Essays on Substance

The article "Prioritizing alcohol prevention: establishing alcohol as the gateway drug and linking age of first drink with illicit drug use, reports the findings the research study. Several lecturers conducted the research. The goal of these lecturers was to examine data obtained from a sample population of 2835 12th grade students in the United States. Firstly, the research aimed at determining the first substance youth use. Secondly, the research aimed to determine the sequence followed by these young people in their use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. Thirdly, the study sought to examine the effect of user’s initial ...

Social Cognitive Theory

Introduction The objective of the study is to establish how substance use is related to attempted suicide among young people in the state of New York. The research has employed Social Cognitive Theory as a framework to establish the association between these two factors. Numerous social theories have been formulated to explain the developmental changes that people experiences throughout their lives. One of the theories includes Social Cognitive Theory. This theory was developed to explain the developmental changes that adults and adolescent undergo during the course of their lives. Social Cognitive Theory is best placed, among other theories, to ...

{Author Name [first-name middle-name-initials last-name]} {Institution Affiliation [name of Author’s institute]} Behavior and substance abuse related issues are also a challenge to the every section of the society. The problem of substance abuse has been common across all the cultures and occupations as well as nursing profession. The data suggests that one out of ten nurses may be impaired, taking drugs or has been a drug addict. According to the calculations of the American Nurses Association (1997) 10-20% nurses have the problem of chemical impairment or substance abuse and 6% to 8% registered nurses are the victim of ...

Abstract

Suicide and attempted suicide claim numerous lives across the globe, especially within the state of New York, USA (DiClemente, Hansen & Ponton, 2013). It has been ranked as one of the top five causes of death among adolescents aged 15 to 19 years old. Suicide has always been viewed fundamentally as a mental health problem (Nock et al., 2013).The health issue is as a result of affective disorder. However, there is remarkable evidence that indicate a possible relationship between substance abuse and suicide, especially among adolescents (Swahn et al., 2012). Substance use is a key risk factor for attempted ...

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The purpose of writing this report is to determine the nature, occurrence, and pathophysiology of sleep-wake disorders after sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and their impact on recovery and relation with other effects of TBI, along with analyzing treatment options. It also presents in the meaning of sleep-wake disturbance or disorder, a method of assessing, sample characteristics features like time and severity of TBI after the injury occurred and control of significant impacts like pain, anxiety, depression or medications. Because sleep wake disorders found in human beings who get affected by mental illness. This will lead to many problems ...

The legalization of Euthanasia is an ethical concern in Canada. Euthanasia refers to the process of medical assistance in dying. It is one of the easiest methods to terminate the life of a person who may be having a terminal illness like cancer and HIV/Aids in their lasts stages. However, some people argue that the individual must be sure that they have to die in the end. Recently, the Canadian legislator changed the rule and advocated for euthanasia among the terminally ill patients. The law is unethical as most people do not identify with the effects of the law ...

Introduction

In May 2012, English couple Mick and Mairead Philpott made the headlines for surviving a fire that killed their six children and destroyed their house in the Allenton area (BBC News, 2013). After publicly claiming to be lucky for surviving the fire, the Philpotts won the sympathy of people who felt sorry for them for losing six of their children and most of their properties. However, after a month of investigation, the Philpotts were accused of committing arson and murder, and by 2013, they were convicted of manslaughter for deliberately starting a fire that killed all six of their ...

Introduction

For the purpose of this research paper, the research population that has been selected comprises the homeless people with ages between 18 and 21 years, who are living in Atlantic City and Camden in New Jersey. The main objective here is to conduct a needs based assessment of this homeless population in order to develop and implement a teaching plan that allows this at-risk population to improve their health and well-being.

Needs Assessment

The needs assessment procedure starts off by determining the current family situation and social support structure of the homeless youth. In this case a homeless individual has been ...

One of the major public health problems and the societal concerns these days is the maltreatment of children which impacts millions of children all over the world. There are a variety of long and short-term health consequences of child abuse and neglect which leaves a long-lasting impact on the mental and social growth and development of the children. Child abuse does not just mean broken bones or bruises, it impacts the safety, physical, social, mental, emotional and educational needs of the children. Child abuse and neglect as defined by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) of 2010, ...

