Do you have friends, relatives or close people who had some problems with drugs or alcohol, but no longer do? The Partnership at Drug Free Organization and Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Service conducted a national survey and they found that 23,50 million American adults are overcoming an active involvement in the use and abuse of some substances. Drug abuse is a global problem because this destroys addicts and their environment. For many decades drug abuse were cataloged such as…
Proper citation of the images was used and the photos showing equipment or products in this the presentation does not constitute a product endorsement by the presenter. The conclusion of this presentation was determined solely by the presenter. Write your name on the top of the paper provided and answered the following questions: 1. Do you think that early mobilization of critically ill patients is safe? 2. What are the perceived barriers of early mobilization? 3. Who should be included in the…
anxiety disorder or related conditions they fall into a specific classification of medications such as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), Benzodiazepines, Beta blockers and Tricyclic Antidepressants. Some well-known brands used to treat GAD include but are not limited to Klonopin, Valium, Elavil, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa, Effexor, Cymbalta and Xanax. Physicians capable of…
A subject that seems to ruffle everyone’s feathers when it is brought up, is the topic of legalization of marijuana. When people hear of marijuana, they automatically think negatively about it, mostly because it is classified as an illegal drug. There has been a long history with marijuana and the “problems” that it has caused over the years. Starting out as an herb, marijuana slowly became classified, along with all the other more dangerous drugs, under the same category as them. But if people…
We live in a world where fear and anxiety are common and in some point in our lives we will all witness a traumatic event, however, the way one reacts to trauma can affect him/her in the long-run. Some people are able to cope and progress from the life-threatening event with a fight-or-flight response, which is a natural coping mechanism that protects an individual from harm, while others remain constantly frightened, which leads to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a psychological…
Restricting the driving age Topic: Limiting the age that elders can drive General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade the class that there should be a restriction on the age that elders are able to drive. Thesis:As someone who shares a rode with those 70 and older, maybe we should all consider the possibility of making stricter requirements when it comes to their driving. Introduction Attention Getter: Imagine you’re driving down Coshocton and you're going 35.. The speed limit…
Introduction Osteoporosis, a preventable and treatable disease, affects both men and women in the geriatric population. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.1 Geriatric patients are more at risk of developing osteoporosis due to increased age and a decrease…
and chronic obstructive lung disease, disease to the chest such as scoliosis, or disease affecting the nerves and muscles that causes the lungs to inflate or deflate. A cause of respiratory acidosis can be from drugs. Drugs like narcotics and benzodiazepines that suppress breathing when combined with alcohol. A cause of respiratory acidosis is from obstructive sleep apnea. Another cause can be from obesity. Specifically sever obesity can restrict how the lungs expand. To know if someone has…
Delayed/arrested development- this is when an abnormal physical condition is resulted from a defective gene or from developmental deficiencies, which is why learning disabilities are difficult to diagnose and sometimes it is not clear as to why it happened, however the child’s abilities and needs can be assessed to make sure they get help and support. The diagnosis for this is, sometimes learning disabilities are discovered at birth and others are diagnosed much later, when a child is diagnosed…
Ali Watson is a 32-year-old tall, thin, Caucasian hostess working at Hooters. She was arrested by police on Saturday morning at the Eaton Center Mall. The shop owner called the police and reported that Ali had been acting hysterical. The store owner tried to calm her down, but she had reacted aggressively and was verbally abusive to him. The store owner said, “She came into my store and sampled our colognes. After I sprayed a sample of our Old Spice, Ms. Watson’s behaviour then became out of…