Stages of addiction Marijuana is one of the substances which are commonly abused from different parts of the world. In the United States, marijuana is the most abused illicit drug. The abuse of marijuana is high among the youths, which is triggered by various factors such as bad company, stress, and lack of responsibilities. Continuous use of marijuana can lead to addiction, whereby these individuals cannot take part in their daily activities without being stimulated by marijuana. The addiction can have both long term and short term effects on these individuals. The paper will focus on marijuana abuse and addiction. Stages of addiction The following are the stages of addiction. Experimentation This is the first stage of marijuana addiction that involves trying to use this substance for the first time. It is usually challenging to know if the experimental use will lead to a more severe thing, such as addiction. Regular use This is the second stage of marijuana addiction. In this stage, the individual has incorporated the use of marijuana in his or her daily life. It can be…
Prescription drugs Prescription drugs are used to treat some specific medical diagnosis. They are distributed at licenced pharmacies. Over the counter, medications do not require a doctor’s prescription to purchase.OTC drugs are generally safe if taken in the recommended doses. Some OTC drugs for self-medication for mental illnesses like anxiety and depression may be addictive. Abusing these drugs can give users euphoria and hallucinations. Cough medicines such as Dextromethorphan are among the most commonly abused drugs among the youth because they are readily available. When used in excessive doses can cause excessive drowsiness, breathing problems or blacking out in extreme cases. Psychiatric therapies help positively impact the physical and mental healing of patients. By giving them the support and care, they need to get better greatly enhances their prospects of remaining in recovery. This further prevents relapse. Triggers such as a stressful environment, social network and general life hardships can increase the urge to resort back to drug use. Counselling helps the patients manage what life throws at them without going back to drugs by teaching them to calm their…
Drug Addiction and Drug Therapy The sale of over the counter drugs should be regulated, and a doctor should prescribe them. This will help control the spread and access to these type of drugs since most people have resulted in their abuse. They are sold at chemists freely, and this has led to some people depending on them as drugs. The prescription should also be followed keenly to ensure that people do not become addicted to these drugs. Over the counter, medicines such as Sudafed are considered to be stimulants. Their sale should be regulated since it is clear that people have resulted to using them for the wrong purpose. Sedatives and painkillers should also be described by a physician and stored in a lockbox at home to ensure safe storage. Development of psychiatric medicines has a long history. Psychiatric patients were treated using different drugs which were used by mental health institutions. Healy suggests that the use of Prozac and SSRI’s medication has led to more cases of suicide. It is recommended that drugs are made to manage risks…
How to apply boots discount code on Boots.com A large number of verified discount codes are available for redemption at boots, the leading UK pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer, which unlock savings on wellness products, fragrances, and toiletries. Across the range of sale items available onsite and in-store, boots discount codes are full value redeemable when processing all your purchases. Since offers such as the Valentine’s Day discounts are only posted for a specific period, and it’s essential that you take advantage of the accompanying price reductions. On the boots web and physical store platforms, all offers and price slices have a discount code, and you can select the code to the discounted item of your choice. Clicking on GO TO DEAL or SHOW DISCOUNT CODE gets you through to the Boots website, where applicable deals will be shown. Such discount codes like BABYSAVE10 will fetch a 10% discount on all baby travel and nursery items with this code. At checkout on the Boots e-store, the deal will automatically be applied, or you can copy-paste to the ADD DISCOUNT CODE…
Best Electric Tankless Water Heater Electric Tankless water heaters are closed devices with a pressure-resistant inner container for the central supply, to which any number of tapping points can be connected. The amount of hot water available is determined by the heating power of the instantaneous water heater. These devices are compact and have such a high heating capacity that the water can be heated. The electronic instantaneous water heater represents a variant for hot water preparation. It is installed near the tapping point and supplies it with warm water as required. One or more tapping points can be connected to an electronic instantaneous water heater. Since it is connected to the power network and therefore runs fully electronically, the monthly operating costs are significantly higher than, for example, with a gas instantaneous water heater. Nevertheless, an electronic instantaneous water heater offers some advantages. It is easy to connect, usually has electronic hot water regulation and saves a lot of space compared to a gas water heater. Best Electric Tankless Water Heater For RV GIRAD: For all…
