...Drugs and the effects they have on people and their loved ones around them. Melissa Strausser University of Phoenix Composition Class Olivia Miller January 19, 2014 . Whether from street drugs or prescription medications people become addicted because they feel drugs will help them deal with the problems they are facing in their lives. When it comes to the topic of drugs it is something that everyone faces, they range from the prescribed drugs people need to stay alive, to the street drugs people get themselves addicted to. Individuals all take the chance of addiction when prescribed medicine from the doctor for something that has happened. Individuals all need to go, but when it comes to taking the medicine that is given people are taking the step they never wish to go through the chance of becoming addicted. Many people ask themselves what the attraction is to the people who get themselves addicted to drugs is? A lot of people have done research to try and figure out what causes people to become addicted to drugs. Most people doing the research have failed in finding any true research to what causes people to become addicted to drugs. There are some drugs that people need to take, but the effects of other drugs is something people do not think about. There are people who are pregnant and do not realize that they are not only harming themselves but their newborn child. The problems that could happen are Alcoholic Fetal Syndrome (AFS). This is where the child is already...
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...as a serious matter and will not tolerate it. The company absolutely prohibits the use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs at the work place or while on company premises. It also discourages non-work place drug and alcohol abuse. The use, sale or possession of alcohol or drugs while on the job or on company property will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and may have legal consequences. Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition for work. It is our intent and obligation to provide a drug-free, healthful and safe work environment. [Company Name] reserves the right to demand a drug or alcohol test of any employee based upon reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion includes, but is not limited to, physical evidence of use, involvement in an accident, or a substantial drop off in work performance. Failure to take a requested test may lead to discipline, including possible termination. The company also cautions against use of prescribed or over-the-counter medication which can affect your work place performance. You may be suspended or discharged if the company concludes that you cannot perform your job properly or safely because of using over-the-counter or prescribed medication. Please inform your supervisor prior to working under the influence of a prescribed or over-the-counter medication which may affect your performance. Employees must report any conviction under a criminal...
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...Vincent McConnell BIO 102 research paper- Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) 9-18-14 Tinea is a fungus that grows and multiplies on people’s skin. This is the cause for ringworm and other common fungal infections. Tinea Pedis is a form of ringworm that affects the feet, also called Athlete’s Foot. This fungal infection is the most common form of the ringworm infection and affects many people daily. It is easily spread through any contact with the infection but luckily it can usually be diagnosed rather easily also. This is not a life-threating infection but it does cause much discomfort and displeasure to anyone suffering with it. This infection usually begins in-between toes and is caused by moist feet, usually sweat, inside tight shoes and socks. Athlete’s foot causes itching, stinging, and burning and ways it can be spread include contaminated floors, clothing, or anything that has been exposed to the fungus. This fungal infection is closely related to jock itch and is treated in similar ways. Athlete’s foot is not only found on “athletes” or even just the foot. This fungus thrives on any damp, warm area which usually is the feet due to shoes being restricting and sweat making them damp. Small cuts or injuries can help the infection begin. This infection can be spread relatively easily compared to some due to how easily it can be caught. Walking barefoot in public showers, or just stepping in or around a public pool is a common way to get the infection. Another way is simply...
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...Pharmacology of Methadone Unknown BIO-275 Pharmacology and Medical Treatment August 19, 2013 METHADONE Pharmacology and Medical Treatment states that there are two types of pain medication prescription and nonprescription. Most nonprescription drugs are over the counter drugs: such as acetaminophen, this drug relieves fever and headaches, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treat muscles and bone. There are some drugs that are nonprescription and prescription medication such as Celecoxib (Celebrex). Celebrex (Celebrex) are in the Cox-2 inhibitor drugs. Many over the counter drugs come in both nonprescription and prescription. Drugs also come in many forms: capsules before the capsules were tampered with in the early 1980. Now these drugs are in caplet or tablet form. Drugs come in the form of ointments, creams, powder and liquid form. The most powerful prescription drugs come in the opiate category. One such drug is Methadone a class 2 drug used as a pain medication to reduce severe pain and it also helps recovering drug addicts from addition to heroin. This drug is prescribed for patients who need pain medication around the clock and it also comes in different forms: such as a tablet or a dispersible that is dissolved in water, and last in liquid form. Methadone as a high potential to be abused and patients may use this drug for recreational use. Methadone preforms by changing the brain and nervous system to pain. This drug is for the treatment of severe neuropathic...
