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revealed how some students might be cheating their way to a better score. For example a study done by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America revealed how 1in every 10 middle as well as high school student was using medications such as Ritalin and Adderall illegally (as in without prescription). Such medications are known to help one concentrate more and that could serve them as an advantage over some other students. Some students who are well off have a better chance of improving and getting a…

Performance-enhancing substances Performance-enhancing substances is one of the most important concerns for athletes till this day. These substances are outlawed in every league, but athletes still find a way to cheat and continue to find ways to get an edge over their competitors. These substances are used to improve performances of athletes and gives them an advantage. When taking these drugs it affects your body in many ways as growth of muscles but doesn’t change the fact that is is still…

Due to the physician shortage in the United States, Physician Assistants (PAs) are taking over the role of a physician, especially in the rural areas of each state. Physician Assistants (PAs) who are considered mid-level providers and are also well known members of the medical field, are known for providing care for patients, and working under the authority of a physician. PAs were first introduced to the United States Health Care around the 1960’s. This profession was created to expand and…

that antidepressants are being given out not to fight serious depression, but to “get rid of unhappiness” (2). Just like in Brave New World, modern society can find access to these antidepressants fairly easily. Drugs such as Xanax, Hydrocodone, Adderall, and Morphine are all examples of abused prescription drugs. These few drugs are ‘feel good’ drugs, which essentially, get rid of unwanted feelings and…

medicine for the disorder. After the year 2000, short release medicine decreased due to long lasting medicine being available and the release of methylphenidate. Use of prescription medication increased with other new longer lasting medicines like Adderall XR. (Scheffler, et al 2007.) Younger children are a concern when it comes to prescribing stimulant medication for the disorder. Children’s brains are still growing and developing whereas adults have finished their brain development. Long-term…

Body image has changed throughout the years. The thought of having to have this perfect body has grown. Body image is an issue in today’s society especially through the media outlets. What is body image? Body image is what one sees about themselves. What he/she imagines their appearance to be. This could include their weight or height. Most importantly it is how one feels about themselves. Do they feel happy with what they see? Maybe they feel sad with they see. Roughly 91 percent of women are…

ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or commonly known as ADHD is a common disorder in children in the United States with approximately 9% of American children diagnosed with this disorder. ADHD diagnoses have risen from ½ million in 1987 to approximately 4.5 million in 2006. : Due to the high increase in children being diagnosed with ADHD in recent years, critics feel children are overmedicated and overdiagnosed and other treatment options should be used,…

Drug Testing High School Athletes Students involved in extracurricular activities and subject to in school drug testing reported less substance use than comparable students in high schools without drug testing, according to a new evaluation released by the Institute of Education Sciences. Although the use of illicit substances among high school students has declined over the past decade, it still remains an issue. One approach to fixing this problem is for students and their families to…

as good as the stimulants. However, these non stimulants might take longer to start working but can also improve attention, focus, and impulsivity in a person with ADHD. Amphetamines are used as stimulants for ADHD. Some common brands names are: Adderall, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, and Vyvanse. These medications include amphetamine, dextroamphetamine or lisdexamfetamine. Several are available in extended release form. Another type of stimulant is Methamphetamine which is related to ephedrine and…

The problem, however, is that when drug users are convicted, their student loans can be denied. This is the exact opposite of what our justice system should be doing. We should be helping them grow to become better citizens, rather than make barricades that prevent them from becoming productive members of society. With the price of college tuition skyrocketing it is nearly impossible to pay for college while working an unskilled labor job. This leaves them in the predicament of working a low…