TOPIC: Biological abnormalities and psychology of substance abuse (module 14.1)
- INTRODUCTION
- Definition of Substance Abuse
- Briefly mention some drug’s mechanism of action, if there is any predisposition, environmental, genetic, or behavioral predictors of abuse. How drugs affect synapses in a different way.
- Figures: The rise in cases of substance abuse disorder. The number of cases per year on average, number in recent years. Why is relevant?
- Most important Drugs mechanism, Derived from plant
- For example, nicotine comes from tobacco, caffeine from coffee and tea, opiates from poppies, and cocaine from coca.
- Why our brains react to compounds found in plants.
- How some drugs either speed up or slow down synaptic transmission.
- HOW SYNAPSES ARE AFFECTED BY SOME DRUGS IN DIFFERENT PHASES.
- The effects of the substance in the brain are distinct from the effects that occur during withdrawal and the effects that cause cravings. Explanations.
- Mention the most important neurotransmitters and their role in our brain. Explain what tolerance, withdrawal, and cravings is.
- Explain some treatments, and how treatments work on substance abuse.
- Some medications and therapy for alcohol abuse and opioid abuse. I’ll probably research for more.
- Why is treatment important.
- CONCLUSION
- Summary of the information of different groups
- Summary of figures, percentages of recovery, and important statistics.
- Concluding statement based on gathered data
References
Drugs, brains, and behavior the science of addiction. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2022, from https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/soa_2014.pdf
Kalat, J. W. (2019). Biological psychology (13th ed.). Cengage.
Key substance use and mental health indicators in … – samhsa. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2022, from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018.pdf
