IS ADDICTION A DISEASE? Drug agencies in the world have struggled for legitimacy in the field of medicine addiction. Drug abuse has become a common norm in the society today. Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that causes uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite its negative consequences on the addict. Although the decision to take drugs is voluntary for many individuals‚ the brain changes that over a period of time. It hampers a person’s ability to resist his/her impulses to take drugs;
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her doctor for what her and her mother suspect is just a common‚ painful canker sore (Karlin Krebs‚ 2011). While the doctor is discussing the girl’s problem and asking what symptoms she is having. The doctor is finding out a lot more is going on than just a sore in her mouth. “Brianna” has been complaining of some sores in her mouth that she has been getting on and off in the past year. These sores have also been affecting her daily life. Since the sores are VERY painful she can only eat certain
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Case Study # 2: Age-Related Changes that Occur in the Cardiovascular System Sarah Miller ITT Technical Institute As the heart ages it goes through changes such as thickening of the walls‚ slowing heart rate‚ decrease in maximum heart rate‚ loss of efficiency in pumping. The layers of the heart include the pericardium‚ epicardium‚ myocardium‚ and endocardium. The pericardium is the membrane that protects; it is a sac that the heart sits in and has a layer of fluid between for shock and absorption
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Periodontal disease has the potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant
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from heart disease. II. In fact‚ heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women III. About 600‚000 people die of heart disease each year in the United States. Thesis Statement: Heart disease is a huge issue in the United States and being aware of symptoms can help save lives. Body I. Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease. A. Coronary artery disease occurs when
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THE EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON HUMAN BODY A Term Paper Presented to: Miss. Durano‚ Leony Marie WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY MALANGAS CAMPUS MALANGAS ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the course English 102 (Writing in Discipline) Second Semester 2011-2012 Presented by: Mr. Reymonel R. Paler CS – 1 March 2012 Table of Contents I – Introduction ---------------------------------------------------- 1 A. Background
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surrounding1‚2. The body has a range of receptors these are used to constantly monitor the body’s internal conditions to keep them in physiological limits. To achieve this‚ every organ works together and thus the body works together as a whole. This requires body to communicate with the organs‚ this is established through two very highly specialized systems; nervous system and endocrine system‚ they use electrical impulses and hormones to communicate respectively1. It is vital for our body to maintain homeostasis
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Effects Of Alcohol On A Human Body During this essay I will explain the physical effects and the emotional effects alcohol can have on the human body. I’m also going to be showing the long and short term effects it comes into play with. This first section is going to cover the emotional and physical effects alcohol can have on the human body. Yes the feeling might feel great but after this sentence I’m going to show how you are harming yourself by drinking over your limit. Brain damage- Binge drinking
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Again‚ Chagas is a disease that is transmitted through humans by an insect vector specifically a triatomine bug known as Trypansosoma Cruzi. Consequently‚ Chagas currently affects about 8 million people worldwide and is considered a life-threatening disease. In Argentina‚ it affects 3 million residents alone and is considered the number one cause of cardiac diseases in the country. According to the World Health Organization‚ about 40 percent of patients infected with Chagas will develop chronic cardiac
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A. Cardiovascular Fitness At the moment‚ my cardiovascular fitness is not very efficient‚ if I do not improve my cardiovascular fitness‚ it will increase my likelihood of heart disease and respiratory problems down the road. By increasing my cardiovascular endurance level‚ it can help my cardiovascular and respiratory systems to function properly while under the stress of challenging exercise sessions. Like the book mentions‚ improving cardiovascular endurance will not only help boost oxygen to
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