Social determinants of health and their contribution in the development of diseases Social determinants are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age which shapes their conditions of daily life. They are a range of factors both social and economical that influence the health status of an individual. There exists’ a relationship and interactions between the social and economic factors that promote the general well-being of individuals at any given time. These conditions and factors may include; education, income, housing, health services, gender, and food security, among others. A persons’ position in life is associated with a number of factors that may bring diseases and shorten life. Housing affects an individuals’ health as people who live in slums and overcrowded places are at a higher risk of contracting and transmitting diseases due to lack of clean water and proper sanitization. The high cost of housing affects health as the available resources are limited while low-cost housing may encourage individuals to engage in substance and drug abuse. Poor housing conditions can cause health issues ranging from respiratory…
Assistance with your Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dear John Doe, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder of the neurodevelopmental type. It is described by trouble focusing, extreme action, and acting without respects to outcomes, which are, in any case, not suitable for an individual’s age (Bora & Pantelis, 2016). ADHD is one the rise in children, and measures should be taken to assist them with life with this condition while thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. ADHD, for instance, makes a child or teenage experience difficulty in school and home with paying attention, losing things, follow directions, impulsive acting, or getting frantic quickly. Symptoms may differ, but an individual never outgrows the condition since it is a biological issue that is related to one’s hereditary genes, natural phenomena, and variety in the mind structure. Structures of the Brain and Biopsychology Factors The brain is an organ that controls our reasoning and behavior. It comprises of three essential divisions known as the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain (Ward, 2015). The forebrain comprises of the cortex, the basal ganglia, and the limbic…
Rating Scales and Safety Measurements in Bipolar Disorder Article Psychopharmacol Bull: Vol. 47 · No. 3 2017; 47(3) p77–109 Summary of the research In advanced practice nursing research, each subject is provided with a statement and purpose and the expected duration of the study. For instance, the subject in clinical nursing should understand which research activities are associated with nursing activities and those which are routine nursing interventions. It is vital during the research that the subject obtains informed consent from human subjects so they can be able to conduct ethical research. However, the research may face ethical issues such as scientific misconduct and the use of animals in the research. This study purposes to evaluate the measurement variable used with bipolar disorder. Thorough research was done on the topic though it is not sufficient to make conclusions. The quantitative and qualitative methods of research were used. Statistical analysis was done, questionnaires were given out to respondents, and three semi-structured interviews were conducted. The mood disorder questionnaire, hypomania checklist, and mania rating scale are the measurement instrument used in…
Public Policy Topic: War on Drugs The battle against drugs in the United States of America commenced in June 1971 when Richard Nixon, who was the president in office, declared war against drugs. The president affirmed that drugs are the primary enemy of the public. (Nixon Foundation 2016). The president came up with a system of developing rules to regulate the production, buying, and selling of drugs. He reckoned that an increase in criminal incidence would directly indicate that more individuals are abusing drugs. The president requested for more government funding provision from the congress to ensure they could stop drug addiction to individuals that were not yet exposed to drugs and through rehabilitation to assist drug addicts to overcome their addiction. As a result, psychoactive drugs were criminalized, and suspects caught to be abusing them were to be arrested and charged accordingly. There several illegal drugs that attribute to families and communities’ problems along with drug addiction to the individuals abusing the drugs. In instances when an individual is arrested as a result of abusing illegal drugs, it sets…
Toilet paper in Portugal Competitive landscape The toilet paper industry contains large, small, and medium-scale competitors that provide increased competition to firms operating in the industry. The industry is divided into premium labels, private labels, and economy labels. In Portugal, the toilet paper industry has experienced growth, with a significant portion being attributed to the growth of the private label. The private labels have had the fastest growth based on the strategy that they have employed. Private labels have experienced growth based on their understanding of quality and pricing ration, which means that people get the highest quality for the right prices, which makes the commodity affordable to different people. Premium products have been associated with increased purchase as people have more income. The increase in income has led to premium labels experiencing higher growth and purchases which have been beneficial as people are concentrating on branding and the quality rather than on the price of the products. The economic brand has faced the least growth as though people concentrate on the price, a majority will factor in the quality…