Teenage Drug Addiction and Depression Com/220 Ryan Y. Johnson April 18‚ 2010 The teenage years are often filled with doubt‚ vagueness‚ uncertainty and confusion due to much life Changing obstacles. More and more teens are turning to drugs to deal with their troubles and numb their pain. Teenage drug abuse is on a rising high. The drug choice by teens is pain relievers‚ prescription drugs‚ tranquilizers‚ and stimulants. Often teens also use sedative drugs to get high. Teenagers turn away
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An AED Is a device that delivers an electric current to "shock" the heart in order to restart a rhythm and beat. It should be used when a person goes into sudden cardiac arrest. AED stands for automated external defibrillator. The steps for using an AED are 1. turn on AED. 2. expose victims chest and wipe dry to ensure that the pads stick properly to the chest. 3. Apply the pads to chest. 4. plug the connector into AED‚ if necessary. 5. Let the AED analyze the heartbeat‚ and tell all bystanders
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT The researcher is immensely indebted to those who in one way or another contributed contrivances in making the current study possible with quality. Given such an opportunity to convey her sincerest gratitude and appreciation‚ a due respect and a salute is bestowed to them. A most profound thanks is offered to our dear Redeemer‚ Who blessed her with graces‚ spiritual light and guidance when pursuing her research; Dr. Avelina N. Bergado‚ Head of the Graduate School of Tiburcio
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The Effects of Drug Abuse Drug abuse has a range of deleterious effects on the user‚ the people surrounding him and even society at large. It is one of the most serious problems affecting almost every society today‚ and even though a wide variety of solutions have been proposed and attempted‚ drug abuse is still a prevalent part of modern life. Effects on the Family Drug abuse has a number of negative effects on a family. Finances often suffer as a result of drug addiction in the family. The
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reported his father threaten family members with a knife this morning after two altercations tonight. His son mention he suspects the drug use has been greatly effecting his father’s health who already is in poor health. Dr. Ryan Snyder requested an assessment to determine need for appropriate care. At the time of the assessment Mr. Waddell appears denies suicidal ideation‚ homicidal ideation‚ and symptoms of psychosis. Mr. Waddell appear to have been in a physical altercation tonight‚ evident by
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September 2011 Communication Level 2 There are 4 main types of child abuse which are Physical abuse‚ Sexual abuse‚ Emotional abuse and Neglect. It is important for adults to know what signs to look out for in order to recognise that something may be wrong. Below are some of the possible signs and symptoms to look out for. Physical Abuse * Wearing clothes that cover most of the body‚ even in hot weather * Self harming * Running away
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Types of Abuse/Signs & Symptoms ’No Secrets’ identifies categories of abuse. They are: Physical Abuse Abusive Action Signs & Symptoms Hitting. Slapping. Pushing. Kicking. Misuse of medication. Restraint. Inappropriate sanctions. Series of unexplained falls or major injuries. Injuries/bruises at different stages of healing. Bruising in unusual sites e.g. inner arms‚ thighs. Abrasions. Teeth indentations. Injuries to head or face. Client very passive. Sexual Abuse Abusive Action
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12.8 million Americans‚ about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older‚ use illegal drugs on a current basis (www.ncjrs.gov). Over the years the abuse of psychoactive drugs has become a persistent issue effecting individuals worldwide. Psychoactive Drugs are substances that change a person’s mood‚ perception‚ mental functioning and behavior (Understanding Psychology pg 142). These drugs are often ingested to alter an individuals feelings or to help them cope with their problems
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Protective and risk factors behaviours of young people related to drug use. My health issue is drug use. Young teenagers goes through the phase of adolescence when they have to start making decisions relating to themselves and their health too. Sometimes this procedure of making decisions can be hard for them as there are protective and risk behaviours associated with it which they might or might not be aware of it and ignore it as most of the people do. Protective behaviours are those
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nurses were surveyed anonymously about drug abuse and 20% admitted to misusing at least one prescription drug. In another 1999 report‚ nurses were surveyed anonymously about drug abuse‚ and 20% admitted to misusing at least one prescription drug. Easy access was highly correlated with drug misuse. Nurses reported to use: opioids 60%‚ tranquilizers 40%‚ sedatives 11%‚ amphetamines 3.5%‚ and inhalants 1.9%. Of the top 17 abused prescriptions in 2013‚ 16 of the drugs (94%) are classified as Schedule II
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