“In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for nonmedical reasons in the past year; seven million in the past month” (National Drug Intelligence Center, 2002, p. 1). “Nonmedical use of a prescribed medicine is use by someone who does not have a prescription for the medication, or use of the prescribed medicine by someone who does not have a prescription in a manner that is not directed or approved by the prescribing physician” (DuPont, 2006, p. 1). The misuse
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Ronda Smalley PHI-105 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving April 22, 2012 Marti Abitheira Legalizing Marijuana: Recognizing Its Medicinal Value . Marijuana should be made legal as an accepted medical treatment for many conditions including, but not limited to, glaucoma, pain control, and appetite stimulation. Some stumbling blocks to legalization have been public sentiment, public opinion, and government opposition. It is possible that these can be overcome
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Question 1 1 out of 1 points Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, all __________ of controlled substances have themselves become controlled substances. Selected Answer: Answers: b. analogs a. agonists b. analogs c. antagonists d. designer drugs Question 2 1 out of 1 points Chemical variations of drugs are referred to as ________________. Selected Answer: Answers: c. analogs a. antagonists b. designer drugs c. analogs d. agonists Question 3 1 out of 1 points Approximately _____
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Scopolamine/Burundanga Scopolamine (Burundanga) is one of the most dangerous drug in the world. Scopolamine is a kind of powder that is obtained from a tree called El Borrachero which translates as the drunken binge. On this tree grows beautiful flowers in which owes its English name as “Angel’s Trumpet”. This plant grows in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela but it is only used by the criminal element in Colombia. Scopolamine produces psychoactive effects in humans. Steve Beyer’s blog “Singing to
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Research Critique of a Quantitative Study The purpose of this research critique is to inform the reader of a randomized clinical study regarding the treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). This writer is interested in the treatment of drug exposed infants and the goals of reducing babies’ hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The study researches the adjunct therapy for treatment of NAS. The study will be broken down into the following units: protection of human participants
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In Defense of Recreational Drugs If illicit drugs are harmful to the mind, body and soul, than why do people continue to manufacture, distribute and use these substances? The prohibition of these illicit substances as outlined in the Controlled Substances Act of the United States goes against all logic. Propaganda across the United States promotes the myth that psychotropic drugs impair moral judgment and is a cause of destructive deviant behavior. There is evidence that refutes this claim, illustrated
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The methadone and buprenorphine is to minimize withdrawals and symptoms for individuals that may be on other narcotics as well as the heroine. The purpose of methadone plus buprenorphine is to treat individuals with a semi-mutual drug that has dissimilar effects in contrast to their substance dependencies. Reversing the body metabolizes to react differently from heroine or morphine drugs. The body is being retrained to detour from craving or symptoms which continuously offers pleasures effects. Buprenorphine
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ROLE OF SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES IN ANO-RECTAL DISEASES Suppositories Suppositories are inserted into the lower rectum by way of the anus, where they are melted and absorbed. It acts like an ointment but in addition, has the effect of the oral medication. It is said that ointment has an on the spot outcomes, whereas suppositories have a lasting result. Nevertheless, suppositories can lead to anal canal trauma and a persistent feel of defecation. Haemorrhoids suppositories are a traditional mode
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Jessica Rose December 13, 2015 Student ID# 277419 XTT Task 1 BSN to MSN A Currently in my facility, we do not have a policy regarding geriatric and/or demented patients and pain control. I believe this needs to be changed because although we have an initial assessment protocol, we do not have any kind of protocol to control a geriatric or demented patients pain. Since demented patients are quite often left unable to communicate their feelings, I believe there would be
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As well as its needed effects, opium may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking opium, check with your doctor immediately: Incidence not known Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool) hives or welts nausea vomiting If any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking opium, get emergency help immediately: Symptoms of overdose Anxiety blurred vision blue lips and fingernails chest pain or discomfort
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