chapter discusses the biological perspective on addiction. When looking at this perspective it is important to understand the biological causes of addiction‚ tolerance and withdrawal. The chapter discusses the different ways drugs can be administered and absorbed. Further it talks about the different ways drugs are metabolised and excreted and how drugs affect the central nervous system. Lastly it examines tolerance and withdrawal as understood from the biological perspective. There are many different
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The biological perspective states that the brain uses a number of chemicals as messengers to communicate with other parts of itself and with the nervous system. These chemical messengers‚ called neurotransmitters‚ are released and received by the brain’s many nerve cells‚ which are also called neurons. Neurons are constantly communicating with each other by way of exchanging neurotransmitters. This communication system is essential to all of the brain’s functions. A tiny space called a synapse connects
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The Truth in Their Words 2013-10-17 How can you keep a story unbiased and true to the actual meaning when telling the story from different perspectives? Edgar Allen Poe’s stories “the cask of amontillado” and “the tell tale heart” are great examples of unreliable narrators and how readers should question the narrators perspective instead of just willingly believing everything that has been said. Some times readers have to think past what is being said and explore the possibility of the
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intangible measures provide better focus on the organization’s long-term strategies. This paper is an attempt to analyze Frieda Fizz decision to utilize a balanced scorecard as they expand into new geographic areas. The strengths and weaknesses of each perspective are discussed along with the pros and cons of using such an approach. It is recommended that Frieda Fizz use this tool through its expansion phase‚ keeping in mind that whether such an approach succeeds or not depends on organizational support and
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the moral obligations and responsibilities that each professional is required to uphold‚ and this in turn affects the kind of relationship that exists between a doctor and patient or a researcher and research subject. Branch (2014) presented a perspective piece that elaborated on the development of a humanistic relationship between doctors and patients. Zvonareva and Akrong (2015) gave insight into the relationship between clinical investigators and research participants through a qualitative exploratory
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Argumentative Phrases PHRASES TO SHOW DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES Looking through the lens of … Adopting a more macro perspective … In the larger scheme of things … In the long run/short term … In the political realm… Looking at the (economic) aspect of … PHRASES TO INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE VIEWS One may argue that … Critics claim that … Naysayers decry… (E.g. Naysayers decry the loss of culture in society) Ultra pragmatists / conservatives / radicals / luddites may assert that … While [Subject/Example]
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******** Choice 2: The struggle to restore honour and certainty Various text creators explore the ways that individuals are affected by honour and certainly. In some cases‚ a specific “outlet” – music‚ sports‚ artistic endeavours – can restore perspective‚ and help people to regain their “balance” of what is and isn’t a priority in their lives. Others explore how imbalances in honour and certainty may enhance negative feelings‚ which must be dealt with; perhaps through escape‚ or confrontation‚
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her at every appointment‚ every ultrasound‚ and every blood test. The responsibility and care in which I provided during this time was a learning experience. It presented great insight into the health profession from the patient and caregiver’s perspective. I always considered the health profession as what I was meant to do in life but the ultimate push factor towards this field has been what I definitely consider‚ a journey. An attempt at the college experience following high school did nothing
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while the rest of the figures are crowded by an entrance to the shelter in the middle right section. The figures are slender and graceful. The painting has linear perspective and in the horizon there are hills and buildings. The size of the figures in the painting diminishes as they reach the background‚ also depicting perspective. The vanishing point of the painting appears to be just above the middle of the pictures‚ where a crucifix is shown. The painting is symmetrical. There are about seven
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characters Ken Harrison and Dr. Emerson to base his play centred around the issue of euthanasia. Ken Harrison‚ who is a patient‚ paralysed quadraplegically‚ makes a plea for the freedom to decide his own destiny. This becomes obvious as his perspective is presented strongly‚ and to a greater extent‚ reflecting his background‚ his former livelihood as a scultor‚ and his experience in life. The composer utilises powerful language and eloquent analogies to represent Ken’s feelings and viewpoint on
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