Drug addiction or drug dependence is an increasing epidemic worldwide. It is most common in more developed countries but that in no way means that it is not a growing and serious problem in our country Belize. What makes this problem even more critical is the fact that it is mostly a problem for our youths. In fact studies have indicated that drug addiction‚ especially of alcohol and tobacco is occurring at an increasingly younger age‚ while the number of deaths resulting directly from drug misuse
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The reading literature centered around the three (3) following topics; (1). state and federal partnership and involvement in disaster or emergency planning‚ response and aid‚ (2). how charity/aid is viewed by those needing assistance‚ and (3). If the medias involvement and coverage of disasters and emergencies reflects the messages disseminated by state emergency management agencies. Introduction As explained by McKay‚ Predicting the future is a tricky undertaking‚ but by looking at the recent
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Running head: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity Judy Mills GCU HLT 310V September 14‚ 2012 Abstract This paper compares the philosophies of three diverse faiths‚ that of: Buddhism‚ Islam‚ and Christian Science‚ comparing them to Christianity. We will look at basic beliefs‚ spiritual perspectives on healing‚ beliefs about healthcare‚ and components of healing such as prayer‚ meditation‚ and rituals followed. We will also look at what is important
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Ethics of Emergencies “The Ethics of Emergencies” explains Ayn Rand’s radical and unique view of altruism. She believes that there are 4 consequences of altruism‚ all of which are negative. These‚ simply put‚ are lack of self-esteem‚ lack of respect for others‚ a pessimistic view of life‚ and an indifference to ethics. She says that altruism hinders acts of true benevolence‚ and instead people act out of an obligation to others that has been internalized over time. Rand then argues that one should
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Head: IMPROVING FLOOD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 1 Improving Flood Emergency Preparedness in League City Abstract This paper explores a vital need to the residents of League City in regards to flood emergency response. Based on online research from the City of League City Mitigation Plan‚ Galveston County Mitigation Plan‚ and The Council for Excellence in Government‚ a local flood preparedness campaign focusing on a coordinated community emergency preparedness educational
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Care Reform Project Prescription drugs are one of the main increasing costs in health care. It has an impact on the population that could not afford prescription drugs‚ including brand name. The use of generic and OTC (over-the-counter) drugs gave the underprivileged groups in America a better chance for purchase. People believe that the generic form of the drugs do not have the same effect that brand name drugs do. It is a concern that prescription drug addictions rise in the elderly and
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Emergency contraception Mechanism Progesterone-only method‚ one dose‚ 1.5mg within 120 hours of unprotected sex Alternatively‚ Levongestrel in two doses‚ 0.75 mg‚ q12h Levonorgestrel ECPs prevent pregnancy by preventing or delaying ovulation. May also prevent fertilization of an eff by affecting the cervical mucus or decreasing the ability of sperm to bind to the egg **Note: levonorgestrel ECPs are NOT effective once process of implantation has begun‚ and will no cause abortion Classification:
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“The way to prevent drug abuse is through education not legislation.” Discuss. Posted on January 4‚ 2012 Has law ever been successful in stopping people from abusing drugs? Drug abuse‚ seen among the youths‚ is a serious problem even in developed countries just because it cannot be prevented by means of legal procedure. Education‚ on the other hand‚ gives us light‚ sight and insight and hence makes us aware of the health hazards caused by the abuse of drugs. Since education is the path shower
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A few months ago‚ a patient arrived in the emergency room on a stretcher with symptoms of face drooping‚ arm weakness‚ and speech difficulty. The emergency room physician‚ who also specialized in neurology‚ immediately suspected that the patient suffered from a stroke. Stroke occurs when the blood flow to a certain part of the brain is blocked‚ which causes the blood vessels to burst or leak within the brain. This leak of blood in the brain causes nerve cells to die (“What is Stroke?” 1). To confirm
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Scenario 1 It is always good to have a back-up plan in an emergency or non-emergency. If we apply the scientific method‚ we can solve any and all everyday problems. So it is always good to keep a spare of something that can potentially be lost on a daily basis or give oneself enough time to get ready for an event and have extra time in case of an emergency. Asking Questions Being the type of person that loses things often‚ I have to set all the things I need to walk out of my house with all
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