EFFECTS OF DRUGS ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

To better understand the disruption caused by the actions of psychoactive drugs, a general knowledge of the normal functioning of the nervous system’s basis unit, the neuron, is required. First, stimuli from the internal or external environment are received by the appropriate sensory receptor,...

UNDERWEIGHT AND UNDERNOURISHED

For some young adults, the lack of adequate body weight is a serious concern, particularly for those who have inherited a tendency to thinness.  These people would likely fall into a BMI Category of less than 18.5 and be from 10% to 20% below normal on a standard height-weight table.  Males...

EATING DISORDERS

Some people have medically identifiable, potentially serious difficulties with body images, body weight, and food selection.  Among these disorders are two that are frequently seen among college students – anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.  In addition, binge eating and disordered...