Tag: addiction
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Should All Drugs Be Legalized, and Would Such a Policy Lead to a More Just and Healthier Society?
Poorvi C – poorvi1017@gmail.com September 7th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications team. Abstract This paper analyzes the complex debate on drug legalization, examining its potential effects on health, society, and the economy. While some argue that legalization would reduce crime and increase government revenue through taxation, others stress the devastating consequences of addiction, mental…
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Neurocognitive and Behavioral Correlates of Adolescent Digital Addiction
Saanvi Talwar – saanvi2369@gmail.com September 2nd, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications team. Abstract Digital technology is a fundamental aspect of adolescence, providing unparalleled opportunities for learning, socialization, and entertainment. Excessive exposure to online media, video games, and cellular phones has been increasingly described as potentially addictive, generating behavioral characteristics that are similar to classical…
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Addiction and Its Effect on the Brain: A Review of Structural and Functional Alterations in the Human Brain
Dabosmita Parial – dabosmita.parial07@gmail.com August 4th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. ABSTRACT Many studies and research have identified that addiction causes lasting changes to the brain structure and function, especially in areas related to impulse and inhibitory control, as well as the prefrontal cortex. This paper reviews a range of research investigating the…
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Methamphetamine Abuse: A Complicated Emotional Rollercoaster
Vaishnavi Kuchimanchi – vaishnavik.0629@gmail.com June 16th, 2025 Edited by the YNPS Publications Team. What is it? Methamphetamine, usually known as meth, is a lab-created stimulant that has high addiction probability. The creation of meth was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 for increased energy and enhanced performances. The production and use of methamphetamines have significantly increased…
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