Effects Of Drugs On The Brain

In today’s session, group members learned about how thoughts and emotions contribute to behavior, and how to observe, analyze and responses to those thoughts and emotions in different ways. The common behavior traits that related to substance use were discussed, as well.

PO had a moderate level of participation as evidenced by completing the worksheet, and sharing strategies that he could use to cope with high risk situations with other group members. PO actively engaged in role-play on handling unexpected high risk situations. PO states that his sponsor and sober friends help him to make a better choices and decisions. PO was rarely distracted and stayed on the topic throughout the group process. PO had a positive response to treatment.

D: Met with client for discussing treatment progress and moving to Phase II OP treatment. Client presented with a good attitude and appears to be doing well in treatment by maintaining his sobriety.

My name is Ankita and I go by Anky. I am a junior and a psychology major. Coming from a different country and growing up in a different culture it is very interesting to learn about drugs in the US. In terms of my major, I like studying about human behavior and how certain substances affect the nervous system. From this course, I am looking forward to learn about more about drugs, the influential and behavioral aspect of

PO was on time, attentive, and moderately participated in the group discussion. PO demonstrated an understanding of the topic by identifying and sharing three people that are important to her support network, and the reasons she chose them. PO shared openly and respectful in group, and is in compliant with treatment. PO reported attending two self-help meetings this past week. Verification was provided.

To fully understand the affects that psychoactive drugs can have on an individual’s brain, one has to first define the term, dissect the history and use, know what factors cause addiction, and what leads to drug dependency. What is a psychoactive drug? A psychoactive drug, psycho-pharmaceutical, or psychotropic is a chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness (drug, n.d). Typically the term drug alone can be seen or associated with a positive or negative view. For example, when an individual is under the weather suffering from cold-like symptoms, they may take cough syrup to aid them into recovery sooner. Whereas an individual who is perfectly healthy may take this same

In a person’s normal state of mind, their neurons will try to find a receptor past the synaptic area. Not all will find a receptor, so those go back to the presynaptic state until their next try. Showing pictures of the effects on the brain from substance abuse would be a great way to teach people the influence of substances on the brain. Neurotransmitters, like serotonin and dopamine, are made in the presynaptic neuron in the cell body. The presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters. Alcohol and substances change one’s ability to act and react, and make them feel either up or

PO attended group on time as scheduled and moderately participated in the group activity. PO completed the worksheet, and identified the top three long term goals are “stay clean and abstinent from all mind-altering substances, pay all my fines, and be a good father”. PO shared his negative self-talk and positive affirmation with peers. PO reported completed the FOSA program, and he has a printing job interview after the group. It appears that PO is making small steps to achieve his personal goals. PO has positive treatment response.

Today you're going to learn about the effects drugs have on your brain.This presentation will take you through the toll drugs take on the human brain.

According to research and statistics, alcohol is the number one drug used by college students. Most individuals do not label alcohol as a drug due to the way it is consumed, but when considering the negative side effects that accompany alcohol, the comparison of alcohol to drugs may not be that far of a stretch. Alcohol can not only be harmful to an individual’s external health but also their internal health as well. Consumption of alcohol over a long period of time may result in negative side effects to your heart, liver, pancreas, immune system, and ultimately if enough is consumed may result in cancer. This addicting, yet dangerous drug is best known for its ability to relax the body, reduce tension, and ultimately place the body into a

PO attended group on time, and appeared to be tired with low energy. PO engaged in the group activities. After completed the handout on recognition, ambivalence, and taking steps, PO found himself in the action stage of change, stated “family support, personal goals, and a better life” motivate him to maintain his sobriety and make positive change in life. PO had a positive response to treatment, and is making noticeable change in recovery.

Alcohol can alter the brain‘s structure and how it develops; thus, encountering life-lasting, detrimental effects on the brain. Two of the areas it affects are the white matter and hippocampus of the brain. The hippocampus plays a crucial part in memory formation. Drinking alcohol frequently can affect the declarative memory, episodic memory, and short-term memory. This includes the occurrence of blackouts, inability of remembering names or/and difficulty learning or remembering new knowledge. The white matter is also known as the nerve tissue. The nerve tissue is essential to the mind, because it is a key part in transmitting information between the brain cells. The nerve tissue is known for still emerging during the adolescent years and plays a vital part in cognition. Consumption of alcohol can really mess with the performance of white matter in the brain and result in incompetent interaction in the brain cells. The brain keeps progressing and blossoming in their 20’s, but the use of alcohol can prohibit or interfere with this. Thus comprehension becomes more challenging, thus the result of processing things less quickly, and thus being more contingent to alcohol abuse and possibly other drugs as

The class has been working on a substance abuse unit. Today we are focusing on the dangers of prescription drug abuse while incorporating it into our language unit of cause and effect.

The four most commonly used substances as described from the course textbook are alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and opioids. Alcohol is a translucent liquid in appearance and has a bitter acquired taste which suppresses brain activity. The intake of alcohol effects the cerebral cortex by ceasing the inhibition of user and develops a relaxed and more social characteristic in the way the user interacts with others. As a depressant, the use of alcohol with its relaxing effect causes impairment in cognition and ability to make effective decisions. Another effect caused by the intake of alcohol are increased sex drive prior to the frontal lobe of the brain being under the influence of chemicals and damage to the major brain neurotransmitters, which can lead to impairment of new memories. The effects that alcohol are accountable for on the body are on the cardiovascular system and massive amounts of alcohol use leading to intoxication can cause severe damage to the liver including the nervous system resulting in death (Stevens, P., & Smith, R. L., 2013).

alcohol including the affects that it can cause to every organ in the body. It can also impair one’s brain