Effects of Drug Addiction in America Drug addiction is a continual problem within the United States. The abuse of drugs on a daily basis can cause multiple effects. An effect is a change that is the result or consequence of an action. Therefore‚ some drug addicts may be affected socially‚ economically‚ and medically. One of the most serious social effects of drug addiction is the breakdown of families. An addict can loose his/her family‚ as a result of behaviors and actions that put family members
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Rebecca TerBeek Viengvilay Oudonesom CRN: 72958 Greed “Please put your hands on your head” I was twenty-eight and never thought I would ever hear those words. At least not directed at me. I was standing in my home-town HEB pharmacy waiting on the lady you give me a prescription that I had written myself. My daughter‚ Taylor was running around the store like a wild banshee. At that moment all I could think about was what he said right before he sent me in to my execution. He said “Everything
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virtually any use outside of those prescribed puts a person at serious risk of addiction‚ overdose‚ and even death. In fact‚ opioids are so strong that even one large dose can be fatal. The most commonly prescribed opioids include: Oxycodone‚ Hydrocodone‚ Diphenoxylate‚ Morphine‚ Codeine‚ Fentanyl‚ Propoxyphene‚ Hydromorphone‚ Meperidine‚ and Methadone. Many teens die using these painkillers and don’t realize how potent they are if not prescribed. According to http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/opioids-and-pain-relievers
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Drug Classifications A.C.E. Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix "PRIL" A.2.R.B. - Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites. Avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix "ARTAN" Anti-Biotics - Anti-Biotics inhibit the
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Cyclobenzaprine: the Muscle Relaxer Abstract Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is marketed as Flexeril and also as Fexmid. This experiment will observe the effects that cyclobenzaprine have on the body as well as the inflammation area of the body. The inflammation area of the individual who tested the drug was the lumber or lower back region of the body. The observations were conducted over a period of three days. Introduction Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant
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9/21/2014 Elizabeth Vaught Week 1 Graded writing 2 CJ436 ITT-TECH Instructor: Jay Castonguay Comparisons of Opium‚ Opiates‚ and Heroin List the names of the common derivatives of opium. Morphine Codeine ThebaineDiscuss the differences between opium‚ opiates‚ and synthetic opiates. All of these are considered a narcotic; opium is harvested straight from the opium poppy in the form of a sticky tar like substance. Opium produces an analgesic and euphoric effect on the patient taking
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prescribed by doctors is adding to a problem that already exists. CARES‚ Council on Addiction Recovery and Educational Services ‚ is aware of the ongoing problem. Potent opiate based pills‚ derived from the poppy plant‚ are highly addicting. Hydrocodone‚ Oxycodone and Lora Tab all contain opiates. The three mentioned are more addicting‚ readily available than other street drugs (heroin‚ cocaine‚ marijuana‚ methafedimine or hallucigens.) After listening to many of these addicts in the rooms
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Medical marijuana is no different. I believe‚ with more research‚ medical marijuana can be used for better treatment for severely ill people. Medical marijuana can be a better alternative to harsh (FDA approved) medications. Some narcotics such as Hydrocodone‚ Valium‚ Xanax‚ OxyContin‚ and many others can alter your cognitive abilities and short term memory. In my opinion‚ narcotics are more harmful than medical marijuana. I believe that it should legalized and FDA approved. Medical marijuana can be
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her right buttocks. Her spinal x-rays were not significant‚ and she was diagnosed with acute musculoskeletal strain‚ instructed to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication‚ such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) and given a prescription for hydrocodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 500 mg (Lortab) PO q6h pm for severe pain. She was instructed to rest her back for the next 24 hours. Monday morning she called in sick to work because she couldn’t think clearly because of the pain medication. She developed stomach
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Rader 1 Recreational drug usage consists of abusing psychoactive drugs for reason other then medical‚ work‚ or spiritual cause. These drugs can range from simple coffee down to heroin. These drugs are not healthy for the body‚ and have caused many deaths. HIV can be caused by non injected drugs. A United States poll‚ testifies that nearly two hundred million people use drugs at least once a year. This is truly what is wrong with our soceity today. No one can truly state each cause of drug use
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