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...This policy sets out requirements for schools to plan and implement appropriate responses to drug related incidents, with an emphasis on prevention through drug education and safe and supportive school environments, and intervention and support for students who may be involved. 1.Objectives - Policy statement 1.1 This policy covers the possession and use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs and the misuse of over-the-counter and prescribed medications, including the supply of restricted substances, on school premises by students. It also covers the possession and use of alcohol and tobacco on school premises by employees and visitors. 1.2 Department of Education and Training (DET) employees are also bound by requirements in the Code of Conduct relating to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. 1.3 Illegal drugs 1.3.1 Schools must be places which are free of illegal drugs. 1.3.2 Principals must manage disciplinary matters involving suspected illegal substances or supply of restricted substances consistent with the Suspension and Expulsion of School Students - Procedures (PD/2006/0316). 1.3.3 Principals must report incidents involving illegal drugs to the School Safety and Response Hotline on 1300 363 778. 1.4 Alcohol 1.4.1 Alcohol must not be consumed or brought to school premises during school hours. This includes employees, students and visitors and other people who use school premises. In the case of cross-sectoral sites (e.g. joint school/TAFE sites), a decision regarding...
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...person must inject insulin or seek help for the patient. However if this is not provided or the other individuals around the patient are unaware what to do the patient can become seriously ill. This may affect the outcome of the treatment (Patient 2014). Another factor that may affect the outcome of treatment is the affecting the outcome of the treatment is the availability of the drugs. Some diseases or illnesses require perscriptions however some can be bought over the counter. For example the influenza virus can be bother prescribed and bought at shops or pharmacys, the difference between the prescribed drug is that the doctors will perscribe tamiflu. Tamiflu costs the NHS a lot of money and with the outbreak the many influenza viruses throughout the years, many patients have been prescribed tamiflu. The availability of this drug has become harder to access as the price has increased over years as more people have tried to access this drug. Therefore many doctors will advise their pateints to buy over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol to save the NHS money. This has affected the outcome of treatment as some patients may suffer from the virus longer than those who get perscribe the drugs as tamiflu assist to increase the recovery process. Standard of care may affect the outcome of the treatment as medical practitioners have the rule to treat everyone equally and empower their patients. However some poor quality of care can lead to ill health and even...
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...adolescents effective ways to resist experimenting with all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. While there has been some success, this epidemic has become a major problem in today’s society that is not getting better due to the availability of prescription and over the counter medications, continued funding cuts for athletics and other extra-curricular activities and the increase in teenagers being left unsupervised. The availability of prescription and over the counter medications has made abuse easier among teens. Many parents do not even realize the dangers that are in their own medicine cabinets. “In 2011, 22% of 12th graders indicated misuse of a prescription drug without medical supervision in their lifetime; and 15% over the past year.” During that same time, one in 12 high school seniors reported that in the past year they had obtained the prescription pain reliever Vicodin, and one in 20 high school seniors used OxyContin for non-medical uses. And 70% of those teens surveyed had stated they obtained them from family and friends. (“Prescription” 2011). “Enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for a month. Although most of these pills were prescribed for medical purposes, many ended up in the hands of people who misused or abused them.” (CDC Vital Signs, Nov. 2011) Opiate medications are not the only ones being abused. Sedatives, stimulants such as Ritalin and even cough medicine are popular among teenagers...
