Opiate

across the nation. Hundreds of pregnant women and new mothers have been accursed of child abuse and other crimes when they or their newborns have tested positive for control substances. (Pro publica) Substances such as nicotine, marijuana, alcohol opiates, cocaine and methadone pose serious risks health risks to the developing fetus. Currently in the United States, 18 states consider substance abuse during pregnancy child abuse under civil child welfare statues. Many professionals in the…

Police are on the front lines of the opiate epidemic because of their close proximity to those who overdose. As a response to the growing number of opiate/heroin overdoses, most departments carry Naloxone in the form of a nasal spray Narcan. Narcan is a fast acting antagonist that almost instantly reverses the effects of an overdose by attaching to the opioid receptors in the brain and blocking the opium from having an effect on the nervous system. It is a miracle drug that has saved countless…

because it is a painkiller that enters the brain very quickly, and therefore gives fast results. The majority of people in our society like instant gratification. Heroin is a highly addictive synthetic (made of chemicals) opiate drug. It is made from morphine which is taken from an opiate poppy plant. Heroin can be injected into your veins, snorted from your nostrils, and smoked into your lungs. The short term effects of heroin are excitability, warm flushing in the skin, dry mouth, and going…

then the second reason would be Helping people with disabilities / problems. Marijuana should be used for medical reason only to deal with pain, because in the article by live science it states that “ they found that marijuana, in addition to opiates,…

life and my community in Auburn, New York. There are many things that these two substances have in common, death, withdrawal, heartbreak, 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…

Ms. Spivey is a 23 year old female who presented to the ED via EMS after overdosing on an unknown amount of un-prescribed medications. At the time of the assessment Ms. Spivey reports only remember taking one pill for her back pain and waking up in the ED. She denies attempting to harm herself, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Ms. Spivey reports a history of depression and anxiety. She expresses relational issues, financial issues, and unemployment are stressors contributing to…

his upcoming tx plan. Pt. stated that he is constantly behind on his TX services payments. Pt. stated, ‘I need to get better.” Primary Counselor utilized majority of the session to build rapport, discuss his tx non-compliance due to constant use of opiates and listen to him explain his drug using lifestyle ripple effects that has had a negative impact on him and his parents. Counselor encouraged Pt. to describe the effect his criminal and drug using lifestyle has had on his health, financial…

According to Marx and Engels, “The executive of the modern state is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.” For example religion is seen as an opiate of the masses. Religion is an opiate for poor people, while rich people view religion as, “God, put you in charge.” This example portrays the distorted perception of his or her current standings within the system. Property owned by ruling class is sacred, workers believe…

prescriptions (Ritter). People are choosing an alternative to opioids so they do not have to worry about the risks with opioids. Richard Friedman, who is with New York Times, stated in his article: “We know that 40 percent of all opiate overdose deaths involve a prescription opiate. So having legal access to cannabis as another option for pain relief may actually reduce…

Study after study shows that any physical activity leaves behind many positive benefits but how much exercise does that imply and what kind of benefits are likely to be seen or even felt. There is no right or wrong answer although the Department of Health and Human Services recommends a minimum of 20 minutes everyday doing moderate aerobic activity such as walking or mowing the lawn combined with 10 minutes of vigorous activity related to running or sports while mixing in 2 days of weight…