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- 511: John Coltrane
- ... and Charlie Parker. As a result of Coltrane's impressive performance, he landed his first big gig with the Dizzy Gillespie band. Despite his first big gig, Coltrane lived his next few years in depression, drugs, and alcohol; however, he gathered the strength to seek rehabilitation. He later converted to Islam and got his life together. In 1950-1951, he continued to work with Dizzy in Dizzys sextet. Life was back to normal for Coltrane, but Coltrane reverted back to using drugs and eventually lost his job. He then joined the Earl Bostic Band and later began to work with Johnny Hodges, Jimmy Smith, and Bud Powell. Recognizing his addiction, Hodges recommended that Coltrane get professional guidance ... made it hard for him to play some nights. Playing an instrument with bad teeth is a feat within itself. Instead of going to a dentist like he should have, John would drink or use drugs to dull the pain down. Coltranes contribution to Jazz cannot be described briefly. John Coltrane was unique in the way he approached music, and he broke many musical barriers during his lifetime. Coltrane' ...
- 512: Animal Testing-Inhumane or Neccassary?
- ... to choose who is right. Over the years, the scientists, the ones who for the most part support the animal testing, have argued that it is the only way for us to safely resaerch the drugs and chemicals that us humans put into our body. They argue that because animals have functions similar to humans, that it only makes sense to use the animals for testing. By looking at both sides ... said "I think there is a great deal of promise with the COX-2 inhibitors based on the fact that there is a lot of epidemiological evidence and data from the animal studies suggesting these drugs can inhibit the development of tumors." Without the use of animals foe medical research researchers argue, we are saving human lives. This is because by using these animals we are creating medical breakthroughs that are allowing us to explore new drugs and create new cures for problems that arise on our lives. "Anybody who accepts the notion that disease is caused by a disturbance of anatomy or physiology is going to agree that animal research ...
- 513: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- ... more it will decrease the effect it has on you. That is because the bacteria has found a way to avoid the effects of that antibiotic. Another cause of resistance is the improper use of drugs. When patients feel that the symptoms of their disease have improved, they often stop taking the drug. Just because the symptoms have disappeared it does not mean the disease has gone away. Prescribed drugs should be taken until all the medicine is gone so the disease is completely finished. If it is not, then this will just give the bacteria some time to find a way to avoid the ... decreasing and antibiotic resistance is increasing, new research on how to battle bacteria is starting. Antibiotic resistance spreads fast but efforts are being made to slow it. Improving infection control, discovering new antibiotics, and taking drugs more appropriately are ways to prevent resistant bacteria from spreading. In developing nations, approaches are being made to control infections such as hand washing by health care people, and identifying drug resistant infections quickly ...
- 514: Hereditary
- ... shaped like a double helix, and, through combinations of adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine, a gene is made. DNA determines who you are and what your potential is. It is a well-known fact that drugs and alcohol can damage the fetus. The drugs may damage chromosomes in the fetus, which may develop into a deformity, mental problems, or even addiction to the drug. It is also possible that a drug damaged the father's sperm cells, which damaged ... and perhaps manipulate traits. I learned... 1. that environment can affect what a person becomes in life. 2. that evolution is a part of life. 3. birth defects may be caused if the father uses drugs. 4. that hybrids may or may not be superior to the originals. 5. that the amount of chromosomes an animal has does not determine its superiority. (People have 46 chromosomes, potatoes have 48) Bibliography ...
- 515: Tocacco And Its Effects
- ... was insufficient evidence about the addictiveness of nicotine, scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that nicotine is highly addictive. In fact, many researchers consider nicotine to be the most physically addictive of all the psychoactive drugs. Recent neurological studies indicate that nicotine acts on the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin. Nicotine reaches the brain via the bloodstream seconds after it is inhaled or, in the case of smokeless tobacco, absorbed through the membranes of the mouth and nose. It triggers the release of powerful chemical messengers in the brain, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But unlike street drugs, most of which are used to achieve a high, nicotine s primary attraction seems to be the ability to modulate everyday emotions. At low doses, nicotine acts as a stimulant: it increases heart rate and ... medications for very heavy smokers or those who have tried unsuccessfully to quit. Some people are helped by clonidine, a drug used to aid heroin addicts during withdrawal. Others benefit from antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs. Your physician may have other resources to share with you that are unique to your community, such as cessation programs, support programs, or a hotline number.
