Morphine Essays & Research Papers

Charles Scharfen PSY 111 G SONA Deadline 1 Questions 1,3,4,8,10 The study titled Evidence from Rats That Morphine Tolerance is a Learned response, is an experiment providing evidence that drug tolerance can be affected by environmental cues when theses cues are paired with the administered drug. In simpler words, drug tolerance may not just be the result in a change in ones psychological chemistry, but the result of environmental cues that trigger the subject to assume an increase in...

Khat/Qat Drug Catha edulis or Khat (Qat) is a natural drug derived from the Celastrus edulis plant which is a shrub that can grow to the size of a tree and could reach a height of about 10 to 20 feet with leaves resembling those of basil leaves. Its content makes it a compound similar to that of Amphetamines that produce excitation, banish sleep and promote communication. According to streetdrugs.org (2003), when used in moderation, khat is used as away to alleviate fatigue and to reduce...

Name: student number: Experiment 2 Analgesic action of morphine (The method of hot plate) Aim: To observe the analgesic effect of morphine. Discussion: Stimulate the position of animal by temperature to produce pain reaction. Put the mouse on the metal plate which has heat up to 55oC. The pain reaction is identified as to lick...

Codeine: Codeine is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is rapidly distributed from the intravascular spaces to the various body tissues, with preferential uptake by parenchymatous organs such as the liver, spleen and kidney. Codeine crosses the blood-brain barrier, and is found in fetal tissue and breast milk. The plasma concentration does not correlate with brain concentration or relief of pain; however, codeine is not bound to plasma proteins and does not accumulate in body...

Odisha Review April - 2012 Enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 : Judicial Trend Analysis Alok Kumar Jena The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 has replaced two Central Acts., i.e The Opium Act,1878 and The Dangerous Drugs Act,1930. An urgent need was felt for a comprehensive legislation to deal with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and for exercising control to strengthen enforcement measures on drug abuse and...

Alex Melekos English Research Paper Generation Pill The reality of drug abuse in American culture has fueled FDA restrictions and reforms for decades as more information on drug availability, distribution, and side effects is released to the public. A trending topic that has gained publicity in the past months is the rate at which doctors prescribe opiates. Drugs such as Percocet, OxyContin, Vicodin, and Roxicodone are synthesized medications that doctors prescribe for the relief of...

PMH/PSH Current Medications (include dose, dose range, route, frequency) Class/Mechanism of Action (be brief do not copy and paste) Expected Therapeutic Effect for this patient Nursing Considerations and Side effects Enoxaparin(Lovenox) 40 MG PRN Sub-Q injection Anticoagulant; low molecular weight Heparin Low molecular weight heparin with antithrombotic properties Allergic reactions (rash, urticarial), fever, angioedema, arthralgia, pain, and inflammation at injection site, peripheral...

Effects of Codeine on the Human Body Codeine is mainly used as a pain reliever, but is also used for the relief of a non-productive cough, and as an anti-diarrheal agent. 120mg of codeine administered SC (subcutaneously, injected under the skin) provides pain relief equal to 10mg of morphine administered by the same route. Doses used to relieve cough or diarrhea range from 5mg to 30mg. Codeine is absorbed quickly from the GI tract and it's first pass through the liver results in very little...

In 1970 the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) was put into place by the Congress of the United States Government. This Act, Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, is the federal U.S. drug policy which regulates the possession, use, manufacturing and importation of certain controlled substances. The substances controlled under this act fall under various classifications. These classifications are known as schedules. The legislation created 5 schedules with...

De La Salle University Medical Center Case Protocol: COMPARISON OF THE POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIC EFFECTS OF INTRATHECAL MORPHINE AND TRAMADOL IN PATIENTS AGED 18-50 YEARS OLD AFTER LOWER ABDOMINAL SURGERY AT DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Submitted to the Department of Anesthesiology De La Salle University Medical Center In Partial Fulfillment of the...

Drug Overdose What is a drug overdose? A drug overdose (OD) is where a person consumes an excessive amount of a drug and the body is unable to cope with it leading to certain overdose signs, symptoms and complications (acute toxicity/poisoning). The drug or its byproducts (as a result of drug metabolism) is toxic to the body, especially in large quantities associated with overdose, and may lead to death. An overdose may be accidental and this is frequently seen in addicts who require higher...

