ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders. Approximately 3-7% of school-aged children have the disorder. Prevalence rates seem to vary by community‚ with some research indicating that larger cities may have rates as high as 10-15%. ADHD produces symptoms that are characterized by distractibility‚ hyperactivity‚ poor impulse control‚ and forgetfulness. The "attention deficit" component of ADHD refers to inattention‚ or difficulty focusing for long periods and being easily distractible.
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The Rush of Amphetamine Use: The Need for Speed Over the last century‚ Adderall and Ritalin have transitioned from respectable medications into designer drugs. Chemist L. Edeleano developed amphetamines in the late 1800’s primarily for respiratory ailments‚ but in time physicians noticed additional behavioral effects. Now‚ people that are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD‚ ADD) and narcolepsy use amphetamines to alert and focused (CESAR)
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No legal system makes extensive use of lay magistrates as England and Wales. Lay magistrates become formalised in the Justice of the Peace Act 1361‚ but the English legal system makes use of lay (non professional) magistrates since 1195. The reason of the use of lay magistrates lies in the notion of participatory democracy ‚ “judgement by one’s peers” . Throughout the years many have encountered in reforms‚ opinions and discussion regarding the role of judges within the system. Together with district
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Theoretical and treatment approaches to family treatment Structural family therapists have developed a number of techniques; some of the following techniques are frequently used in restructuring families (Janzen) Confirmation: The therapist who is giving a sympathetic response to a family member’s affective presentation of herself‚ for example‚ may employ this technique: “You seem to be worried.” Confirmation can also be executed by describing an obviously negative characteristic of the client
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Medication vs. Natural Treatment for ADHD DeVry University Medication vs. Natural Treatment for ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD) is an increasing struggle among children in today’s society that affects them at home‚ in their social lives and academically. Many people think that all-natural treatments are the only way to help children who struggle with ADHD; however‚ despite the controversy over using medication with possible side effects‚ Adderall can be a helpful
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Analysis The theoretical foundation of REI in Africa is drawn from the reference of European integration theories. Some of scholars disagree with the reflection of these theories of REI in the context of African‚ in the ground that they were drawn from or reflecting on the European settings (Okafor and Aniche‚ 2017). Mitrany (1943) set forth the theory of functionalism is based on certain assumptions about the causes of war and peace‚ that social and economic maladjustments are the basic causes of
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Eric Sorenson Chem 461 The Progression of Amphetamine Usage Introduction Amphetamine and other related stimulants stimulants such as methylphenidate are common drugs used to combat physical and mental fatigue. Originally developed for their nasal decongestant abilities these stimulants become a major component in child and adolescent medicine. Why have we seen‚ in the last two decades‚ this street drug known as “speed” become increasingly more prevalent in the younger developing generations
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Amphetamine Stimulants are drugs known for quickening a person ’s body and brain. They tend to increase alertness and physical activity. There are many stimulants such as caffeine which can be considered a mild stimulant. Some of the most abused stimulants include cocaine‚ crack‚ and amphetamines. Amphetamine has an effect of making people feel high and energized. In this state‚ drug users usually feel very happy or have a sensation that they possess special powers‚ such as the ability to fly
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Amphetamines Amphetamines are a highly addictive drug that has proven to be both a blessing and a curse to modern medicine. It is healing qualities make it very effective in other aspects‚ but it is addictive qualities make it one of the most dangerous of all drugs to take. The abuse of such a drug has its extreme detrimental effects to the brain as well as to the body‚ and thus many addict experience many health problems. The abuse of such substances not only affects the addict‚ but the families
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HAZARD amphetamines Many women are vying to be skinny to look attractive so that they select a shortcut‚ using slimming products. Though slimming products are not necessarily safe. Some slimming products found to contain a compound called amphetamines. Amphetamine is a compound that is quite commonly found in products slimming (weight loss)‚ which claims the product is free from hazardous substances. At first‚ circa the 1960s‚ amphetamines may be freely used for weight loss. Amphetamines suppress
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