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| 10/24/2023 02:12 PM | chenmeij@usc.edu | Chenmeijing | Yang | Masters Student - 1st Year | Keck School of Medicine | 10/26/2023 | 12/24/2024 | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Volunteer Research Assistant (Unpaid) | Tobacco, Cannabis, Mental Health,Opioids | My name is Chenmeijing Yang and I am a graduate student currently pursuing a master degree in Translational Biotechnology at USC. I discovered my interest in addiction science during my undergraduate years. I had a class called Drug Addiction which gave me an opportunity to learn different types of drugs, their effects on the brain and body and the dangers associated with drug use. Understanding the risks and potential consequences of drug use can help individuals make informed decisions about drug use and avoid harmful behaviors. Furthermore, I also learned from this class that many drugs sold in the market are contaminated to reduce costs. Most of the time, people cannot distinguish them, which is why the number of overdoses and even deaths is increasing. The Drug Addiction class provided me with an in-depth understanding of the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying addiction. Learning about the brain's reward pathways, the role of neurotransmitters, and the impact of substance abuse on mental health piqued my curiosity. I became realized in the study of addiction as a disease, examining its genetic predispositions and environmental triggers, which together contribute to the complexity of this pervasive issue. What particularly triggered me was the way in which addiction affects not only the individual but also their surrounding social and familial networks. The class introduced me to the sociological aspects of addiction, exploring topics such as public health policies, and the profound impact of addiction on society. I was struck by the interconnectedness of biology, psychology, and sociology in understanding and addressing addiction. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1adweTehMd9-Qvq1H7MXBrQy8EIsEWuLY/view?usp=sharing | Antoine Bechara | Barbara Turner | Cameron Kaplan | Eunjoo Huisung Pacifici | Matthew Kirkpatrick | I consent to having some information posted on the website. | |||||
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