Inquiry

This paper provides a response to the inquiry: "How does the structure/specific property/shape of ceramic biomaterials influence their performance in hip implants?" The principal objective of coming up with the script is to analyze the existing literature on the use of ceramics as biomaterials. A lot of research is underway to optimize the use of ceramics in hip implants. The following subsections cover the literature on the effect of the shape, specific structure, and structure of ceramics as hip implants.

Introduction

Biomaterials are now an active area of research in Material Science Engineering globally. The term ‘biomaterials’ describes a wide ...

ADHD is a behavioral disorder that exhibits a severe long-term effect on victims. The condition poses, even more, grave consequences on the health of females than males. Therefore, given that it can progress unnoticed during childhood, there is the need to conduct a thorough assessment to enable accurate diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made using the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition-Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria. An in-depth exploration of all the possible treatment recommendations begins after the diagnosis. In the treatment of DHD detected in the patient in the case study, various approaches can be considered. Usually, the treatment of ...

I have reflected on my personal experience with a non-entrepreneurial company (Delancey Street Foundation) in this paper. It specifically elaborates the customer service assistance of Delancey Street Foundation and how it could have entrepreneurially responded to its customers’ needs. The entrepreneurial and non-entrepreneurial are differentiated by key characteristics such as innovation, risk taking, innovation and leading (Young, Dimitratos, & Dana, 2009). Non-entrepreneurial is inclined towards non-innovative ways, lacks money management, avoids risk taking behaviors and follows others rather than leading (Fayolle, 2014). I have experienced numerous of organizations that are working under the supervision of other companies. Delancey Street Foundation, ...

Homework Assignment 1

Question 1: Explain the key difference between irritation and allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis refers to a condition in which the skin becomes sore, red or inflamed after direct contact with a foreign substance. There are two types that include irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis occurs after a body comes into contact with acid or alkaline material. It can also be caused by other materials such as a soap detergent, fabric softeners, solvents and any other chemical that get into contact with the body. The irritation is usually confined to the specific area that the body came ...

Psychology is a discipline devoted to comprehending human being behavior. It seeks to enhance life satisfaction and quality by outlining actions or adaptive behaviors that can either promote or deteriorate a person’s well-being. Psychologists have instituted both personality and psychological theories that attempt to develop an understanding of drug onset. According to Association of Mental Health Clergy (AMHC), personality traits have been examined in relation to drug abuse to explore their significance as risk factors. The modes of thinking or personality characteristics influence the proclivity of a person developing a substance use problem. This essay examines the personality ...

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‘Institution’ Definition: Substance abuse disorder or substance use disorder (SUD) refers to repeated use of alcohol or drugs causing significant damage to health, and disability (SAMHSA, 2015) Epidemiology: A 2013 national survey among Americans 12 years and older revealed that 17.3 million were either dependent or abusing alcohol and 4.2 million Americans were found to be dependent or abusing marijuana. (NIH, 2015) Risk factors: There are many risk factors for SUDs. The risk of developing certain disorders can be traced from family history. The psychological dysregulation including cognitive, behavioral, and emotional domains are also considered risks. Environmental risks include ...

Analgesics and opioids have been widely used for the treatment and management of chronic pain in the healthcare sector. Opioids provide better and faster relief to patients with chronic pain compared to non-opioid analgesics. However, the long-term effects of opioids can be devastating. Cancer patients often require comprehensive treatment with respect to pain management. Opioids is considered as the gold standard for most cancer patients with chronic pain which may relate to improved quality of life and improved patient satisfaction. Opioids have a history for substance abuse and the same appears to be a risk to cancer patients. Based ...

Thesis Statement: War completely changes soldiers who participate in it. The experiences during war directly affect the mental, physical and emotional behavior of particular individuals who fight in it more so when loss of close friends is involved. Permanent and lasting scars occur to the personality of any soldier which may be relived through nightmares or worse still lose of limbs, faculty of speech or mental trauma. In the Three Day Road, this is exhibited when Xavier and Elijah who are best friends from childhood are separated by the cruelty of war with Elijah consumed as collateral damage in ...

