...is a state of mental imbalance and when attributed to medication, it calls for interest. I came to understand that medication madness is an extreme expression of medication spellbinding leading to people to behave in ways that they would otherwise reject as hazardous or wrong (Breggin, 2008, p.19) .This book motivated me because it has elements of factual information, according to the author Bregggin, who is a psychiatrist that the stories are “true stories”. Breggin establishes reflection on the physical impairment due to drugs. In overall I was thrilled by the standard of effective educative communication by the author. Topic of interest: Medication Spellbinding One of the things that made the greatest impression on me is the word medication spell binding which “describes how drugs mask or hide their harmful mental and emotional effects from the people who are taking them” (Breggin, p.18). I always think that anti psychotic or antidepressant drugs are given to have a positive tranquil effect on patients not knowing that it could cause suicidality or make one violent without being aware of the consequences. The spell binding effect can be exhibited in different ways ranging from being easily angered, irritable, indifferent, less focused, anxiety, suicidal, and depression (Breggin p.19). Consider this man, Mr. Harry Henderson, whom According to Breggin (2008 ) was well, and doing fine with his business but undergoing some stress, for which he was started on...
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...Eli Lilly & Company Flexible Facility Decision (1993) Case Context Set in 1993, the case focuses on a difficult decision faced by Steve Mueller, manager of strategic facilities and planning at Eli Lilly, about the type of manufacturing facility to construct for the three new pharmaceutical products that the company plans to launch in 1996. A number of growing industry and company specific conditions have made this decision particularly relevant and have sparked debate with management and throughout the company. In response to these conditions, Lilly management decided to establish a set of company-wide goals that focused on improving time to market for its products in development and a reduction of manufacturing costs. Specifically, these goals were: 1. Reduced new product time to market by 50% from the current 8 -12 year process 2. Reduce the cost of manufacturing by (25%) The key to achieving these goals was Mueller’s decision of what kind of manufacturing facilities should be used to produce the new products. This equated to a debate between a strategy of “specialized” manufacturing plant which had worked well for Lilly in the past, and a proposed strategy of building “flexible” manufacturing facilities that could accommodate almost any of the company’s new products. It was required that whichever facilities strategy chosen must align with the two company goals listed above. Our Recommendation Based on our analysis...
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...Eli Lilly & Company Flexible Facility Decision (1993) Case Context Set in 1993, the case focuses on a difficult decision faced by Steve Mueller, manager of strategic facilities and planning at Eli Lilly, about the type of manufacturing facility to construct for the three new pharmaceutical products that the company plans to launch in 1996. A number of growing industry and company specific conditions have made this decision particularly relevant and have sparked debate with management and throughout the company. In response to these conditions, Lilly management decided to establish a set of company-wide goals that focused on improving time to market for its products in development and a reduction of manufacturing costs. Specifically, these goals were: 1. Reduced new product time to market by 50% from the current 8 -12 year process 2. Reduce the cost of manufacturing by (25%) The key to achieving these goals was Mueller’s decision of what kind of manufacturing facilities should be used to produce the new products. This equated to a debate between a strategy of “specialized” manufacturing plant which had worked well for Lilly in the past, and a proposed strategy of building “flexible” manufacturing facilities that could accommodate almost any of the company’s new products. It was required that whichever facilities strategy chosen must align with the two company goals listed above. Our Recommendation Based on our analysis of the situation and the assumptions...
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...brand-name versions. They wonder if the quality and effectiveness have been compromised to make the less expensive products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that generic drugs be as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Actually, generic drugs are only cheaper because the manufacturers have not had the expenses of developing and marketing a new drug. When a company brings a new drug onto the market, the firm has already spent substantial money on research, development, marketing and promotion of the drug. A patent is granted that gives the company that developed the drug an exclusive right to sell the drug as long as the patent is in effect. As the patent nears expiration, manufacturers can apply to the FDA for permission to make and sell generic versions of the drug; and without the startup costs for development of the drug, other companies can afford to make and sell it more cheaply. When multiple companies begin producing and selling a drug, the competition among them can also drive the price down even further. So there's no truth in the myths that generic drugs are manufactured in poorer-quality facilities or are inferior in quality to brand-name drugs. The FDA applies the same standards for all drug manufacturing facilities, and many companies manufacture both brand-name and generic drugs. In fact, the FDA estimates that 50% of generic drug production is by brand-name companies. Another common misbelieve is that generic drugs...
