The Impacts of Drugs on the Brain
Student Raeanna Sipek
Department of Psychology, Grand Canyon University
PSY 102: General Psychology
Dr. Alexis Register
03/16/2023
The Impacts of Drugs on the Brain
Have you ever asked what happens in the brain whenever anyone consumes drugs? Methamphetamine is a popular drug. While numerous medications can have an impact on the brain, methamphetamine does so in a variety of ways. The various relationships between methamphetamine and the central nervous system will be covered in this essay, along with the short- and long-term effects of methamphetamine on sensation and perception, the aspects of addiction.
Drug Description
Methamphetamine impacts the central nervous system and is a potent, highly addictive
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Body movement, motivation, and reinforcement of pleasurable activities all include dopamine. The drug's capacity to swiftly release significant dopamine levels in the brain's reward centers promotes drug usage in a way that makes the user want to do it again. The hippocampus, which is a crucial part of remembering and learning new information, is one of the numerous areas of the brain that methamphetamine impacts. Methamphetamine has an impact on specific regions of the brain, including the basal ganglia, which manages emotions, behaviors, and motor function. The prefrontal and frontal cortex, which are involved in the mental thought process, is another area of the brain that is damaged. Finally, the cerebellum, which regulates movement, memory, speed, multitasking, and problem-solving, is another area of the brain that is impacted by …show more content…
Depression, paranoia, hallucinations, anxiety/irritability, and lack of sleep are all side effects of methamphetamine usage. A second aspect was issued with social functioning and carrying out role responsibilities, such as issues at work, school, family, and with money. Methamphetamine use can result in a person being under the influence and unable to make the best decisions. People who become addicted will do whatever it takes to get their next high, including stealing from people they care about, shopping establishments, and committing a felony. This will result in a criminal record, ruining a person's life and