A Paper on Police Drug Law Enforcement presented by Michael Jakobam, S.S, SSP, O.C Anti-Narcotics Unit at the Interministerial Drug Coordinating Workshop, KCCT Mbagathi-Nairobi, 10th-14th May, 1999 | |3.0 LEGISLATION In response to the International Conventions on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, the Government of Kenya enacted in 1994 the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4. The main features of this Act which incorporates various provisions of the...

America v Sweden Drug use is prominent in most if not all countries around the world. The use of illegal substances has created a market that makes millions of dollars every year. Illegal drugs refer to ‘narcotic, psychotropic and related substances produced, traded or used in contravention to domestic law or international drug control organizations’ (Wyler 2008). Narcotic drugs include cocaine, heroin, opium and cannabis, psychotropic substances include ecstasy, LSD, amphetamine and...

Yakima Bagby Altered State of Consciousness: How Drugs Alter Consciousness An altered state of consciousness may be defined as a short-term change in the general configuration of one’s individual experience, such that one believing that their rational functioning is clearly altered from certain overall norms of their usual state of consciousness. (Revonsuo, A., Kallio, S., & Sikka, P. 2009) There are many ways that one’s consciousness can be altered and drug use is one of them....

English101/ Narrative Essay I never thought the day would come where I’d have to admit to myself I had an addiction. The hardest part was to except the fact I was an addict of painkillers and admitting it to my family so that I could get the help and support needed to get clean. The road leading to my addiction started with the factors of my childhood, always trying to fit in and not being supported emotionally from my parents. Having a child at the age of sixteen was the second factor,...

Recreational use of prescription drugs is a serious problem with teens and young adults. National studies show that a teen is more likely to have abused a prescription drug than an illegal street drug. Many teens think prescription drugs are safe because they were prescribed by a doctor. But taking them for nonmedical use to get high or “self-medicate” can be just as dangerous and addictive as taking illegal street drugs. There are very serious health risks in taking prescription drugs....

Narcotic Drugs Narcotic drugs are substances of which has been used as pain relievers but are most popular with being socially unacceptable. According to research, “a narcotic is an analgesic or pain-killing substance that depress vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate and breathing rate; regular administration of narcotics produces physical dependence” (Saferstein, 2011). This suggests that narcotic drugs primarily target the functioning of organs used for respiratory usage....

DRUGS & SOCIETY From the 1970s to today, the world of recreational drugs has changed in many ways, but not completely. In the past, drugs like LSD and crack-cocaine were the “big thing;” now, the usage of drugs is turning towards prescription drugs like Vicodin and Xanax. Prescription drugs are more dangerous for many reasons; foremost, because of their availability. Naturally, high availability most definitely will cause a high rate of usage, resulting in many people abusing prescription...

Opium Study Sheet Opium General term for all opiates Opiate Any alkaloid found in the opium poppy plant Alkaloid Organic compound containing basic nitrogen atoms Opium poppy plant Also known as common garden poppy Produces poppy seeds Grows large green pods before blooming If cut, latex leaks out Once latex dries (oxidizes) it becomes smokeable tar This tar is what the Chinese bought and what caused the opium wars Refined raw opium Morphine Always present in opium Pure...

Ecstasy, or MDMA, has become a major drug problem in the last few years. Although it is widely used, it has been proven to be dangerous. Ecstasy is a designer drug, which means it is synthetically made by street chemists. These people are not usually certified chemists and are in it for the money. This makes taking E even more dangerous. Ecstasy effects are very similar to Amphetamines and speed. Although the chemical structure is not similar to these other drugs, the effect on the body is...

Unit 14- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach. 1.1 There are many forms of medication used to treat symptoms of dementia such as; Pain Killers Anti anxiety drugs Tranquillisers Anti Psychotic Drugs – used to treat challenging and disruptive behaviour such as aggression or agitation. Anti depressants – it is not uncommon for someone with dementia to become depressed this can sometimes make the memory of a person with...

Depressants and Their Effects In today’s world people are becoming more and more dependant on drugs, in particular, depressants. By definition, a depressant is a chemical agent that diminishes the function or activity of a specific part of the body. There are many different types of depressants ranging from sleeping medications to laughing gas, and of course the most common, alcohol. Like all medications, there are the legal and illegal types. Heroin, marijuana, and GHB which is commonly...

