Analysis of an Association between Nicotine Dependence and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The nicotinic stimulation of norepinephrine may also mediate nicotine withdrawal induced inattention. Notably, after abrupt withdrawal ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background. ADHD and the smoking epidemic. Prenatal exposure. Neurobiological support. Pliszka etal (1996) Multistage Hypothesis of ADHD. Self medication hypothesis. Conclusion. References....»

Do mentally ill patients have autonomy?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « a duty of care (NMC 2002) towards both afore mentioned patients and were obliged to keep the first patient from suffering nicotine withdrawal between smoking ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autonomy. Autonomy and capacity and consent. Autonomy and compliance and coercion . Autonomy and paternalism. Autonomy and Ethical and moral theories. Conclusion. Reflection. References....»

Pharmacodynamics of substance abuse

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   06/18/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « is to get a curve of concentration plateau down to minimize withdrawal symptoms. This is obtained by substituting methadone for heroin or nicotine patches to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «General. Introduction. Addiction and psychological dependence. Mechanisms. Influences. Awareness. Therapeutic implications. Tolerance and physical dependence. Therapeutic implications. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The process of chemical dependency

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « a perception that sees addiction in terms of serious withdrawal symptoms, and alcohol and taking certain stimulants like caffeine and nicotine, whereas the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definitions of chemical use, abuse and addiction.. The notion of chemical use.. Drug abuse.. The concept of chemical addiction: Robson.. Discussion of models on the process of chemical dependency.. Model of the process of chemical...»

Effects of environmental enrichment on the consumption of a palatable food reward

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Case study   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « which is implicated in depression and the craving withdrawal phase of Environmental enrichment decreases the psychostimulant effects of nicotine (Green et al. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Background.. History.. Neurobiological and behavioral changes.. Central reward processes.. Environmental enrichment and reward.. Purpose of present...»

Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « and in suppressing the sympathetic hyperactivity associated with opiate withdrawal. are diminished in Alzheimer's disease, and nicotine administration improves ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin receptors. The 5-HT1 receptors . The 5-HT3 receptor . Investigations into the functions of recently identified 5-HT4. The D1 receptor . The dopamine D2 receptor. The D3 and D4 receptors . The a2 receptors . Histamine...»

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