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...controlled trial. The study involved 28 autistic boys ages 3 to 12. Researches placed the boys in two groups based on their age and autism severity. For six months, both groups participated in standard behavioral therapy but boys in one of the groups also underwent daily environmental enrichment exercises. The trial included packets that were given to parents from the APA (2013, May) “kit contained essential oils for smell. The kit also included pieces of carpet, hard flooring, pillows, cardboard and bubble wrap that parents laid on the floor to create a multi-textured walking path.” The trial continued for 6 months and APA (2013, May) found “most current therapies for autism must be started at a very young age to be effective, whereas environmental enrichment worked for boys at least age 12.” This study indicated that in home therapy is a good way to help children with ASD. The other types of therapy that have been helped to assist with ASD are social training, cognitive behavioral therapy, occupational and physical...
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...When Altman begins telling the story of a patient who has been on a high-cholesterol medication visiting a doctor’s office, he pulls out a pill container. At the point where the patient is given an anti-depressant prescription, a different pill container is shown. While Altman reveals to the audience that it is very hard to study what happens when medications are mixed and how it has never been done before, he hits the pill containers against each other. This action accentuates the fact that drugs are lifesavers but putting multiple drugs together in one body can be a recipe for lethality. Many people need medications daily for rest of their lives. Sometimes, they end up taking potentially dangerous combinations of medications because multiple doctors are prescribing drugs without being aware of what other doctors are prescribing. The doctors may not closely monitor the patients who are taking several drugs at once. Unless a problem is detected...
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...Treatments for Dysthymic Disorder Mercedes Capillo Hartnell College November 18, 2013 Author Note This paper was prepared for Psychology-22 (Abnormal Psychology), Section 3485, taught by Dr. Yoshiko Matsushita-Arao. Beating the Blues: New Approaches to Overcoming Dysthymia and Chronic Mild Depression by Michael Thase M.D. and Susan Lang, was a very enjoyable and enlightening book to read. Some of the qualities the book included were a clear, direct tone and style which was positive yet assertive at the same time. I also enjoyed the format the book was arranged in because it helped with further organizing a lot of the detailed information it provided. Overall, I would give this book a grade of an A-. The tones in which the authors composed the book were positive and assertive. Thase and Lang assert that people’s lives are not either full of joy or full of sorrow and even people who are subjected to the most awful traumas do not always become depressed, instead a lot of people are just victimized by their self-incriminating thoughts or the absolute blame they place towards the rest of the world for their suffering (59). Even though this is portrayed as the bitter truth in the book, Thase and Lang reassure the reader that there are solutions and resources that can assist someone who tends to follow this downward spiral of thinking. The first positive solution that they uphold is for the sufferer to refuse to do absolutely nothing because it is the main way of living...
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...INDIAN MARKET Due to poor sanitation conditions, infectious (acute) diseases are predominant in India. However, the incidence of chronic ailments, characterised by prolonged exposure, has been increasing with the emergence of lifestyle diseases in India, due to changing work pattern of the working population, higher stress levels, and unhealthy eating habits. Key issues answered through this analysis: What are acute and chronic ailments? What is the proportion of drugs for each segment in the total domestic formulations market? How have various therapeutic categories in the domestic formulation market performed over the last three years? Publish Date: 15-Jul-2013 | | Majority of ailments in India are more acute than chronic in nature Types of ailments Source: CRISIL Research Ailments can be classified into acute and chronic. Acute ailments are characterised by sudden, severe exposure (usually a single, large exposure) and rapid onset of the disease. The patient shows intense symptoms for a brief duration (not longer than 30 days). Infectious diseases such as common cold, fever, etc are some examples of acute ailments. However, some acute ailments may turn chronic if left unaddressed. Chronic ailments are characterised by prolonged or repeated exposures over many days, months or years. Chronic diseases can only be alleviated through treatments, but not fully cured. Unlike acute ailments, they do not usually resolve on their own accord. Examples of...
