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- 371: The Chamber
- ... to kill anyone investigating or prosecuting his or her activities; advising, directing, authorizing or assisting in the murder of someone. Also, The Anti-Drug abuse act of 1988 calls for the death penalty for all drugs related killings. Along with that, The bill amending sec. 848 to controlled substances act calls for the death penalty or life imprisonment for certain drug offences possession of 10 or more kg of heroin, cocaine, phencyclidine or analogue. Added to that, The drug kingpin act sates the use of death penalty for convicted major drug dealers caught with huge quantities of drugs, over 66 lbs. of heroin and 330 lbs. of cocaine. Even though there are these federal laws requiring the use of the death penalty for the crimes, State laws only consider one crime, murder, to ... sentence; 10% more police officers; 3% reducing guns; and 1% expand death penalty. There is some evidence, however that the death penalty is effective in the deteration of crime. "If all those caught producing addictive drugs, plus all of those caught selling addictive drugs in our country were confronted with capital punishment administered without recourse, by local authorities throughout our 50 states-then gradually this intolerable situation would be ameliorated ...
- 372: Amazing Grace
- ... that there are multitudes of problems inherent within the South Bronx. One of the only ways of determining where these problems stem from is by looking at the possible reasons as to why they exist. Drugs, violence, AIDS infections, are not new, however this community differs from others in the United States. One of the main differences is that the City has grouped all of these people together and created a ... not work thus forcing its inhabitants to utilize the stairs which is very time consuming and energy draining; especially for the elderly. Once these people go outside, they are met with an extraordinary amount of drugs and violence and find it much safer to just stay inside their homes. Cultural differences between these people and those of higher income communities add to the list of reasons as well. Racism is blatantly ... alcohol abuse in making out a patient’s record. On the fourth floor, in contrast, ‘nurses…note for the records a mother’s drug or alcohol abuse’ and notify welfare officials if a mother uses drugs.” (p. 177) Education is also in a severe predicament in this area. With major overcrowding, students find themselves trying to learn while jammed into spaces not intended as classrooms, such as stair landings, gymnasiums, ...
- 373: Depression
- ... Diagnosis Many physical disorders can be present with depressive illness. They include: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Addison's disease, Cushing's disease, electrolyte disturbances, alcoholism, drug abuse, carcinoma and dietary deficiencies (B12, B1, and folic acid). Various drugs can cause depression. Psychological disorders that may mimic depression include adjustment reactions, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and abnormal bereavement reactions. Panic disorder commonly co ... genuinely worried about becoming dependent - 'getting hooked' on them, and about unpleasant effects of withdrawal. There is considerable public skepticism about the effectiveness of antidepressants. Most patients would prefer to be offered counseling rather than drugs, but doubt if they will be given such a choice by their GP. Faced with this complex barrage of obstacles, it is perhaps surprising that we ever do manage to make a diagnosis of depression ... social networks. Moderate and severe depression have been shown to respond to antidepressant drug therapy. As we have seen it is essential to discuss patients' anxieties and expectations of drug treatment before starting it. Also, drugs should be viewed as complementary rather than alternative to talking about depression. Problem-solving is a useful and simple skill to develop. The first stage is the creation of a problem list. This is ...
- 374: AIDS
- ... a cure and we may still be far from finding one, I think that there is hope and people who have contracted HIV should think positive so that their spirit remain high. They have found drugs like protease inhibitors which in clinical trials ion human, have reduces the virus in the bloodstream by as much as 99%. (Pitta, Jule Home Edition, Los Angeles Times, 1-15-95, pB-8) Also, the FDA is making experimental drugs available to individuals who are suffering from life threatening disease and I b elieve that it is excellent. If drugs are needed to be tested why not test and let human people with the virus use these drugs rather than animals. (Chaggiano, Christopher, First treatment approved for sever PCP.. Vol 28, FDA Consumer, 301094 ...
- 375: Alternative Medicine
- ... pocket for all physicians’ services in the United States($23.5 billion)”(nemj,1991). From this one may infer that society has become fed up with inadequate results or side effects associated with surgery and drugs which accompany the treatment of modern medicine. So, in an effort to cope with the inadequate treatment patients are receiving from conventional medicine, they are seeking alternatives such as chiropractic for chronic illness and pain ... past twelve months(nejm,1991). Body of Paper The American Chiropractic Association defines chiropractic as follows: “Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without drugs or surgery.” “The practice of Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure, (primarily the spine), and function, (as coordinated by the nervous system), and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. In ... billion for lung cancer. If spinal manipulation could ease even a fraction of that financial burden, remaining skeptics might be forced to stifle their misgivings or get cracking themselves”(Purvis,1991). In almost all cases, drugs are discouraged so that drug reactions and addictions are never an issue as a result of treatment. It is recognized in almost all medical circles that many illnesses are generated by the mind. “A ...
