Narcotic addiction
How might one person deal with narcotic addiction?
Through therapy and interventions and/or medication.
What is homeostasis?
All different systems working together to maintain internal stability and balance.
Name one factor that can lead to homelessness relating to our topic.
Substance abuse from poor life decisions.
What system in the brain associates substance use with pleasure?
The reward system.
How does stress relate to addiction?
Stress can cause changes in the brain like those caused by addictive drugs.
What systems are involved in homeostasis?
The Endocrine system, Urinary system, Reproductive system, and Nervous system.
What services can be the most beneficial towards ending homelessness?
Employment, rehabilitation and housing.
What is dopamine?
Dopamine is the chemical that causes many to feel euphoric. OR a neurotransmitter that is released by the brain that acts as a communication device.
Other than developing mental illnesses, what are some other disadvantages in using narcotics for recreational use?
Developing an Addiction which is hard to overcome, can lose relationships, lose jobs, get evicted from house
Why is homeostasis important for the body?
Maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action throughout the body, as well as all cell functions.
How can the connection between homelessness and addiction be weakened?
Finding ways around using narcotics and putting it out of mind so it can not be abused.
Explain the role of cortisol in the body's stress response system.
Cortisol helps you cope with stress, depending on the stress levels it can either prevent the release of CRF and ACTH or the cycle continues if the stress levels are high.