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Summarizing the Major Findings of each Article

Article 1 - Homeless Men and Women: Differential Associations Among. Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Factors, and Severity of Homelessness This journal article is written by authors named Judith A. Stein and Lillian Gelberg. In this article, they have successfully examined the relationship between homeless men and women and their involvement in criminal activities, mental illness as well as use of drugs. After their comprehensive study, the authors have found that compared to homeless women, men are more likely to use drugs and tend to be more alcoholic. Homeless men are more involved in criminal activities if they are ...

Edgework can be termed as anarchic human experiences that often involve voluntary activities that individuals take part in for the purpose of acquiring a sense of self-determination as well as control thus, through an “adrenaline rush”. Further, edgework can also be defined as the negotiation of two extremes as well as opposing sides these are such as life and death (Lumtpon 2012). When individuals take part in edgework activities which are acts that involve extreme risk- taking, they tend to push themselves thus, to the edge of danger for the purpose of gaining excitement as well as certainty (Lyng ...

Doctor

ABSTRACT Young people in the United States are battling depression in record numbers, reaching an all-time high of 3 million patients in 2015. Researchers are continuing to search for alternative or additional methods than therapy and medications to improve depressive symptoms in teenagers and young adults. Some studies have demonstrated that as possible option in easing depression is physical exercise. In addition to assisting mental health issues, exercise promotes social interaction, physical health, and appearance. However, research has focused primarily on adults and therefore additional studies are needed with focus on the impact of exercise on depression in young ...

Introduction

Migraine is a common type of headache disorder which is characterized by moderate to severe recurrent headache. Migraine headaches are generally severe and could last up to 3 days, wherein the pain affects half of the head but the pain is pulsating in nature. People with acute migraine headache may have suffer from sensitivity to light, vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to smell and sound. In some cases, the pain may become severe and worsen after physical activity. In 1/3rd of patients with migraine, a short period of visual disturbance or aura occurs which is an indication that the pain ...

Question #1

Hazards posed when one interacts with hazardous materials available at the refinery and related facilities, including the by-products, incident fire and release of acidic gas. Crude oil consists of petroleum hydrocarbons. When the products are discharged into the environment through leakage, spillage, or combustion; physical, chemical as well as biological activities occur. The aliphatic compounds in crude oil react with oxidizing compounds like nitric acid, oxygen or heat; they burn to generate carbon II Oxide and water. Sulfur in crude oil burns in air to produce sulfur dioxide. At about 400 – 500 ppm, exposure to sulfur oxide is considered ...

Fear messages have been of importance within the nursing profession over the years and were even responsible for the reduction of the use of substance abuse in communities. Substances abuse is discouraged in many communities owing to their negative effects on the general health of an individual (DiBello, Neighbors, & Ammar, 2015). It is because of these adverse consequences that the nursing and health sector, in general, decided to come up with creative ideas to curb the menace. One of the commonly used strategies in this field is the formulation of fear messages to scare away the drug users from ...

Research Question

The effect of increasing the concentration of two reactants, i.e. Calcium Chloride solution and Sodium Carbonate solution, on the percentage yield of Calcium Carbonate is to be studied in this experiment. The efficiency analysis for the production of Calcium Carbonate (also known as chalk) is to be carried out. The dependent variable in this experiment is the percentage yield of Calcium Carbonate, expressed as percentage (%). The independent variable is the concentration of the reactants, i.e. Calcium Chloride solution and Sodium Carbonate solution. The concentrations are expressed in moles/liter or moles/dm3. While the control variable is the mass of the ...

Introduction

Riverside County has registered an increase in tobacco use over the previous one decade with the department of public health expressing its grave concerns on its effects to the community. The infamous electronic cigarette is the bond of contention due to its increased use even by the underaged who find it convenient as its symptoms are not easily noted. The adults, however, remain the most affected with most efforts getting futile so far. The smoking issue was marked as critical at the time when the National Institute on Drug Abuse raised the alarm on the increased public smoking habits ...

The prevalence of teen suicide is a growing concern in the healthcare industry, as it is ranked as the 2nd highest cause of death among the teenagers (Jason Foundation, 2016). Generally, the suicide rates in the United States continue to raise concern, as it is ranked tenth cause of death in the country. While the incidences of suicide had significantly decreased in the ‘90’s, this trend has now reverted, as there is an increase in suicide deaths. AFSP (2016) argues that statistics indicating the prevalence and incidences of suicide in the United States could be an underrepresentation, as ...

