March 7 2010 Controlled Substances By definition a controlled substance is a “drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are regulated under the Controlled Substance Act.” Controlled substances can range from marijuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ crystal meth‚ and even prescription drugs. They are considered illegal in the state of Illinois and if caught with them you can be convicted with severe punishment. But‚ what if they are being used for medical reasons? (Controlled Substances) According
Premium Medical cannabis Pharmacology Drugs
problem for this experiment is how does the amount of caffeine affect the speed and performance of a mouse. The hypothesis is if the amount of caffeine consumed by the mouse is increased‚ then the time at which the mouse completes a set obstacle course will decrease when time is a function of caffeine quantity. The amount of caffeine consumed by the mouse before completing the obstacle course is the independent variable. The dependent variable of the experiment is the amount of time the mouse takes
Premium Operant conditioning Education Reinforcement
Intake and Report Days A probation intake is generally the first meeting between a probationer and his/her PO. These meetings usually last about 30-45 minutes whereas a regular report meeting lasts about 10-15 minutes. At intake‚ the sentence and probation conditions are explained again to the probationer (usually this is discussed during sentencing in court‚ then again by a GPM representative at GPM’s remote office in the courthouse)‚ monthly payment of fines/fees are calculated‚ and the schedule
Premium Crime Prison Criminal law
These articles were very interesting and different from most of the academic articles that I have read. The second article “Increasing Physical Activity Through Recess” was unique and made me think a lot about my own personal experiences. I found that most of the ideas were very innovative. The one concept that I found I think would have the greatest positive impact on the students was talking about “training recess supervisors to teach new games.” This idea seems like it would be so much fun for
Premium Education High school Teacher
The Misconceptions of Alcohol Abuse IRV MES [University] Part I Abstract The unsafe use of alcohol has a grave effect on public health and is considered to be one of the main risk aspects for poor health globally. The concept of the harmful use of alcohol is wide-ranging and includes the drinking that causes detrimental in well-being and social consequences for the drinker‚ the people surrounding the drinker and community at large‚ as well as the forms of drinking that are
Premium Drinking culture Alcoholic beverage Sociology
What Do I Get From My Morning Coffee Some people are morning people‚ but I am not one of those people. Every morning it seems as if I am in a fog until that warm cup of coffee touches my lips. Similar to a drug habit‚ the more a person drinks coffee‚ the more it seems like that person can’t function without it. But what are you really getting from your coffee? Along with other factors‚ coffee can have both positive and negative effects on your health. Coffee improves the body’s tolerance to
Premium Coffee Caffeine Gastroesophageal reflux disease
1 ACCT 601 UBIS INTAKE 2012 - 2013 The University of Business and International Studies Geneva‚ Switzerland. PROBLEM Part 1: Optional Section In this part‚ the learners have to choose four of eight questions for answering. If you give the right responses‚ you will obtain 2.5 marks per one statement (i.e. this part is for 10 marks). 1. Why is adherence to ethical standards important for the smooth functioning of an advanced market economy? 2. Briefly describe what is meant by enterprise
Premium Variable cost Revenue Costs
has resulted in increases in obesity or overweight in adults. At least one-third of American adults (ages 20 and above) are overweight. Overweight 10 to 14 year olds are 20 times more likely to be overweight in their third decade of life than if they were of normal weight as young adolescents(10). Approximately 80% of overweight adolescents become overweight adults(4). Recent research notes that the prevalence of obesity among Americans 18 to 29 years of age is 14%‚ up to 21% if they had some college
Free Obesity Nutrition Diabetes mellitus
Psychology Assignment TASK 1 Physical Activity is beneficial to society in many different ways‚ there are many organisations working to promote sport to everyone‚ no matter what their age‚ gender‚ background or ability. One of these organisations is called ’StreetGames ’‚ they particularly target children from underprivileged background and encourage them to get involved in sport and physical activities. This helps to keep crime levels down by keeping teenagers off the street and giving them
Premium Exercise Obesity Strength training
social and physical effects of alcohol. The debate over alcohol consumption in communities around the world has existed as long as there has been alcohol to drink. Alcohol has improved social functions; community economics through tourism and business and in moderation can enhance many situations in society. Alcohol has been one of the main problems of today’s generation. By contrast if over indulged and abused the same product can also harm societies‚ families‚ communities and do physical harm. Do
Premium Alcoholic beverage Drinking culture Islam