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...Charles Donner Week 9 Final Expository Essay Sheryl Braswell 05/09/2013 Medical Marijuana Throughout the world there have been many different studies on how to cure illness that have led to a medication called Medical Marijuana. Medications are not very effective as they can have many side effects, a very possible addiction problem, and/or death. Prescriptions are all meant to help cure one thing, but they may have many or few consequences, such as liver failure from taking too many of one prescribed medications. The same consequence and many others can be associated with alcohol as well as prescribed medications. However, now there is a new drug that has been known from studies to have a 0% death rate that is introduced in 20 states. This new drug is called Medical Marijuana. New York State’s passage of the bill is to allow New York State Residents the right to use/possess Medical Marijuana and will allow a new medicine with less consequences into the state and bring growth and profit as well. There are many states trying to get themselves out of debt and legalizing marijuana seems to be an efficient way of doing that. Bill # S02774A and Bill # A03802 are two of the bills going to the New York State Senate and the State Legislature to be passed to allow Medical Marijuana in the state of New York. With the Senate and State Assembly passing with votes of 42 in the Senate winning that vote, and 48 in the State Assembly winning the final vote to carry the bill further through...
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...er and acceptanceOffer(i.e. Proposal) [section 2(a)]:-When one person signifies to another his willingness to do or to abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the assent of that other person either to such act or abstinence, he is said to make a proposal. To form an agreement, there must be at least two elements – one offer and the other acceptance. Thus offer is the foundation of any agreement. “When one person signifies to another his willingness – 1 to do or to abstain from doing anything, 2 with a view to obtaining the assent of that other to such act or abstinence, he is said to make a proposal.” The person who makes an offer is called “Offeror” or “ Promisor” and the person to whom the offer is made is called the Offeree” or “Promisee”. Example Mr. A says to Mr. B, “Will you purchase my car for Rs.1,00,000?” In this case, Mr. A is making an offer to Mr. B. Here A is the offeror and B is the offeree. Essentials elements of an offer:- (1) There must be two parties. (2) The offer must be communicated to the offeree. (3) The offer must show the willingness of offeror. Mere telling the plan is not offer. (4) The offer must be made with a view to obtaining the assent of the offeree. (5) A statement made jokingly does not amount to an offer. (6) An offer may involve a positive act or abstinence by the offeree. (7) Mere expression of willingness does not constitute an offer. A tells B’ that be desires to marry by the...
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...Improving The Safety Of Using Medications In Hospital Settings Background Improving the safety of using medications was the third Joint Commission safety goal for 2014 (Hospital National Patient Safety Goals, n.d.). Every year medication errors are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitals. Simply put, medication errors come from incorrect dosing by physicians on prescriptions, administration of the wrong dose of the prescribed medication to the patient, failure of the healthcare provider to administer prescribed medication, or failure of the patient to ingest said prescribed medication (Choo, J., Hutchinson, A., & Bucknall, T., 2010). Role of the Nurse According to the Journal of Nursing Management, nurses should practice the five rights of administration that they are taught while in school. Those rights are: right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right patient (Choo, J., Hutchinson, A., & Bucknall, T., 2010). While checking the five rights is useful in the final stages of the administration process, the rights do not reflect the other complex steps to medication administration, such as preparation, labeling, determining interaction, etc. Normally medication errors are never the result of an isolated human error. They may come from workplace stress, distractions, interruptions, insufficient training, and misinformation (Choo, J., Hutchinson, A., & Bucknall, T., 2010). The individual nurse should make sure that...
