a higher risk for developing a dependency for alcohol. * Women are less likely to become dependent on alcohol than men, although women are at a greater risk for developing medical complications that are linked to drinking for, example kidney disease. * Individuals that had a parent that abused alcohol are at a higher risk for alcoholism. * People that suffer from mental disorders such as anxiety or depression are known for abusing alcohol. * If a person has a close personal friend
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children’s biological father was a chronic smoker and later developed mental sickness. Nicotine had a psychotic effect on our relationship. In May 1992, he was diagnosed with mental illness. After being hospitalized for six months, he then realized he had a serious addiction. That nicotine addiction made me realize the validity of his illness and the consequences he would endure. A tobacco and nicotine addiction has the same effect as one with alcohol addiction. Smokers would say, “I can quit anytime
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The term addiction is most commonly associated with drug abuse. Until recently, food specifically sugar has gained enough momentum to be compared and classified as addictive as cocaine is (Ahmed et al.). There are 300,000 deaths per year related to obesity in the United States, making it the second most preventable cause of death (Flegal et. al). In comparison, there are only 47,000 deaths related to drug use (National Center for Health estimated Statistics). This essay will explore, sugar, the
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The other type of drug that could be used to treat stress and anxiety issues are Beta Blockers (BBs). When the body detects stress, the SNS is activated which leads to raised heart rate, which leads to higher blood pressure which can lead to Chronic Heart Disease, heart attack, stroke etc. The Beta Blocker is taken then and it acts by reducing activity of adrenaline and noradrenaline and also binds to the receptors of the heart and other areas of the body stimulated by arousal. As a result of blocking
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Community Health and Population-Focused Nursing Joanna Carreon Western Governors University The town of Colma is located in San Mateo County within the state of California. Colma was established on August 5, 1924. It has an elevation of 100 feet above sea level, and measures 1.91 square miles. Population Economic Status Assessment The Population Economic Status Assessment tool assisted in obtaining statistical facts about the population
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Thesis Outline: A. Introduction: What is Obamacare? What does Obamacare offer its patients? President Obama and Health Care. I. What is Obama Care? Obamacare or the Affordable Health Care Act is a healthcare reform law that provides families affordable health insurance. Obamacare allegedly is supposed to provide the families access to quality healthcare with lower fees/insurance. II. President Obama and the Origins of the AHCA Obamacare was modeled after Mitt Romney’s “RomenyCare”
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to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The three main reasons for the large measure of homeless families and people in America and other countries as well are affordable housing, low wages, and mental illnesses. Other reasons also include addictions, abuse, health care, and/or natural occurrences are contributors towards the distressing circumstances of homelessness, which often leads to divorce, health concerns, and educational obstacles. This paper introduces where homeless began and where
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Jesse Smith Pacemakers For the Brain April 12, 2016 Pacemakers For the Brain Pacemakers for the brain are mainly used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Today’s researchers believe the pacemaker could be used to improve brain function and to ward off many different diseases. Hearts have been regulated by electronic implants longer than the brain. This paper will explain what brain pacemakers are and how it is evolving over the years. Nearly fifteen years ago, in France, pacemakers for the brain
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continue these behaviors in a less harmful manner. A tendency in the medical profession has been to treat drug dependency as a chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension and asthma, to be treated, evaluated and even insured in like manner. Treating drug dependency as an illness absolves drug users of responsibility for their condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), around 1/5 of all new HIV infections and the vast majority of
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Jennifer Gaylor Introduction Dependency on drugs is considered by many as different in kind and is a chronic illness. Some people think that a drug pusher is just like committing murder. Drugs have been with us since the beginning of time. Depending on different eras and cultures drugs are used differently and with agriculture large quantities of drugs are
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