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- 831: Euthanasia Is Religious, Medically, and Legally Wrong
- ... phenomenon,don't count on the same high standards". In the Nethalands,where active euthanasia is allowed,this situation is beginning to arise. One third of the five thousand patients who receive lethal amounts of drugs from their doctors do not give their concent,five percent only do so out of unbearable pain and one third because of a fear of because dependant on others. Patient will begins to look at ... chosen by doctors who feel that all hope is lost. There are many documents cases of people who have regained conciousness after comas lasting months or even years. It is also always possible that new drugs will be found to combat diseases which are presently regarded as fatal. In addition,euthanasia would wreck the image society has of doctors. Asks Stephen Connor,a Toronto writer and lecturer in medical ethics:"In ...
- 832: Assisted Suicide
- ... 1980. The organization advocated active euthanasia, or aiding the death of a hopelessly ill individual."(Long 76) This society was responsible for several deaths because of their "listing of lethal doses of eighteen commonly prescribed drugs and a manual on suicide, which quickly became a best-seller."(Long 76) Dr. Kervorkian is probably the most famous man in America when it comes to assisted suicide. His cases and his defiance of ... even a friend or family member at times and asks them to help end their life. There are several different ways to assist someone in suicide, you can inject them with a lethal amount of drugs, you can turn off their machines that is helping keep them alive, there have even been cases where the friend has put a bullet in the person's body. The big question in America is ...
- 833: Brave New World 2
- ... the people itself, however unbeknownst, it is disastrous because they cannot advance themselves as a society or as individuals. Furthermore, today, and supposedly not in the book, it is known that the use of such drugs will ultimately produce an effect converse to that desired. The over use of soma would actually, therefore, lead to a race of continually depressed, brain-dead people. A society as such can not survive its ... them safer, airbags, side-impacts resistance beams, and so on. However, an equal number of innovations have been made to make cars have more power and go faster. Couple that with the widespread overuse of drugs and alcohol and it is clear that these such innovations are that of disaster. In conclusion, Huxley s claim that every innovation and improvement for the betterment of mankind is an instrument or his ultimate ...
- 834: Euthanasia
- ... And as far as experimenting goes, no experimental drug or procedure is forced upon any patient, including the elderly and incompetent. And what do they have to lose anyway? Most don't mind using experimental drugs because it just may be the cure they1re looking for. There is nothing "Nazi" about testing drugs and cures in hopes of saving a life. There is no torture or direct result of death. So, in actuality there is no physical agony or pain saved in euthanasia because that's not what ...
- 835: Ban Smoking
- Ban Smoking Although smoking is a proven killer, Americans waste hundreds of dollars each year on tobacco products. Other drugs that are harmful, such as crack or marijuana, are illegal in the United States. However, the use of cigarettes, which kills millions worldwide annually, is perfectly legal. If certain harmful substances are illegal, then cigarettes ... children. Cigarettes cause health problems in smokers as well as nonsmokers. They harm adults as they do youth. Although smoking has only negative effects on the body, the use of cigarettes is legal while other drugs are banned. Most products proven dangerous are banned or recalled. Cigarettes should be no different.
- 836: Alcohol Abuse Among Teenagers
- ... any night and judge rather how many don't breach the voluntary code. AVAIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY A leading cause is that alcoholic drinks can be easily obtained and these are socially more acceptable than other drugs. Parents, teenagers and educators often fail to realize the potential for problems that alcohol presents to the immature psyche and body(Kay Healey, 1997). At the time when body and emotions are maturing, frequent or ... alcohol use play important role in how their children view it's use. Evidence exists that a family history of antisocial and poor parenting increases the risk of having children who use alcohol and other drugs. The home is the primary source of alcohol for the young adolescent. ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT: Teenagers report that they drink for enjoyment, to forget problems or to reduce stress and anxiety in their lives. Teenagers, however ...
- 837: Alzheimers Disease
- ... 50 years. The latest in finding a cure has led to the treatment of leprosy and arthritis. The treatment of both leprosy and arthritis involves large doses of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS). These drugs include such common, over-the-counter medications as aspirin, ibuprofen(Motrin, Advil), and naproxen(Naprosyn), but not acetaminophen(Tylenol). With women being at a greater risk for contacting Alzheimers disease, the use of estrogen ...
- 838: Bipolar Affective Disorder
- ... where the patients cannot tolerate lithium or can become unresponsive to it in the past. The American Psychiatric Association's guidelines suggest the next line of to be anticonvulsant such as valproate and carbamazepine. These drugs are useful as antimanic agents, especially in those patients with mixed states. Both of these medications can be used in combination with lithium or in combination with each other. Valproate is especially helpful for patients ... experience rapid-cycling, or have comorbid alcohol or drug abuse. Neuropletics Neuroleptics such as haloperidol or chlorpromazine have also been used to help stabilize manic patients who are highly agitated or psychotic. Use of these drugs is often necessary because the response to them are rapid, but there are risks involved in their use. Because of the often severe side effects, benzodiazepines are often used in their place. Benzodiazepines can achieve ...
- 839: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ... this year, no medical treatment that could alter the course of this disease. Fortunately, we now have one drug shown to extend the survival of some ALS patients, Riluzole (Rilutek), as well as several other drugs being investigated. ALS affects the muscles of arms, legs, posture, face, tongue, speech, swallowing, and eventually, breathing. It may also affect emotion, resulting in periods of inappropriate or exaggerated emotional responses. What it does not ... with the availability of gastrostomy feeding tubes, home ventilators, etc, not only length of survival, but quality of life can be extended. Finally, it's far too early to tell what impact these new research drugs, (and others to follow), will have with early and long term treatment. Also, I firmly believe that state of mind has a significant influence over survival time. I'll comment more on that under "My ...
- 840: Homeopathy
- ... illnesses, and disease. - This medicine is made from substances such as plants, animals, or minerals. -Homeopathic remedies allow the body to heal itself without any harmful affects that might come from the use of conventional drugs -The history of homeopathy dates as far back as Hippocrates in the 5th century. It was also used by Egyptians. -Most people take medicine in strong doses so the drug will produce the opposite condition of what they have. -But Homeopathy works in the opposite way. -The doses are very diluted. -Many people like to use homeopathic remedies because they want to avoid taking such strong drugs and they want to improve the quality of their health so they cant prevent disease. -Homeopathic remedies come in different forms. -Some come in the form of pills, and other come in the form ...
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