Drug overdose

stress over without adding drugs and other illegal substances to that list. It will only make what that person is dealing with worse. There are several reasons why the college’s students might want to use illegal substances, it could be for physical or emotional reasons. No matter the reason I think that the policy should be enforced, that way students can lead a safer, healthier, and higher quality of life. Substance abuse doesn’t just hurt the person abusing the drug it can hurt the people…

and crime just to name a few. Within the last year my community has faced more tragedy regarding alcohol and opiates, more specifically heroin. It is very upsetting to see a community that was once so strong, now declining. The use of alcohol and drugs only causes more problems and inflicts an unnecessary amount of pain on the loved ones of those using, and it needs to be stopped. Alcohol is legal to drink and purchase…

PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN A designer drug is an analog of an illegal drug that has been modified structurally and/or functionally such that it can be sold in the US because the chemical structure of the substance no longer matches a known controlled substance (Wohlfarth 2010). People, especially teens, can purchase these “new psychoactive substances” (NPS) online and from friends, without an understanding of what they are actually taking. Deaths due to designer drugs happen, and often the victims…

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines prescription drug abuse as “the excessive, maladaptive, or addictive use for nonmedical purposes despite social, psychological, and physical problems that may arise from such use”. Prescription drug abuse has been a trend on the rise for over a decade now. Although adolescents and college students view prescription drugs as “safer “and “more acceptable”, the younger generation needs proper education on the danger and effects that can occur when misused.…

Another way to help reduce damage done to teeth by dry mouth symptoms is by prescribing medicines to increase the production of saliva in the mouth. Finding the right oral care plan for your patient is important, but when dealing with a patient on any drug there are other guidelines to follow and help you can…

and worthless to our society, because they are addicted to heroin or other drugs. The city of Seattle is trying to acknowledge situation and trying to fix it with safe injections sites. However people within our society disagree with a safe injection site because they are allowing addicts a place to go and do illegal drugs however, safe injection sites will offer services to anyone wanting who wants to get away from drugs and return to a clean and regular life.…

Introduction whaat and why Drug addiction is a powerful demon that can sneak up on you and take over your life before you know it has even happened. In today’s world this this demon is set lose upon us, our friends and family by someone we trust with our lives, our doctor’s There’s an epidemic happening right now and America is leading the charge. Pain, stress and anxiety are things that many people live with every moment of everyday. In today’s modern world the easiest was to fix these problems…

How can a potential fix for depression, anxiety, and various different disorders be severely outlawed by the United States Government? That fix is psychedelic drugs. Psychedelic drugs are hallucinogenic, mind-altering drugs that vary on effects. There are numerous psychedelics out there; lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), ayahuasca, ketamine, just to name a few. The only thing bigger than the actual words are their effects on the human mind and body.…

and using drugs. But what happens now? Well, the answer depends on which country they’re in. In Australia he would be treated like a criminal, given a 2 year sentence and sent to prison. drug addiction has alway been a pressing problem but now Australia is facing a crisis as drug use levels are rising: from 2003 to 2014, the number of people aged 15-64 around the world who had consumed an illicit drug in the past 12 months jumped 33%, to 247 million. Australia’s current “war on drugs”…

Drug Legalization - A Non-perfect Decision The legalization of drugs has been an enormous issue in American politics for a very long time. Many people believe that the legalization of drugs will allow the government to gain more control; therefore, it will reduce crime on the streets. Also, the government will be able to control price, and make profit from drug sale. However, people cannot see the bad effects of drugs on humans, in society, and for the economy. According to a 2014 article,…