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...a proposal into a promise the acceptance must be absolute and unqualified.” In other words, an offeree must agree with all terms introduced by the offeror. In the case if an offeree only accepts some but not all of the terms introduced by the offeror and add new terms of the original offer, it is treated as the rejection of the original proposal, unless the proposal prescribes the manner in which it is to be accepted. As stated in the s 7(b) of Contracts Act1950, acceptance must be expressed in some usual and reasonable manner. In the case if the offeree diverges from the prescribed form, the offeror must not keep silent. If he does so and fails to insist upon the prescribed manner, he is considered as having accepted the acceptance in the modified manner. The term of implied rejection is appropriate when an offeree accepts a proposal on new terms not contained in the proposal, which is also called as counter offer. The consequence is the original offer ceases to exist. However, according to s.2(h) of the Contracts Act 1950, contract has been defined as “an agreement enforceable by the law”. Contract is an agreement between two or more parties that is legally binding between them. Agreement happens if there is meeting of mind between the parties and there must have been an offer and acceptance of that offer in this light. Therefore, if the offeree only accepts some...
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...According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Prescription drug Abuse is defined as the “intentional use” of a medication without a prescription; in a way other than described; or for the experience or feeling it causes. This means that there are three circumstances that pertain to abuse of prescription drug abuse. First, let’s look at “intentional use” without a prescription. It is a federal offense to give or sell prescription medication to someone other than who it is prescribed to. Reading the side label tells you, that “FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS THE TRANSFER OF THIS DRUG TO ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE PATIENT FOR WHOM IT WAS PRESCRIBED.” One reason shown for taking someone else’s prescription was “if a Dr. prescribes, than naturally safe.” This reason is also true in why some people hand out their own medication. If it’s okay for them, it won’t hurt someone else. Second reason for what defines abuse, using in a way other than described. This would be changing the route of administration of the prescribed drug. Examples of this would be instead of swallowing the dose; the abuser would inject or perhaps crush and snort the medication to intensify the effect of the medication. Third reason for what defines abuse is using for the experience or feeling it causes. Some examples of this are: to get high, appetite...
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...Prescription Drugs In this society, most Americans use some type of prescription drug. According to this week chapter reading: “More than 80 % of U.S. adults use some form of medication, with 50 % taking a drug prescribed by a doctor. The average American fills 11 prescriptions per year spending approximately $ 771 annually (Gentzen, p. 245, 2007).” This is a true statement because I am one of those Americans who depend on prescription drugs. I have a seizure disorder that doctors have not found what cause me to have seizure. Without medication, I can have a seizure. So now I have become what society has called “addicted” to prescription drugs, when I go too long without medication, I can have a seizure at any given time. So I am glad that my team has chosen this topic to discuss. We talk about The History of Prescription Drugs, Drugs Addicts, and The steps that we believe that could be used to make a change to the present system. Prescription drugs are medicine regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. The term prescription drug is used separate from over-the-counter drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. In the United States, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act determines what requires a prescription. When obtaining a prescription, a person will also receive a pamphlet explaining the drug and helpful information about the effect of the drug and how it affects the body. It also describes side effects...
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...Operations Management – Homework Assignment 1 3.2) At the drive-through counter of a fast-food outlet, an average of 10 cars waits in line. The manager wants to determine if the length of the line is having any impact on potential sales. A study reveals that, on average, 2 cars per minute try to enter the drive-through area, but 25 percent of the drivers of these cars are dismayed by the long line and simply move on without placing orders. Assume that no car that enters the line leaves without service. On average, how long does a car spend in the drive-through line? Answer: Based on problem data we have to use Little’s Law in order to solve the problem. We have the I (average inventory) and T (average flow) and we need to calculate R (throughput). I = 10 cars T = 1.5 cars/min (2 cars with 25% of customer leaving without placing orders) R = I / T R = 10 / 1.5 R = 6.67 min/car 3.5) A triage system has been proposed for the ER described in Exercise 3.4. Under the proposed triage plan, entering patients will be registered as before. They will then be quickly examined by a nurse practitioner who will classify them as Simple Prescriptions or Potential Admits. While Simple Prescriptions will move on to an area staffed for regular care, Potential Admits will be taken to the emergency area. Planners anticipate that the initial examination will take 3 minutes. They expect that, on average, 20 patients will be waiting to register and 5 will be waiting to be seen by the...
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