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...Preying for Profit By Nicholette Lindsay When is it declared too soon to prescribe mind and mood altering drugs to children? Doesn’t a child have to experience a traumatic incident to need the use of an anti-depressant or anti-psychotic? Not according to the meaning a very common condition known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states: ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). It seems with the description given any person could be diagnosed with having ADHD. Is this not the typical behavior of a toddler or a young adolescent child? As a first time parent, I too, like many other parents before me was preyed on for profit. There were many developmental miles stones to make note of over the following months and eventually years. My toddler did not seem any different from the rest of the children at daycare, in fact, he was said to be ahead of his peers when he attended pre-school. As early as age three my son began to show “inattentive and restless behavior” as one teacher put it and asked for my consent to administer an assessment test. I agreed and the test results revealed that my son was already performing on a five-year olds comprehension level. However, due to my son’s age and school requirements he was not permitted...
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...Anthropology Lecture 1 introduction Common Misconceptions with Drugs . The effect of a drug is caused solely by its pharmacological properties and effects. . Some drugs are instantly addictive . The gateway/ stepping stone theory - the use of 1 drug leads to the use of other more dangerous drugs What are drugs ? Krivanek's definition : Drugs are substances that are introduced into the body knowingly but not as food. Therefore illicit drugs, legal recreational drugs and legal but regulated pharmaceutical drugs that aren't recreational at all. - Whether if a drug is considered bad and is prohibited depends on the culture of the society in a particular period. What is culture ? The definition of culture = Through Roger keesing and Andrew Strathern's definition it is a system of shared ideas, rules and meanings that underlie and are expressed in the ways that human live. - This includes : law, beliefs, political economy, media and popular culture - this perceives ideas about what is normal and abnormal to society. " Culture is always changing and contested, not unified" Enthography as a method for studying drug use It is a process of observing, recoding and describing other peoples way of life through intimate participation the community being studied". - Participation observation, involving yourself in the life of the community , taking up the life of the other person, observing their actions, asking questions and learning what questions...
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...The Problem of Premature Ejaculation MaCauly Cacioppo Abnormal Psychology (Psych 430-001) Liberty University Psychology Department Abstract In this paper, you will learn about the various definitions of Premature Ejaculation, the criteria that describes this dis order, as well as the various treatment methods that are involved in over coming it. Men who have this problem are taught various techniques to help manage there ejaculations in a productive way, thereby helping them to have a healthier sex life with their partner. You will also learn about some of the medications that one could take with this problem to help lessen the problem. The chief thing to remember though, is that this is a very manageable problem, one that about 30% of men in the United States will live with, one that they will over come with dedicated effort, a loving partner, and a will to over come it. Premature Ejaculation (PE), also known as rapid ejaculation, premature climax, rapid climax, or early ejaculation, is when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculation at a rapid pace, and with very little sexual stimulation, either before, or quickly after penetration, and before he means to, and as many as 30% of men in the United states experience PE at some point in their life (Comer, 2010). The most common definition of PE is when a man reaches climax within two minutes of penetration, however this has been some what controversial due to a survey by Alfred...
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...Investment Valuation Assignment On Altman’s Z-Score Submitted By: A Sreekanth Vidyasagar Garvit Sharma A Dixit Altman Z-score The Z-score formula for predicting bankruptcy was published in 1968 by Edward I. Altman, who was, at the time, an Assistant Professor of Finance at New York University. The formula may be used to predict the probability that a firm will go into bankruptcy within two years. Z-scores are used to predict corporate defaults and an easy-to-calculate control measure for the financial distress status of companies in academic studies. The Z-score uses multiple corporate income and balance sheet values to measure the financial health of a company. Z score bankruptcy model: Z = 1.2X1 + 1.4X2 + 3.3X3 + 0.6X4 + .999X5 Explanation X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors....
