Harm reduction

between the two products which will give someone interested in the debate some great data that will make the difference in the two clear. Their research indicated there is an overall reduction of harm with the use of e-cigarettes versus the use of cigarettes, such as exposing the user to a reduction in addiction and a reduction in exposure to dangerous, hazardous toxins (Mika). E-cigarettes are often referred…

positive effects of the new liquor regulations. Carter (2014) interviewed the Doctor in charge of Trauma at St Vincent’s for the ABC, although only one perspective is discussed, Dr Tony Grabs confirms the statistical findings of further reports. The reduction in alcohol related risk decreased by 24.8% post lockout law introduction, confirming the major effect the laws are having on the short term health of individuals (Fulde & Smith,…

firstly have to define in this case in-order to fully understand the legality of the case. This case is center around tort law, let define and explain what is a tort law. Tort law is a civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act, called a tortfeasor. In the case of Stella Liebeck vs Mc Donald Stella Liebeck is considered the plaintiff and McDonald is the tortfeasor or the defendant. As an awareness,…

acidification is, what are the effects of ocean acidification, who are the ones being mostly affected, and how can we resolve this issue. According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), ocean acidification is defined as, “a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere”. Carbon dioxide that has…

success possible through any recovery/treatment plan. The next step would be to provide the client with the tools, available programs and education that they will need to decide what level of recovery that they are seeking; whether it would be harm reduction or full abstinence. My role as a counselor is to assist the client in developing a set of goals that will allow them to work towards the level they choose for themselves for recovery. Each client is an individual and as such each one…

Numerous corporations have altered their practices of conducting day-to-day business procedures and manufacturing processes in an effort to decrease their carbon footprint and help uphold sustainability. This is as a result of corporations wanting to take corporate social responsibility into account. Corporate social responsibility emerged from the understanding that corporations need to account for their activities that affect society. The success of a corporation is no longer determined by how…

Mark Hilberman and his team discussed that the principle of nonmaleficence disallowed resuscitation if it produces a greater harm for the patient, thus issuing DNR order is acceptable to (or “intending to”) avoid patient suffering even worse (Hilberman et al., 1997). Similarly, if the physician believes that CPR is likely ineffective and only gives a minimal benefit to the patient, CPR may be considered as a futile treatment (Layon, 1994). Therefore, DNR is the best option for the patient in…

When an individual hears the word ‘nuclear armament’ they would most likely think about nuclear bombs and weapons that destroy everything. Collins dictionary defines nuclear armament as “the gradual reduction and eventual elimination of all nuclear weapons in the world”. People feel this way towards nuclear armament because it was misused by individuals which destroyed people’s homeland and killed their loved ones. Due to this misuse, individuals don’t trust the fact that nuclear armament should…

Safer Hormone Injection: Testosterone All About Testosterone and Injections • Injecting testosterone, the male sex hormone, causes: • hair growth on face and body • voice deepening • muscle mass increase Testosterone is commonly injected subcutaneously (subq), that is, into fat on your thigh or stomach. This is the BETTER way to inject testosterone because there is less risk of scar tissue, it is more cost-effective, and it is a safer method of self-injection. What’s in this kit and why? 2…

While it is easy to say that drivers have a personal moral responsibility to not harm others, this ignores wider issues. Do drivers adequately understand that their driving choices pose an unreasonable threat to others? If not, why not? Have drivers been misinformed? If so, by whom, and for what purposes? While the individual driver…