Drugs are chemicals that tap into the brain's communication system and disrupt the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information.
Methamphetamine stimulates the brain cells, which in turn would enhance temperament and body moment.
Why do people abuse drugs?
Curiosity, to avoid feeling (drug taking is daring and exciting), peer pressure, to fit in, to feel more self confident, to escape from problems or from outside pressures, to relax and ‘feel good’, ease of access to drugs, some medications physically addictive.
What is an addiction? What does this mean? How do people become addicted?
Addiction is a brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. This means that once a person is addicted to something (anything), physically, they cannot control themselves and will go to distant measures to obtain that thing. Although for most people the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, over time the changes in the brain caused by repeated drug abuse can affect a person's self control and ability to make sound decisions.
How many different classes of drugs are there and what are there names?
Narcotics, amphetamine-type stimulants, cannabis, depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids.
Certified by Dr. Meredith Grey and Dr. Derek Shepherd
Seattle Grace Hospital
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