MY TOPIC : TO WHAT EXTENT DOES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFFECT THE PHYSCOLOGICAL BEING OF AN INDIVIDUAL The first article is just some statistics that I found interesting ; the second and third article however is more relevant to my topic. I like the conversation in article 3 especially when the abused husband said he felt like “an insect below her feet” . Domestic violence deaths rise By ANDRE BAGOO Wednesday‚ November 11 2009 (TRINIDAD NEWSDAY) DEATHS from cases of domestic violence have quadrupled
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ALCOHOL Drinking alcohol is like taking a drug. It is a form of drug abuse‚ and drug addiction. This is a worldwide problem that many people are involved in. There are good effects of alcohol if it is in small amounts and in self-control. On the other hand there are bad effects‚ if you take for long time. The effects that a person will get are all based on certain factors like‚ how much and how often alcohol is consumed‚ the age of the person‚ when the person started and how long they have been
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When the word alcohol is brought up‚ what do you think about? What comes to my mind is parties‚ and what people think they have to drink to have fun. Did you know that over 5‚000 people under the age of 21 die each year from alcohol-related car crashes‚ suicides‚ homicides‚ alcohol poisoning‚ and other injuries such as falls‚ burns‚ and drowning? Alcohol can be a very dangerous substance if not treated correctly and drank responsibly. Alcohol is a form of a drug but unlike the other drug‚ marijuana
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Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks In recent years the consumption of energy drinks combined with alcohol has become popular for young adults in North America. Energy drinks are caffeinated beverages that intend to provide a burst of energy and/or enhance alertness. The principle active ingredients in energy drinks are caffeine‚ high doses of sugar (or a sugar substitute)‚ they generally include B vitamins‚ an amino acid‚ and plant/herbal extracts. Alcohol is a highly addictive and most commonly
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________________________________________ Absorption Alcohol is absorbed from all parts of the gastrointestinal tract largely by simple diffusion into the blood. However the small intestine is by far the most efficient region of the gastrointestinal tract for alcohol absorption because of its very large surface area. In a fasting individual‚ it is generally agreed that 10% to 20% of a dose of alcohol is absorbed from the stomach (the volume of alcohol affects the absorption) and 75% to 80% is absorbed
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chemistry‚ an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. In particular‚ this carbon center should be saturated‚ having single bonds to three other atoms.[1] An important class of alcohols are the simple acyclic alcohols‚ the general formula for which is CnH2n+1OH. Of those‚ ethanol (C2H5OH) is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages‚ and in common speech the word alcohol refers specifically to ethanol. Other alcohols are usually
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The Psychological Effects of Guilt Guilt is not only defined as “a feeling of self-reproach from believing that one has done a wrong;” but it plays a major part in how a person can psychologically handle their thoughts‚ emotions‚ and actions. In Kite Runner‚ written by Khaled Hasseini‚ the effects that guilt can have are shown through the events in Amir’s life. After seeing his closest friend‚ Hassan‚ brutally raped in an alleyway‚ he punishes himself to deal with his shame. Throughout the novel
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How much alcohol do teens use? Alcohol is the most frequently used drug by teenagers in the United States. About half of junior high and senior high school students drink alcohol on a monthly basis‚ and 14% of teens have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Nearly 8% of teens who drink say they drink at least five or more alcoholic drinks in a row (binge drink). What are the dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens? Just a few of the many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens
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Running head: The Effects of Parental Abuse The Effects of Parental Abuse of Alcohol on Children of Alcoholics Abstract An estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 are living with an alcohol dependent parent. These children are often subjected to a disheveled life style which affects them mentally‚ emotionally and physically. Researchers have examined the many ways in which this disease impacts children’s lives and if the
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Proposal: 3 Student Dormitory: Understanding the Psychological Effects of Space Abstract: The students are gradually increasing as the population of a town‚ city and urban areas are continuing growing. Some of these people come from other provinces and far away countries. Some of the students study on schools that are known for their historical backgrounds and credible knowledge learned by graduates. These schools are usually found in urban and rural areas wherein the available land area
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