but have they ever really looked at the positive views of marijuana, its effects, how it compares to alcohol and what Americans think of it. Cannabis is a drug that has many different uses. It can be used for medical or social uses. It is classified as a gateway drug, meaning it may lead to other drugs being used. Most people who smoke marijuana don’t go on to using hard drugs, but may smoke tobacco or possibly drink alcohol. Weed allows a person to
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For over one hundred ninety years, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have been taught to avoid consuming tobacco and alcohol. Additionally, they are instructed to eat fruit in season and meat sparingly. That grain is for the use of man. That by living this way they will find strength and knowledge. (D&C 89) In the last 100 years, reports from various government agencies and health organizations have promoted diet, exercise and clean living to improve longevity. The “Word
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percent of the alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and about 80 percent is absorbed in the small intestine. How fast the alcohol is absorbed depends upon several things: • The concentration of alcohol in the beverage - The greater the concentration, the faster the absorption. • The type of drink - Carbonated beverages tend to speed up the absorption of alcohol. • Whether the stomach is full or empty - Food slows down alcohol absorption. After absorption, the alcohol enters the bloodstream
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targeting general population and groups at risk: Tobacco and alcohol control Diet and nutrition control High blood pressure and cholesterol control Tobacco control (WHO, 2015) Increased tobacco taxes (e.g. 74.78% of retail cigarettes price) Prominent health warning labels with pictures Smoke-free legislation in public place with fines on smoking in these Bans on advertising Legal minimum age (18 years) Alcohol use (WHO, 2010) Excise tax on alcohol Set national legal age Set
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Illicit drugs n effects -Herion: Heroin is an opiate processed directly from the extracts of the opium poppy. It was originally created to help cure people of addiction to morphine. Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin is converted into morphine, which mimics the action of endorphins, creating a sense of well-being -Cocaine: is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is
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bowels to elimination. Being only 2% dehydrated can cause some serious physical and mental degradation and being 15% can be lethal. (http://www.spartafit.com/nutrition/water.php ) Water is the foundation for every living thing, in this paper I will discuss why it is essential to health maintenance, the functions of water in the body, and the effects of dehydration. Water is mandatory for life. Water makes up about 60% of adult body weight, water isn't stored in the body, so there is a need for humans
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stimulant can damage the nervous system if it’s used too much. Caffeine can also lead to some serious problem such as risk of disease, addiction and sleep loss. One of the most common effects of caffeine is sleep loss. If one uses too much of caffeine, he won’t be able to go sleep. Some of the teenagers use this effects of caffeine to helps stay awake to study or do homework. While some of them use caffeine just because they like the feeling that caffeine gives them. In the article named Energy-Drink
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Psych Nursing Care Plan Anxiety r/t perceived threat to physical being as evidenced by insomnia, lack of concentration, not eating, restlessness, pulse range of 118-182, verbalized feelings of worry/phone tapped/”ER tried to kill me”/”meds tried to kill me” Patient Outcome: Patient will return to 8 hr. nocturnal sleep pattern, eat 3 meals/day, verbalize feeling less worried, maintain focus, and maintain relaxed posture by discharge on 3/12/12. Interventions: -Assess patient’s level of anxiety
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report prepared by the World Health Organization. (Medical Marijuana Mall USA, 2013). Medical marijuana is safer than prescription drugs, alcohol, and spice. Marijuana is more beneficial to use than prescription drugs because of the lack of serious side effects. The most common side effects of marijuana are coughing, wheezing, and bronchitis. These side effects are easily taken care of by using a vaporizer or preparing foods with marijuana. Marijuana is less dependable than prescription medication
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1. Why are you interested in being a Peer Health Educator? I am interested in becoming a Peer Health Educator because I would like to promote awareness and educational programs on concerning matters such as mental health, nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and safety relationships to Sac State students. In addition, I am also interested in learning the skills and knowledge that will help me and my fellow colleagues reduce potential distressful life experiences. 2. What are your future
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