- 516: Through The Eyes Of The Dyslex
- ... for treating dyslexia or any other type of learning disability. The drug, Ritalin, commonly used with hyperactive and Attention Deficit children, has been known to help some people with dyslexia. There are a few other drugs that have been administered for those with dyslexia. Such drugs as Dramamine, Benadryl, Dexedrine, and Cylert are all usually associated with inner ear disorders. The success rate with most of these drugs is only about 50% when used on a patient with dyslexia. It depends on whether or not the person being treated will experience a behavioral change when the drug is administered. Even then the ...
- 517: The Use of The Second Amendment In The Home
- ... suicide if no firearm is present is relatively remote" (Hatcher, 284). Many people who take pills or slit their wrists think better of it before it is too late and ask for help. Alcohol and drugs play a big role in the misuse of firearms. People who have substance abuse problems may play and joke around with a firearm, creating a hazardous situation. "Fifty-two percent of all murderers act under the influence of liquor or drugs" (Cruit, 17). Drinking or doing drugs mix no better with guns than they do with driving cars. The real danger is that most people with substance problems do not admit to it and there for do not make a responsible ...
- 518: The Ice Storm Book Vs. Movie C
- ... see Wendy, but instead Wendy fools around with Sandy. Mikey ends up wandering during the ice storm to get electrocuted by a live wire. At the same time Paul is with Libbets drinking and taking drugs. All of this is happening simultaneously on one fortuitous night. Though the events and a lot of the dialogue are the same in both the book and the movie the crux of the two are ... shocking. The shock is put even more when Katie Holmes, who plays Libbets, whispers I m so wasted and then passes out on Paul lap. Though the movie is vague about why Paul gets the drugs. Paul gets them to try and drug out his friend who is at Libbets house with him so he can have sex with Libbets. The movie also didn t include the scene where Paul starts ... to rub against Libbet s voluptuous ass (188). This scene is pretty graphic and shows the sexual desperation that Paul feels. Instead the movie just shows Paul as some crazy kid who likes to take drugs. They show this more as an escape from the family problems that he is facing over the need for sexual action that is shown in the book. The backbone has clearly changed, but the ...
- 519: Levels Of Processing And Word
- ... these findings along with other possible applications of the results were discussed. Effect of Deeper Levels of Processing On Word Retention Today it seems everyone is interested in improving memory. With new herbs and miracle drugs that now promise better memory, memory problems should be a thing of the past. This, however, is not the case. Although these alternatives may be somewhat helpful in increasing memory, our study hopes to replicate previous experiments that dealt with ways to improve memory without the use of drugs. In a study conducted by Craik and Tulving (1975), the effects of deeper levels of processing on retention of words was tested. They found that the deeper level the word was processed on, the more ... flaws that have been suggested are far from complete. They are only used to show the need for further experiments designed to replicate these findings. With the high priced market of memory enhancing herbs and drugs for sale in today s market, further research on these findings should be considered. With prior findings that support an increase in memory with deeper levels of processing (Craik and Tulving, 1975) a more ...
- 520: Anxiety Disorders
- ... times greater risk than the general population. Metabolically, the levels of three neurotransmitters, nor-epinephrine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and serotonin, may play a role in anxiety. These neurotransmitters act as signals between brain cells. Drugs that change the levels of these neurotransmitters are useful in the treatment of anxiety. Hyperventilation (rapid shallow breathing) can cause a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood. This decrease in carbon dioxide has been ... childhood situations provoke anxiety later. This later theory has been associated with agoraphobia in that the fear of being abandoned in the past may lead to fear of public places. Panic disorder is treated with drugs, cognitive- behavior therapy and other forms of psychotherapy, and/or a combination of the two. Relaxation therapy is also used in combination with other treatments. Phobias Phobias are extreme and disabling fear of something that ... s specific phobia but many of the feared things are easily avoidable and help is not sought. Treatment employs desensitization or exposure therapy and is beneficial in three-fourths of patients. There are currently no drugs recommended for specific phobias however, certain medications may be prescribed to help relieve anxiety symptoms. Relaxation and breathing exercises are also helpful. General anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD affects two to five percent of the ...
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