Introduction

Abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs is a nettlesome problem, as its incidence has risen since the beginning of the century. Long-term regular alcohol abuse sooner or later leads to alcohol dependence, mental shock, nervous system and internal organs diseases. Despite the commonly held belief, active-duty personnel in the military are not quite as tough as to be completely immune to the substance abuse problems that blight civilian populations. However, the exact number of the alcohol abusers is very difficult to determine because people tend not to share this information. Thus, the numbers among civilians are very rough as ...

Dr. Elizabeth Sikes

UCOR-2500-13 Close Reading of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave “There would, therefore,” I said, “be an art of this turning around, concerned with the way in which this power can most easily and efficiently be turned around, not an art of producing sight in it. Rather, this art takes as given that sight is there, but not rightly turned nor looking at what it ought to look at, and accomplishes this object” (Republic 518D-E). The foregoing quote in the Allegory of the Cave provides insight into the importance of proper education and balanced teachings that would enable people ...

Policy Analysis: Issue of Health Disparities in Alaska Natives and American Indians

Health disparities among Alaska Natives and American Indians (AI/ANs) have been reported since the initial contact that occurred nearly 500 years in the past. Moreover, the disparities are common in every age and across a wide spectrum of various disease categories (Sarche & Spicer, 2008). Accordingly, AI/ANs endure persistent health disparities that include health status decline, barriers to essential health services, and high uninsured rates. The group also experiences a lower status of health in comparison to other Americans (Frizzell, 2016). The disproportionate burden of disease and reduced life expectancy in AI/ANs can be attributed to cultural differences, discrimination in ...

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Introduction

For the purposes of this research paper, the homeless population living in Camden and Atlantic City in New Jersey have been studied. The specific age group of homeless people that has been selected are those individuals with ages between 18 and 21 years. The paper will explore the various health problems that homeless people of this age group are most likely to suffer from. A review of the available literature has been conducted in order to determine which prevention initiatives have so far proven to be most effective in addressing and resolving the identified ...

Abstract

This article seeks to research about the day to day activities and traumatic events in the lives of the first responders, that include firefighters, policemen, and emergency medical teams (EMTs), and their impacts on their psychology. Research shows that the emergency workers are exposed to tragic events and incidents, in the line of duty on a daily basis, and has severe psychological impacts in some cases which last for many years to come. The first responders are exposed to a variety of traumatic events that include multiple casualties and events that involve a smaller number of victims. These events ...

The student-faculty relationship is critical and essential to maintain in the nursing fraternity to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable nursing professionals. Both nurse faculty and students must mutually understand each one’s needs and problems to benefit from the entire teaching/training program. As a nurse faculty member, I need to ensure that the quality of training and teaching are at par ensuring global standards of quality care. Many students may find the curriculum challenging and complex which may either lead to them obtaining low scores or failing in the semester. It is empirical to interact with such students on ...

Interoperability of System in Healthcare

Interoperability of System in Healthcare

Introduction

Information exchange in a healthcare system is crucial for patients, doctors, and healthcare organization. The usage of interoperability in the technological information sharing system enhances its efficiency and effectiveness based on the central prescription drug monitoring system and organizational health information system.

1. “How the central prescription drugs monitoring system and the organizational health information system manages to fight the controlled substance abuse epidemic? 2. What is the role of prescription drugs monitoring system and the organizational health information system in signifying the legitimacy of controlled substance abuse epidemic in a healthcare organization?” 3. ...

Abstract

For decades, Afro-American have been facing higher incarceration, higher poverty rate and lower income in the United States as compared to White American. In every city of U.S, Afro-American face similar problem, although such problems are worse in some part of the state. The Afro-American in the city of Miami also face problems such mental illness, poverty, poor access to health services, crimes, accidents, violence and others which impact their way of life negatively. Mental health is linked to socioeconomic status as the people who are homeless, or have the problem of substance abuse have a higher risk of ...

Introduction

Our company, here in referred to as Greene’s LLC, is suing Jennifer Lawson, a former employee for breaching a confidentiality agreement signed during the course of her employment and subsequently breached after being dismissed from the company. Jennifer Lawson has subsequently countersued Greene’s LLC for wrongful termination. The substance of the matter is that Jennifer Lawson was summarily dismissed from the company by the HR officer Lisa Peele. Lawson subsequently went on to seek employment from a competitor, Howell Jewelry World, a competitor to Greene’s LLC. The bone of contention for our company is that in ...