- 376: Teenage Violence: A National Plague
- ... abused at home, or witness other family members being abused, they are being taught that violent behavior is acceptable and a way of survival. Substance abuse is also a cause of teenage violence. Alcohol and drugs can easily be obtained by teenagers. Ask any teenagers where you can get drugs, even if they don't use them, they know where and how to obtain them. The substances alter the way they see themselves and the world. Even a non-violent teen can become violent if they abuse drugs and alcohol. A lot of teenagers are afraid to say no to their peers when offered drugs and alcohol. There seems to be an increase in anger in teenagers, which causes more violence. Teenagers ...
- 377: Healthcare And Coranare Heart Disease
- ... problem is of particular importance to the cardiologists, which are the primary physicians for heart problems. They have to give diagnostic tests and perform surgeries in accordance with insurance company s policies. In addition the drugs they prescribe must be approved for payment. There are several drugs used in the treatment of heart disease. Doctors prescribe Valium for relaxation, blood thinners, and antacids, anti rejection drugs are used in some circumstances. All these drugs are used in addition to any that are needed for post operative complications. All the procedures and all of the treatments can help us survive a ...
- 378: Binge Drinking On Americas Cam
- ... in Unplanned Sexual Activity º Not Used Protection When Having Sex º Damaged Property º Gotten in Trouble With Campus Police º Been Hurt or Injured º Driven a Car After Drinking º Used Other Drugs (Booze News pars. 1-15).” In addition, 90% of all violence on college campuses is alcohol related, 80% of all males who commit date rape on college campuses are drunk or have been drinking, 55 ... adolescents about alcohol and its use and misuse. “Ironically, in the United States today, we follow the method of alcohol education found least successful in the Vaillant study. That is, alcohol is grouped with illicit drugs, and children are taught that abstinence is the only answer. Yet children are aware that most adults drink, and many drink alcohol themselves on the sly. Moreover, drinking will be legal and widely available to ... htm Colleges and Drinking. CNN Online. February 23, 1999. http://cnn.com/US/9805/02/campus.crime/index.html New Study Finds Bingeing. Core Institute. September 1, 1999. http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/Article/alcohol02.html Drugs- Indiana University. Indiana University. February 23, 1999. http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/publications/ncadi/primer/binge.htm Iowa State Daily. February 2, 1999. http://www.daily.iastate.edu/volumes/Fall95/Dec-01-95/fr3- ...
- 379: About Medical Marijuana
- ... Marijuana alleviates the nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite caused by chemotherapy treatment. AIDS: Marijuana alleviates the nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite caused by the disease itself and by treatment with AZT and other drugs. Glaucoma: Marijuana, by reducing intraocular pressure, alleviates the pain and slows or halts the progress of the disease. Glaucoma, which damages vision by gradually increasing eye pressure over time, is the leading cause of blindness ... American Medical Association testified against the Act, arguing that it would ultimately prevent any medicinal use of marijuana. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 established five categories, or "schedules," into which all illicit and prescription drugs were placed. Marijuana was placed in Schedule I, which defines the substance as having a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted ... allowed to prescribe it, and research approval and funding were severely restricted. The Struggle In Court: In 1972, NORML initiated efforts to reschedule marijuana by submitting a petition to the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs-now the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). After 14 years of legal maneuvering, the DEA finally acceded to NORML's demand for the public hearings required by law. Following the hearings, which lasted two years ...
- 380: Book Review- Little Girl Lost
- ... Godfather). From there Drew travels backwards, providing a brief background of her parents, of her role in continuing the Barrymore family legacy within film industry, and then of the Barrymore's tendency to indulge in drugs and alcohol. Drew confronts the tabloids and gossip columns regarding the attention she received at such a young age, acknowledging the belief by many that she was a victim of 'celebrity glamour and fame'. Drew ... relate to. Her mother, Jaid, whom also served as Drew's manager, became the punching bag to Drew's frustrations. Entering her teenage years, Drew describes numerous incidents where she was offered a variety of drugs, depicting how easily available drugs were for her. What should have been parental and authoritative figures to Drew, served as gateways for Drew's soon-to-be addiction, enabling rather than protecting her. Drew Barrymore, from the time she ...
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