Scientists study the effects that drugs have on the brain and on people’s behavior. They use this information to develop programs for preventing drug abuse and for helping people recover from addiction.
In general, people begin taking drugs for a variety of reasons: To feel good. Most abused drugs produce intense feelings of pleasure. This initial sensation of euphoria is followed by other … See more
Scientists study the effects that drugs have on the brain and on people’s behavior. They use this information to develop programs for preventing drug abuse and for … See more
When they first use a drug, people may perceive what seem to be positive effects; they also may believe that they can control their use. However, … See more
Mind Matters is a series that explores the ways that different drugs affect your brain, body, and life. In this issue, we are going to talk about how drugs affect the brain. The human brain is a …
Mind Matters is a series that explores the ways that different drugs affect your brain, body, and life. In this issue, we are going to talk about how drugs affect the brain. The human brain is a …
Getting hooked on drugs is a sequence of attraction, seduction, compulsion, and pain. Drugs are dangerous and widespread, and dealing with them requires knowledge and help. This book is …
Scientists study the effects drugs have on the brain and behavior. They use this information to develop programs for preventing drug use and for helping people recover from addiction.
Chronic Substance Use and Cognitive Effects on the Brain: An Introduction. Frequent use of a psychoactive substance (or substances) over an extended period, or chronic substance use, …
Scientists study the effects that drugs have on the brain and on people’s behavior. They use this information to develop programs for preventing drug abuse and for helping people recover …
Addiction Is a Brain Disease, and It Matters. Scientific advances over the past 20 years have shown that drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease that results from the prolonged …
Drugs and Your Brain. UCLA NS 192C. Spring 2015. The Basics. What is the Brain? The Brain. Contains 1 trillion cells. One neuron can have up to 1500 synapses. Consistency of hard Jell …
particular emphasis on the development and classification of drugs. Psychopharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on behavior (usually of humans), with particular emphasis on …