Introduction

The United States has over the years continued to establish different laws to help in the fight against drugs. According to Sacco (2014), in 2012 alone, state and local law enforcement agencies apprehended over 1.3 million suspects for drugs related offenses. Although the government has adopted different measures to help in curbing the manufacture, distribution, and access of illegal substances, the number of illicit drugs under the possession of the public has continued to increase over time. This essay examines three harmful drugs considered legal in the late 19th century, including how they were used and later illegalized. What ...

Abstract

After conducting analysis of the literature, it is possible to provide the following classification of the managerial and medical approaches towards the drug and alcohol treatment of aboriginal women: drug treatment, development of the personal skills among the target population as well as practical implementation of the therapeutic strategies, which are mainly based on the cultural and social contexts of such women. There is a considerable difference in terms of availability of such services for the Aboriginal populations and non-Aboriginal populations. For instance, those women, who are not referred as representatives of indigenous population, have an access to the ...

Ageing out of drugs

Story of a person named as Clyde In the article, McKenna tells the story of a person who was an active substance user, i.e. methamphetamine user (McKenna, aeon.co).

Research on active meth use and its outcomes

Treatment for the drug use According to the article, nearly 22 million Americans require therapy for a drug or alcohol problem. However, only 11.6 percent of those got the required treatment in the year 2014. Nearly, two-thirds of the addicted users successfully reduce their consumption or quit using the drug without formal help. The author notes that it is important to work on new recovery processes (McKenna, aeon.co).

What is “ageing out”?

Ageing out is ...

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Substance abuse is one of the most harmful phenomena of a society. It can also be considered as substance-related disorder, and is related to abuse of drugs, tobacco, and/or alcohol that can lead to harmful outcomes. Estimates show that over 8 million children in the U.S. have one of the parents having substance-related disorder. Substance abuse can result in significant problems in a family as, for example; it can lead to separation of partners, problems in raising the children, employment problems, and severe levels of conflict in the society (Donohue et al., 2014). It has been ...

Homeopathy is a practice of medicine that depends on small amounts of herbs, minerals, and other substances to activate and energize an individual’s natural defenses. It is based on the beliefs that the body can heal itself and symptoms of illnesses are normal responses of the body when it is trying to regain its health. Some illnesses can turn to other types of illnesses, like eczema can lead to asthma or diarrhea can become rheumatism. Additionally, it was found out that specific types of illnesses can occur in specific kinds of people. Because it relies on the principle ...

Kwame Nkrumah’s “Unite Now or Perish” Speech As a ‘Classic’ Text in International Relations

Introduction In his May 24, 1963, speech at the inauguration of the OAU Conference in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, gave a stirring speech with a clarion call “we must unite now or perish.” In his speech, he advocated for a strong Union of Independent African States to form one block of states. Nkrumah was convinced that it was only through unity that African states which were getting themselves slowly off the colonial hook would achieve development or progress. According to him, with such a unity, the continent would be able to stand up ...

Introduction

The English contract law consists of a body of rules that control contacts in England, with its foundation based on the intense activities of the judiciary that took place in the industrial revolution. It is critical to mention that the law shares some of its core elements with the commonwealth countries such as Australia and Canada. However, the law had for long been undergoing influences of the European Union during the period that the UK has been a member until this year when it withdrew the membership of the European body. The English law perceives people who enter into ...

Introduction

Every day we learn about new facts of violence around the world. The statistics show the high frequency of murder occurrence based on ill-treatment, and in everyday life we often become witnesses of angry accusations or shouting. Harmful behavior of another human is always perceived as evil from the point of philosophical and moral aspects. Yet history is full of examples of aggressive behavior not only of individuals but also of entire nations. Why do people tend to deliberately cause suffering to another? Why are there conflicts, accompanied by outbursts of anger and evil cries? These questions do not ...

The homeless population is a vulnerable group often forgotten by the healthcare community for many reasons. In many cases, they simply do not have access to healthcare, while in others they do not seek it out. The lack of resources within the homeless community has led to a buildup of health issues that affect the homeless. While Hwang and Burns (2016) touch on many different issues impact the homeless population in their article, one of the primary problems facing this group is mental illness and the lack of resources to help them. In some cases, it is believes mental ...

