Bupropion

In this paper I’m going to be talking about ADHD, and what it means, how you get it, what it can do to the body, the signs and systems, etc. I picked ADHD because one, I have it, two, I want to learn more about it, and three how I got it. There are probably other people out there wondering how or why they got it. So what is ADHD? It affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD used to be called Attention-Deficit Disorder or ADD. ADHD means Attention Deficit…

The purpose of this research is intended for anyone who wants to know more about antidepressants. It discusses the how they work, why they are prescribed, their effects and their side effects and alternative treatments. If your questions are not answered in this brochure, I include references and other sources of information at the end of this research. At points where there is disagreement, we reference to other publications that allow you to explore these issues. These points include the…

Drug addiction is an intricate disease that is characterized by compulsive drug use. It affects behaviors and several brain regions, especially those involved with rewards, motivation, learning, and memory. The path to drug addiction starts with the voluntary act of using a drug. If a person continues to take a drug frequently over a large period of time the act becomes less and less voluntary. Eventually, using the drug becomes second nature to the person and they can’t fully function…

As per the grassroots lobbying, it includes gathering people in the community who are usually considered the voting public (Milstead, 2013) to support a course typical for everyone. When people of the constituency voice their opinion through the election of new officials, they can influence the issues and policies that are important to them. Collaborating with experts and individuals who are knowledgeable about the smoking and its effects is an advantage. According to Milstead, when constituents…

Patient Condition: Amateur astronomer, Olga Bloomfield, is 38 years old with a history of hypertension and smoking. She has been a smoker since she was 18 and in the last 6 months, has experienced shortness of breath during exercise. She reports having a cough for a year which has worsened in the last 3 to 4 months and is now producing phlegm. For the last 20 years, she has had a habit of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes per day. Olga is also currently taking medication for her hypertension which…

Over 401 million people all over the world suffer from depression and schizophrenia. There is a link between mental illness and creative genius, and scientists have found that eminently creative individuals have a much higher rate of chronic depression. On the other hand, it has also been proven that depression is the cause of two-thirds of the suicides in the United States every year. If those with depression and schizophrenia are not forced to get treated, the illnesses could cause self-harm…

Depression is a big worldwide problem, and in USA antidepressants are the third most common prescribed drug. It is a problem that appears to be on the rise. However, a lot about the function of antidepressants and why they seem to be working better in some individuals still remains unknown. Some data actually suggests that antidepressants works as good as taking a sugar pill. A meta-analysis (2010) were six separate studies were analysed to compare the effectiveness of antidepressants…

Sean Seltzer GM2020 Written assignment 27/11/2017 ‘Prevention strategies and stroke’ Disease prevention is one of the major branches of public health, alongside health promotion, and prolonging life [1]. The importance of preventative strategies in medicine is exemplified by their success, saving millions of lives every year [2]. Initially, preventative medicine mainly included vaccination and healthy lifestyle promotion, however the definition has broadened to include not only interventions…

Having a disorder of any sort can evoke negative emotions and feelings of distress which ultimately affect how one feels about him/herself. The quality of one’s life and relationships are closely connected to his/her sexuality. Sexuality replicates the emotions and feelings of excitement and boredom, intimacy and distance, emotional wellbeing and distress, health and illness one experiences at points throughout life (Yarber, Sayad & Strong, 2010). Consequently, one’s sexual desires and…

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of adults that are classified as obese has risen to an all time high rate. With the increase of obese people this has become a national health concern. Obesity is a leading cause of preventable deaths as well as high healthcare costs. Obesity is now recognized as a chronic disease, which has, physical and mental changes. People that are severely obese are more likely to have obesity-related comorbidities such…