FACTORS AFFECTING DRUG ACTION In drug administration‚ many factors affect the action of the medication. These factors also affect the dose to be administered. The usual adult dose of medication as listed in standard references‚ is based on the assumption that the adult weighs 150 pounds‚ but since the following variables influence the action of the medication‚ they also may alter the quantity of the drug necessary to produce the desired results a. Weight. Heavy‚ burly clients require larger doses
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Legalization of Drugs Legalization of drugs has been a very controversial issue in the United States for many years. Drugs being legalized can have both advantages and disadvantages on society. On one hand‚ certain drugs‚ such as aspirin has long been used as a common medicine to many people‚ to cure diseases and help people with their personal problems such as headaches‚ toothaches‚ to name a few. Some people even take the drug daily as a therapy to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Soft drugs should not be legal Drugs have been a problem for the society for a long time and it is still a going subject. Different kinds of organisations work hard to try keeping people from using drugs‚ however a new problem has occurred. During the last years there have been discussions in some European countries to legalise so called soft drugs. Soft drugs usually means cannabis‚ which is the name for drugs made from the plant called “Cannabis Sativa”. Several countries have a very liberal
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The world we live in has various obstacles and issues that negatively affect society and the way in which we live our lives. The war on drugs is one of the most violent and controversial issues in the United States current political system. Drug abuse is linked to issues such as racism‚ crime as well as economic discrimination. The “War” was properly declared in the 1970’s by President Nixon due to the server abuse of illegal substances. President Nixon in an interview stated this war as “Public
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Drug Safety Process By Fahad Alahmari B.S. Pharmacy‚ King Saud University‚ 2007 Table of content Introduction Methods Results 1- Introduction to drug safety 2- The Drug Studies on Safety. 1- Pre-Approval studies 2- Post-Approval studies 3- Post marketing Studies Discussion References Introduction Pharmaceutical companies today like to produce many new drugs‚ but there are several potential risks associate with the production of any new medicine. In addition
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I.INTRODUCTION The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities
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1. Drugs mess with your mind Drug use can cause you to lose your ability to remember things‚ to think clearly and to study properly. Drug use gives you the impression that you are more alert and aware‚ but under the influence of drugs you are actually less aware‚ and less alert. Drug use can also cause people to act in strange unpredictable ways. A person can undergo a complete personality change when under the influence of drugs. Since drug residues can remain in the body for many years after they
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War on Drugs in the U.S The term “War on Drugs” was first used by U.S president Richard Nixon. The term is used to describe a campaign of prohibition‚ foreign military aid and military intervention undertaken by the United States government‚ with the help of other countries‚ and the aim to reduce the illegal drug trade. The war on drugs began in 1914 but became more popular four decades ago‚ on July 17‚ 1971. This war was declared by President Nixon who said “Drug abuse was public enemy
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What is a drug? A drug may be defined as any substance other than food that by its chemical nature affects the structure and function of the living organism. Why do people use drugs? It has been shown that there are two main reasons why people use drugs. 1. Using drugs because it feels good and/or their friends are doing it 2. Using drugs because they are suffering from emotional or physical abuse‚ or because they suffer from mental disorders. When is it considered abuse? Medical and governmental
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whether hard drugs should be legalized or not is a very important subject for multiple reasons. One reason this topic should be studied and debated is so that every person will have a found understanding of both sides and will be able to successfully determine their view point on the subject. This should also be studied so that we can either put the war on drugs to an end or at least have a sound understand on how the majority of the population feels about the prohibiting or legalizing hard drugs. We should
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