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    Zopiclone is a cyclopyrrolone drug first developed by Rhône-Poulenc Rore (1, page 220) in the early 1970s (2). It is classified as a GABA-A receptor agonist, and is a central nervous system depressant. Zopiclone binds onto subunits on the GABA-A receptor and modulates the opening of the chloride ion channels in the neuron cell membrane (3, page 1). By increasing the conductance of chloride ions and hyperpolarizing the neuron, the frequency of action potentials is reduced. This causes an inhibition

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    Medsci 204 Assignment 1: Scientific Writing Skills Part A: Introduction The drug chosen is named Zopiclone. Zopiclone was initially developed and presented in 1986 by Rhône-Poulenc SA, one of the major worldwide drug manufacturers.1 More specifically, Zopiclone is also classified as nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, belongs to the pyrazolopyrimidine class and is advised for short-period treatment of insomnia.2 Overall, medicines helping patients to sleep well are very likely to result in detrimental side

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    Symptoms and Effects of Primary Insomnia Insomnia, defined as "difficulty in initiating or maintaining a restorative sleep that results in fatigue, the severity of persistence of which causes clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning" (VandenBos, 2007, p. 485), connected with the pineal gland in the brain that produces melatonin that works with ‘circadian’ rhythms, which in time helps control sleep (Gillam, 2009). Through use of polysomnography, researchers find the possibility

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    AMBIEN ABUSE AND ADDICTION :- INTRODUCTION:- Ambien drug is categorized as a hypnotic drug used to induce sleep. This drug just causes initiation of sleep. Zolpidem is another name for Ambien. Zolpidem alters chemicals in brain that are may be demented in people with insomnia i.e inability of a person to sleep. TABLE OF CONTENTS :- 1) Describe ambien 2) Ambien Administration 3) How long do the effects of ambien last 4) Root of ambien addiction 5) Ambien addiction consequences DESCRIBE AMBIEN :-

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    Symptoms and Effects of Primary Insomnia The APA Dictionary of Pscyhology defines insomnia as a "difficulty in initiating or maintaining a restorative sleep that results in fatigue, the severity of persistence of which causes clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning" (VandenBos, 2007, p. 485). The pineal gland in the brain produces melatonin that works with ‘circadian’ rhythms, which in time help control sleep (Gillam, 2009). By use of polysomnography, researchers find that

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    they find themselves sleepy everyday due to sleep deprivation. This is a case of quick help which can only be achieved through the use of medicinal drugs. What a person needs when suffering from insomnia is a sleeping drug such as Zopiclone in UK. Why Zopiclone Zopiclone is an excellent hypnotic agent which is prescribed by medical

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    The Controversy On Treatment For Insomnia: Therapy or Medication? PSY101: Introduction to Psychology Instructor: Tolanda Marin January 20, 2014 I can 't sleep; I lay their awake for hours at time, my workday just drag on without being able to accomplish my work in a timely manor. My boss doesn 't know and the lack of sleep is going to get me a poor review. I want to go out tonight but I’m just too tired, I need to sleep. This is the effect of insomnia, statements like these cause people

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    I discussed with Christine, the impact of trauma on substance use and using a Feminist lens explored how alcohol abuse relates to women. I supported Christine in understanding the reason women use, issues related to shame and stigma for women that are parenting and substance involved and how alcohol use affected parenting. Anti-oppressive social work influenced my decision to arrange a case conference to ensure Christine was involved in her treatment and was able to voice her needs. Christine was

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    The benzodiazepines, with their anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant and myorelaxant properties are commonly used in the fields of psychiatry and neurology. They were originally introduced as an alternative to meprobamate and the barbiturates, as their lethal dosage was only slightly higher than their therapeutic dose. With the rise in the prescription of benzodiazepines for short-term insomnia and anxiety relief, and the subsequent rise of cases featuring benzodiazepine abuse, it seems ever more

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    issued because of the positive reinforcement that the drug is producing within the body of the individual (Bruner 2013). Flurazepam is a hypnotic compared to Zopiclone. Zopiclone, although not considered a type of benzodiazepines, serves as a powerful tranquilizer to the individual. Recent research is able to demonstrate that this zopiclone is the most useful type of hypnotic;

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