Mostly commonly in today’s society the word ‘drug’ is commonly associated with any substance that is harmful to the human body. However, there are major definitions that certain individuals have developed to clarify what entails something to be a drug. According to Kramer (2012), a drug can be defined as any substance that has the ability to change how an individual feels or behaves based on the chemical properties that constitute that substance. That implies that the drug has the ability to affect an individual positively or negatively. Drugs have the ability to enter the bloodstream and cause ...

Abstract

The immune and nervous systems are two body structures that have different functions. Moreover, most people may not be able to readily identify the and the relationship between these two. While the immune system is responsible in protecting the body from destructive and invading pathogens, the nervous system is tasked to relay information to the brain. This process allows for the proper coordination of the different functions of the body. In general, the concept of the connection between the nervous and the immune systems stems from the theoretical idea of stress. Stress is denoted both as a physiological and ...

The issues that the client is facing a very severe and require immediate attention of the federal services. Therefore the following questions and issues have to be looked at as follows. Before advising your client, analyze if CERCLA covers his asbestos problem. Define the terms facility, release and environment as it applies to this particular problem. The client must at once contact CERCLA as the asbestos insulation flaking off is a direct concern of the aforementioned organization (Percival et al., 2013). Asbestos is a hazardous substance. In addition, in the client’s situation we have the same asbestos peeling ...

Mood disorder and substance abuse have a close relationship. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2008), over 30 percent of those with mood disorder in the United States also have substance abuse disorder. As a therapist, it is never easy to identify and distinguish between those abusing substances as a self-medication towards mood disorder from those who suffer from the disorder as a result of drug abuse. According to the Nation Health Research, self-medication is common among most of the substance abusers (Harris et al. 2005). Theoretically, those who use substance abuse such as marijuana and alcohol ...

As a mental health worker, working with refugee children is a very critical assignment that requires careful considerations before taking up the task. In this case, the children have been relocated from a refugee camp in central Nigeria to live in my city with some foster families. The children include boys and girls, increasing the need to be sensitive in dealing with both genders. Coming from poor living conditions in the Nigerian refugee camps, the children have been exposed to food scarcity, brutal violence, diseases, and sexual assault. They have undergone traumatizing experiences such as seeing their families murdered ...

Philosophy

Explain some of the benefits a student may gain by studying philosophy. Philosophy enables one to reason and it represents almost every aspect of one’s life. Studying philosophy enables one to understand themselves better, understand the purpose of their lives and be in a position to account for most happenings in their daily lives.

Explain the Socratic Method of Teaching. Is this a useful way for students to learn?

Socratic Method of teaching is a technique that involves a dialogue between the student and the teacher where the teacher poses questions at the students continuously. It is an efficient method of learning because the teacher is able to shape the student’s outlooks ...

Everybody is addicted to something; addiction is a disease that does not discriminate. According to the latest research done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 22.7 million Americans require treatment for certain drug and substance addictions (Patterson).Addiction surely does not discriminate and for years celebrities have fallen prey to drug and substance abuse. In spite of the status, fame and fortune addiction plays a very fair game and this is evident in the very common reports of famous celebrities who have publically struggled with drug and substance addictions, others even experiencing a public relapse ( ...

1. Biot’s respiration named after Camille Biot is an abnormal ataxic breathing pattern, where rapid series of shallow respiration are followed by a period of apnea. In order to known how AMP kinase, knock down leads to Biot respiration in mice; it is necessary to known how AMP kinase affects respiratory rate. AMP kinase is a metabolic sensor and is activated in response to stretching of the lung alveolar cells and other stressors. During respiration, the lung goes through cycles of expansion and contraction (Budinger et al., 2008). When the alveolar cells stretch during expansion, the 5′ AMP-activated ...

