2) The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was significant because it set standards for quality of drugs and also required proper labeling of medications. Prior to this federal regulation, medications were sold freely to physicians and consumers without any proof of safety or effectiveness. 3) The FDA is involved in regulating the pharmaceutical industry and ensuring that basic standards are followed. They do this by inspecting facilities where drugs are made, reviewing new drug applications,and…
I firmly believe Dounya Zayer is the only person who can educate the scholars at DCMS on life's struggles and how to get through them. Dounya Zayer an 18-year old role model on Instagram who has through and through battled many hardships in her life. Quite recently she was faced with another misfortune as she fell ill again, and although she's facing difficult times she posts inspiring content on her page to show support for others facing hardships as well. Dounya Zayer should come out to speak…
Blessing, Esther M. et al. “Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders.” Neurotherapeutics 12.4 (2015): 825–836. PMC. Web. 29 Apr. 2018 In this article Ester M. Blessing describes the therapeutic properties cannabidiol has. She reports how cannabidiol works with the receptors in the body in order to provide the therapeutic effects. This article is a reliable source because the author, Ester is a postdoctoral researcher, and has expertise in Neuropsychopharmacology. This article…
Legionnaires Disease Legionnaires disease is a lung infection caused by Legionella pneumophila bacteria. These bacteria usually grow in places that hold warm water, such as: Large air-conditioning systems. Complex plumbing systems, such as pipes, faucets, and showerheads in hotels, hospitals, or cruise ships. Public whirlpool spas. Decorative fountains. Hot water tanks. The only way to get legionnaires disease is to breathe in mist containing the bacteria. The disease…
many youths has increased dramatically in the last decade. Computers and Internet are common in households throughout the world leading to computer addiction, which has serious consequences for children and adults. However, computer addiction can be eliminated by proper guidance and treatments. The term “computer addiction,” also known as Internet addiction, is hard to define. In her article “Some People Need Help to Kick Their Internet and Computer Gaming Obsessions,” Elizabeth…
“Smoking and, in particular, the nicotine in tobacco smoke happens to be an appetite suppressant. This has been known for centuries, dating back to indigenous cultures in America in the pre-Columbus era” (Christopher Wanjek, 2011). Medically, nicotine is found to be a stimulant in several drugs. Also it also suppresses appetite, and through smoking, smoker’s appetite are suppressed because of the presence of nicotine. Smokers and aspiring smokers believe smoking helps relives stress. There has…
After a thorough review of my client’s case, I have devised a program of Christian spiritual practice that will help this individual combat the addictions that have been plaguing his/her life. Although this individual does not claim to be ‘religious,’ they are extremely open to the transformative power of spirituality. Thus, this program has been uniquely crafted to fit the specific needs of my client and each spiritual exercise has been chosen with a particular intentionality. In the following…
Adolescents often use smoking as a form of dealing with stress, anger, or generally boosting their moods (Curry, S.J., Mermelstein, R.J., & Sporer, A. K., 2009). While NRT and other medications have shown to be helpful in treating the nicotine addiction, this comes secondary to the original problem at hand: mood control. One idea is instead of dealing with the symptoms as they come up - i.e. self-medication through the use of nicotine - perhaps in some cases it would behoove the youth to use…
The claimant testified his left foot has been broken two times in the past 18 months. He has arthritis and is in constant pain. He needs assistance with walking. His hips lock up and he falls. He had a right hip full replacement. He cannot turn and walk. His right wrist is inflamed when trying to lift items. He is sick every morning. He has ha d kidney problems for a long time. He sleeps a lot, does not go anywhere, and does not drive. His medications cause him to be sleepy. The…
have learned from the video is that South Korea is way ahead of everyone in recognizing the harm that come with overdependence and addiction to internet. In response, it has created centers similar to rehabs where internet addicts can learn to go back to the basics. Another surprising information from the video is the extent to which internet can become an addiction or disease similar to alcoholism, needing intervention for its treatment. Multitasking allows a person to perform different tasks…