Drug abuse among adolescent in educational institution Dr.Meenakshi Tripathi Lecturer cum Incharge Deptt. Of Home Science Bareilly College ‚ Bareilly ( U.P.) Adolescent drug use is a reality in most schools. Sadly‚ as it is‚ this kind if social evil has driven more and more youngsters to nowhere but cruelty and crime. It is very important to point out the causes that lead to this problem; some of them can be low esteem‚ lacks of parental attention and influence of bad friends. To begin
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Narcotic Drugs Narcotic drugs are substances of which has been used as pain relievers but are most popular with being socially unacceptable. According to research‚ “a narcotic is an analgesic or pain-killing substance that depress vital body functions such as blood pressure‚ pulse rate and breathing rate; regular administration of narcotics produces physical dependence” (Saferstein‚ 2011). This suggests that narcotic drugs primarily target the functioning of organs used for respiratory usage. Nonetheless
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Challenges of International Migration: Mental health issues faced by international students This paper is a preliminary attempt to explore the various dimensions of mental health issues faced by international students in U.K.‚ U.S.A‚ Australia‚ etc. Student international migration to institutions in the above mentioned countries has been prevalent for a long time. According to Education at a Glance‚ OECD (2011)‚ in 2009‚ almost 3.7 mn tertiary students (undergraduate and postgraduate) enrolled
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DRUG STUDY DRUG ACTION INDICATION / CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Generic Name: Cephalexin Classification: Cephalosporin Dosage: 500 mg capsule Frequency: TID Route: PO Mechanism of Action: They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria from the external environment and keeps the contents of the cell together. Adverse Reactions: diarrhea‚ nausea‚ sore
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Queensborough Community College DRUG’S WAR NEW FRONT 2 In the Newsday article “DEA probes Silk Road‚ suspected online hub for illegal drugs by Kevin Deutsch. Making small talk with your pot dealer sucks. Buying cocaine can you get arrested or killed. Have you ever imagined if you could buy and sell drugs online like I do for textbooks? Now you can: Welcome to Silk Road. Silk road is the Ebay of the online drug trade and you
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and white cells‚ drug bound to proteins passes through pores in capillaries into the nephron Distal Reabsorption Non-ionized drug molecules (lipid soluble) are reabsorbed into capillaries Ionized molecules required by body (glucose) actively transported back into capillaries Ionized drug molecules (non-lipid soluble) pass into the bladder pH influences reabsorption pH of urine: around 6 ‚ ranges 4.4 to 8 pH manipulated more acidic or basic to facilitate excretion of drugs Kidney makes urine
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No on Drug Legalization Everyone will agree that the drug issue in America is prominent. After so many drug related crimes‚ deaths‚ and federal spending‚ debates spur with opposing views in the political arena on how to rectify the problem. One view on solving the problem according to Judge James P. Gray’s proposal is to legalize drugs or as legalization advocates call it "harm reduction." This approach believes that drugs use is inevitable and the only way to solve the drug problem is through
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Animal testing has been around a long time with an un-pretty history. With technology not being as advanced as it is today to use other alternative methods scientists tested their theories on animals. Animals used in scientific experiments go back as early to Greek physician scientists such as Aristotle‚ Erasistratus and Galen. Galen practiced in Rome where he conducted animal experiments to advance the understanding of anatomy‚ physiology‚ pathology and pharmacology. Arab physician in the 12th
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"Say No to Drugs" is now visible almost everywhere. Drug addiction is a major social evil of modern times. Major newspaper headlines and sensational television coverage scream about drug abuse and related crimes. Fascination for drugs and their easy availability have heightened the number of drug abuse cases particularly among youngsters. Drugs produce a sense of euphoria but they are very dangerous because the users gradually get addicted and are always at risk of a variety of life-threatening diseases
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activists are calling for a ban on animal testing despite the fact that with the development of new treatments‚ which are tested on animal in treating HIV‚ cancers‚ and other epidemics‚ people who live the day hopelessly in the threat of death from such diseases now can see the hope of being cured. In opposition‚ many scientists and medical institutions claim that animal right activists are overreacting. The fight between one‚ who suppose the need for testing on animals‚ and the other‚ who are animal
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