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...English 102 10 June 2010 Contamination OCD and Our Health Contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder can be the most unnecessary and most annoying disorder out there. Consider the feeling of constantly tracing the history of germ contents for everything you touch. It’s nearly impossible, but enough to drive a person crazy. Dealing with contamination OCD myself, I am a self-proclaimed “germ-a-phobe” or “germ-freak,” but living in fear of germs is not what I always dreamed of. Anxiety is an understatement in regards to never touching the TV remote control just because I don’t know who touched it last and what they’ve touched last, or letting everyone believe I’m unfriendly just to avoid a high-five, even though I do carry hand sanitizer with me. These are unnecessary and irrelevant thoughts to anything worthwhile, but somehow they aren’t as easy to get rid of as you might think. Contamination OCD can cause so much fear and anxiety in a person’s life, but what is it that actually jump starts this seemingly endless annoyance? Should the rest of the world consider our thoughts on the fact that maybe germs are dangerous or is it the disinfectants that are really causing us harm? Even though disinfectants pose such a dangerous threat to our health due to toxins in them, those living with contamination OCD still can’t seem to accept that fact and put down the cleaners in fear of being contaminated by germs because of the habits and rituals that have taken over in our minds and...
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...Industry Snapshot The Indian pharmaceutical industry is highly dynamic and offers great opportunities for both domestic and foreign companies. The industry is estimated to have generated revenue worth US$ 13.1 billion in FY 2011, according to a new Research and Market’s report, “Indian Pharma Sector Forecast 2014.” India will emerge as a leading global player in pharmaceutical industry by 2020, securing a place among the top five major global markets, according to Ikon Marketing Consultant (IMC). Also, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has said it expects the Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach US$ 20 billion by 2015, making it one of the world's top 10 pharmaceuticals markets. India has a strong local manufacturing base and domestic players are developing substantial international presence. Healthcare is also one of the largest service sector industries in India, in terms of revenue and employment. Rising health awareness and increasing government expenditure on healthcare sector is driving growth in the sector. Medical tourism and health insurance are also on a rise, with significant growth in healthcare sector and establishment of large number of hospitals, both public and private. The Indian healthcare industry, estimated at US$ 50 billion, is expected to reach over US$ 75 billion by 2012, and US$ 100 billion by 2015. Talent Challenges While specialised talent is critical for any knowledge industry, it is more so within the pharmaceuticals industry...
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...Energy Drinks: An Assessment of Their Market Size, Consumer Demographics, Ingredient Profile, Functionality, and Regulations in the United States M.A. Heckman, K. Sherry, and E. Gonzalez de Mejia ABSTRACT: The consumption of energy drinks is rapidly increasing, as demonstrated by their large market growth. The targeted demographic group is teenagers, young adults, 18 to 34 y old; although expansion into nontraditional markets is also occurring. It is claimed that energy drinks can offer an increased energy boost related to their ingredient profile of caffeine, taurine, herbal extracts, and vitamins. Research suggests that energy drink formulations, in addition to increasing energy utilization, may also improve mood, enhance physical endurance, reduce mental fatigue, and increase reaction time. However, in most cases, the corresponding mechanisms of action are not clear. In addition, concerns have been raised over their safety and with a currently weak regulatory environment, efforts need to be made to ensure consumer safety. The objective of this article is to review the current U.S. energy drink market with emphasis on its market size, target demographic, active ingredients, potential benefits, safety, and regulations. Introduction Energy drinks refer to beverages that contain, besides calories, caffeine in combination with other presumed energy-enhancing ingredients such as taurine, herbal extracts, and B vitamins. They first appeared in Europe and Asia in the 1960s in...
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