the idea and feeling of Euphoria. Euphoria is a feeling of overzealous or exaggerated happiness or pride in yourself and life. This feeling is something that in my everyday life I might not experience at all times but when I do certain activities or be around certain people I get this feeling that I can’t really describe and is most closely compared to a sense of Euphoria and excitement. I want to explore how people perceive and experience this feeling of happiness and euphoria, and then how by experiencing…
Words 1991 - Pages 8
hemp plants which are grown for their fiber and seeds. It is used as a psychotropic drug in order to produce hemp fiber, which is normally found in the long stalk of the plant. These fiber stalks of the hemp plant have been used to make clothing, paper, textiles and fuel. The cannabis leaves and/or flowers are also used medically as a “psycho-active for mind-altering purposes.” Cannabis comes in many forms such as dried flowers or buds (marijuana), pressed resin from flowers and leaves (hashish or…
Words 1478 - Pages 6
Survey on Drug Use and Health, the most popular users were aged from 18 to 25. Of this group, 9 percent admitted to using Ecstasy. In this paper I will discuss what actually is ecstasy, the history of the drug, and the effects of the dangerous substance. Ecstasy is a mind-altering drug that acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic to produce a feeling of euphoria or intense feelings of well-being. It has many other street names including: Adam, Beans, Clarity, Disco Biscuit, Hug Drug, Lover’s Speed…
Words 1051 - Pages 5
assured that you are wondering what sparked this traumatic chain of events, and I am here to provide the cause for the outcome. Ms. Alva Martucci, the straight-laced, no nonsense, firm yet effective English teacher assigned to the class a five page research paper with a minimum word count of one thousand two hundred and fifty words, and the topic of choice was “Are fast food establishments truly the source for obesity?’’ This assignment was given a two week deadline, and it was expected to be well thought…
Words 1109 - Pages 5
Opioids or narcotics is a class of drugs that can reduce the unpleasant sensory experience we know as pain. Its analgesic response alleviates moderate to severe pain. When appropriately used, opioid hold great promise to patients who has to endure pain associated to the long healing process related to surgery, chemotherapy, and other chronic diseases. However, the boundary between its therapeutic effects and the potential risk for addiction is very narrow. Opioids transformed from the drug reigned…
Words 1041 - Pages 5
help suppress the withdrawal/side effects that occur from opioid addiction(1). To achieve the purpose of this paper, research on the uses and misuses of opioids and the affect Buprenorphine has on the detoxification of a person struggling with opioid addiction(3). Because Buprenorphine is a partial agonist, it still produces the “usual” effects and symptoms that opioids have: euphoria and a depressed or relaxed respiratory system. However, the max high is less than it would be if it were a full…
Words 619 - Pages 3
Drug Profile Paper PSY425 Barbara Nosal Introduction Drugs, whether illicit or prescribed have always been a huge part of human history. The evolution of correct dosage and side effects has changed the way a lot of drugs are used and prescribed. For instance, back in the cowboy day’s opium was prescribed for everything from a common cold, to chronic headaches. Over time doctors and patients figured out that it was a highly addictive drug and caused more harm than good for simple ailments…
Words 1379 - Pages 6
Jamario Rankins March 17, 2014 ENG 112-43 Research Paper Three Sides to Cannabis Legalization Cannabis, a plant with many uses, has recently been under scrutiny. The issues currently being discussed in regards to cannabis are its possible industrial, medical, and recreational uses. Some believe this plant has no uses, but recent studies have shown otherwise. These studies have revealed a wealth of information, but those opposing cannabis for any use refuse to see the benefits. That is not to…
Words 1759 - Pages 8
people who respect cannabis and use it responsibly. Few drugs have been so politicized recently as marijuana has. It is frequently praised by one side and condemned by the other, on the basis of emotional issues rather than an objective view of research. It was 1920 when smoking began to catch on in the United States. Its recreational use was…
Words 1376 - Pages 6
occurrences BPD has on children (Lewinsohn, Klein, & Seeley, 1995). Although psychological studies on the subject are limited, those who study this disease have found common symptoms and an importance in early detection and treatment. In this research paper we will take a look at the facts and finding on this clinical study, we will also look into treatments as well as medications for mood stabilizers for Childhood BPD, as well as the importance of early detection of Childhood BPD. BPD found in…
Words 1040 - Pages 5