Impacts of Substance Use Disorders on Family Systems

Origin Different Types and Degrees Depression Anxiety Disorders Schizophrenia Personality Disorders Symptoms Behavioral Physical Social C. Family Systems (Brown, n.d)

Definitions

Elements Disruptions Causes Effects Solutions IV. Conclusion

Impacts

Physical Behavioral Social

Solutions and Interventions

Medical Intervention Social Intervention (Khantzian, 1996)

References

Brown, J. (n.d.). Bowen Family Systems Theory and Practice: Illustration and Critique. Retrieved August 31, 2016, from http://www.thefsi.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Bowen-Family-Systems-Theory-and-Practice_Illustration-and-Critique.pdf Dickey, B., Normand, S. T., Weiss, R., Drake, R. E., & Azeni, H. (n.d.). Medical Morbidity, Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders. 861-867. Retrieved August 31, 2016, from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Barbara_Dickey/publication/11280072_Medical_Morbidity_Mental_Illness_and_Substance_Use_Disorders/links/56979fba08aec79ee32b3b6a.pdf. Khantzian, E. J. (1997). The Self-Medication Hypothesis of Substance Use Disorders: A Reconsideration and Recent Applications [Abstract]. ...

Study Statement

According to WHO, the Americans are not the most drinking nation in the world with 9.43 liters of pure alcohol per person per year. However, this is a third higher than the world average (6.1 liters) and is far beyond the threshold (7 liters), after which scholars observe degradation and degeneration of the nation. According to the most recent data of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the US financial losses from the abuse of alcoholic beverages by citizens of the country make up 223.5 billion dollars a year. In addition, there are two tendencies in the United ...

When attempting to find trace amounts of an inorganic substance x-ray diffraction would be a valuable tool for discovering just what substances were present. It would not be the first choice according to various researchers, but it would be one of the least invasive as well as one of the least likely to destroy the sample. By using x-ray diffraction it is possible to differentiate between substances, making it easier to identify trace elements that can be found in crime scenes. X-ray diffraction is a valuable but slightly limited technique that is used by forensic science thanks to its ...

Psychological testing was developed to examine the cognitive and behavioral aspects of a patient. A variety of tests have been created to evaluate the individual to determine either the diagnosis of the individual or simply to attain an assessment or evaluation of the individual. Each test discussed below can provide advantages to the forensic setting. The validity and reliability of these tests have been extensively evaluated and are discussed. 1. Mental Status Exam The Mental Status Exam (“MSE”) is used to evaluate a patient’s mental functions and behaviors. The MSE was created as a tool for clinical psychologists ...

Abstract

The United States tops the list of the country with the highest number of incarcerated individuals. According to statistics released by the U.S Department of Justice, more than two million Americans were censored to be incarcerated with the local jail or prison. In late 1960, the United States realized the pressure overcrowding was impacting on the taxpayers. The government was spending a lot of money to take care of an individual in prison. Overcrowding led to the demand for better ways to deal with lawbreakers without necessarily taking them to prison, hence community-based correctional program. This paper analyses the ...

Numerous programs prevent or suppress delinquent behavior in the country. These programs rely on some of the factors that cause delinquent behavior such as the use of narcotics and the involvement in gang-related activities. The Juvenile Drug Treatment Court is one of these programs that identifies and treats high-risk offenders who have shown involvement in drugs. Kathryn et. al (631) posits that the use of drugs such as alcohol, cigarettes, and other substances is a leading cause of delinquent behavior in the United States. The program's ability to identify and treat the offenders and juveniles on probation reduces the ...

Delirium Case Study

Acute confusional states also known as delirium are medical emergencies associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden (Bassetti, 2007). The core characteristics of delirium are acute cognitive dysfunction and inattention. Delirium can result in permanent sequelea or become chronic (Fong, Tulebaev, and Inouye, 2009). This paper will examine the case of a 64-year old lady who presents with acute confusion, disorientation, and agitation. It will identify the key information provided and other essential information that needs to be identified. It will also examine the differential diagnoses and the most probably diagnosis for the patient. It will explore the ...

Novel drug sourced from snake venom

Abstract The cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have continued to be some of the leading death causes across the globe. In the recent times, the field of medicine has received substantial advancements, particularly in the areas of pharmacological treatment and the prevention of the disorders such as the plasminogen activators, platelets GPIIb/IIIa antagonists and the direct thrombin inhibitors. The development of the novel drug, the tirofiban sourced from the Echis carinatus venom been highly reported to be of great importance. Tirofiban, an anticoagulant factors isolated from Echis carinatus has a variety of immune responses that includes both acute inflammatory responses ...