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A 5 page paper that addresses several issues regarding the effects of medications. The writer discuses the effects of certain types of drugs on learning, and on the brain. The writer also comments on the side effects of prescribed drugs on memory, on a person's physical and mental well-being and on the general damage s that might be experienced. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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help the patient by helping to replace certain hormones and other chemicals that are out of balance. It has been found that at least certain anti-depressants can have a deleterious
effect on cognition, which would have a direct impact on that persons ability to learn, regardless of age (Li et al., 2006). These researchers found that antidepressant drugs can lead
to improved cognitive functioning or decreased cognitive functioning. What we do know about antidepressants is that they can make a person lethargic and drowsy, which would leave a student unable
to learn at even a moderate level. 2. Painkillers Painkillers suppress pain and since pain signals are in the brain, it can be concluded that pain killers could impair
learning. Different painkillers have different side effects, some have no negative side effects when used as prescribed. Obviously, narcotic painkillers would have more negative side effects on learning than non-narcotic
(Disabled World, 2008). This organization reports that continued use of opiates leads to both physical and mental issues, such as depression and weakness (Disabled World, 2008). And, of course, narcotic
painkillers are always habit-forming and an addicted person would not be able to concentrate long enough to learn anything. Over-the-counter painkillers can cause negative side effects but they are mostly
physical. And, as stated, taken as directed, there is very low risk of negative side effects of any kind. 3. Anti-psychotics As will be reported later, some anti-psychotics have
caused children to gain a large amount of weight. Langreth (2009). One youngster gained 100 pounds in a year (Elias, 2006). Doctors report when children take these drugs, they have
a strong impulse to eat. It stand to reason that a child or adolescent (or anyone else) who is overcome with a need to eat cannot concentrate on learning. Their
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