Monday, January 26, 2009

3 Topics

What different things cause postpartum depression?
How does lifestyles and genetics play a role in postpartum depression?
Who is more likely to get postpartum depression?
I am interested in what causes postpartum depression. My interest in this topic derives from my own experience with postpartum depression. It's symptoms range from anger, fatigue, insomnia, severe mood swings, withdraw from family and friends, to a more severe form which causes you to want to harm yourself and your baby.

Why do some drug users get addicted and some don't?
What factors cause someone to be more susceptible to drug addiction than others?
I have always been interested in psychology, especially addictions. Mainly drug addiction; but others as well. My main interst in drug addiction is what causes some people to get addicted easier than others. From my own experience I had two friends who used crack about the same amount every day, only one of them was truly addicted. I know drug addiction can be psychological, physical, and in some cases genetic.

What are the long term effects of cocaine use?
If someone only uses cocaine for a few years are they still at risk for long term effects?
Why is cocaine so addictive?
My interest in cocaine derives from my experience with my friends addiction. Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs out there. It literally consumes your entire thoughts and life. It has a lot of effects such as raised blood pressure/heart rate, numbness, lots of energy, and feelings of paranoia.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

My First Entry

Why do some drugs users get addicted and some dont?