and stress. They induce sleepiness They relieve aches, pains. To cause the relaxation of the muscles. To lower blood pressure. If they are consumed without the prescription of the […]