1. Introduction According to World Health Organization (WHO), "a drug is any substance or product that is used or intended to be used to modify or explore physiological system or patho¬logical states for the benefit of the recipients". Drug abuse is taking a drug for reasons other than medical, in any amount, strength, frequency or manner that damages the physical and mental functioning. 2. Types of Drugs There are different types of drugs found in India. 1. Hallucinogens such as LSD,...

Opioid Abuse and Addiction Treatment Kaplan University Crystal Ybanez CM107-85 1/13/12 What was once an effective solution for managing chronic pain has become one of the most commonly abused substances in our society, causing the need for a monitored and effective plan for treating chemically dependent individuals and their addiction to opiate’s. Ghodse (2012) stated that addiction to opiates is a disease causing malfunctions of the brain; it has effects on the mind and body requiring a...

| Street Drugs | Research Writing By: | | Christine | 8/22/2010 | | Street drugs can be very harmful to a body if they are not aware of the effects of what they are and what they can to do it. To show how street drugs can damage a body and why these drugs need to be off the street, children at young ages need to be taught what these different types of drugs are and the meanings of them. This should be taught throughout all schools including colleges...

This is not my original work but an essay I thought might be helpful. Ecstasy (MDMA) is a semisynthetic psychedelic entactogen of the phenethylamine family that is much less visual with more stimulant like effects than most all other common “trip” producing psychedelics. It is considered mainly a recreational drug that’s often used with sex and associated with club drugs, as an entheogen, and a tool in use to supplement various types of practices for transcendence including in meditation,...

Methadone Maintenance Treatment Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) programs were originally designed to reduce use of heroin and opiates among people addicted to these drugs. Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program has a long history of effiency as a therapy and is a procedure for the addict to become stabilized in their life term. Treatment for drug addiction is an essential method for breaking one's dependence with drugs, while providing the foundation needed to restore normality...

Index: -Introduction page 1 -Difference between legal and illegal drugs page 2 -Century’s most popular drugs used by teenagers page2 -Level and age of people use such drugs relative to their gender page 3 -The countries that supply such drugs page 3 -Effects of drugs on the health of users and society page4 -Solutions...

 Submitted by: Submitted to: Angelo D. Alfaro Mrs. Salome D. Uy Drug A drug is a substance which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other effects when taken or put into a human body or the body of another animal and is not considered a food or exclusively a food. What is considered a drug rather than a food varies between cultures, and distinctions between drugs and foods and between kinds of drug are enshrined...

1 / 54 Drug seizures Report Region: Asia Until Year: 2011 Asia Central Asia and Transcaucasian countries Armenia 2011 Drug Group ATS ATS Cannabis-type Cannabis-type Cannabis-type Cocaine-type Hallucinogens Non-specified Opioids Opioids Opioids Opioids Opioids Opioids Opioids Opioids Prescursors Prescursors Sedatives and Tranquillizers Substances not under international control Drug Methamphetamine Amphetamine Cannabis oil Marijuana (herb) Hashish (resin) Cocaine salts Non-specified...

Drugs and there effects on Society Drugs have been probably the biggest contributor to the downfall of the world in the last 50 years. There are many drugs with many different side effects. The most common of drugs are Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, LSD, Angel Dust, and Mushrooms. All of these drugs are put into a class with other recreational and elicit drugs that have similar effects. Marijuana is in a class of its own. Cocaine and Crack Cocaine are Stimulants....

Oxycontin-A Wonder Drug? In 1995, the FDA approved a miracle drug, which would aid in a person's ability to cope with the severe pain associated with cancer. Purdue Pharma L.P. of Stamford, Connecticut, introduced the wonder drug that would eventually be the demise of many. Oxycotin would, for several, lead to addiction, criminal behaviors, and, for some, their lives. The intent of releasing the drug was solely to treat patients suffering from chronic pain. Since the release of the drug,...

Is there someone who may be distant, always itching, not being completely honest, or do they have a difference in attitude or are they falling asleep off and of at different times during the day? These are all common signs that a loved one may be addicted to pain pills. A person can take pain medications without abusing them but oftentimes a person falls into the trap and eventually does start to abuse them. Although the pills are needed for pain, there is a very strong abuse rate for two main...

Why are so many young people turning to prescription drugs to get high? By survey, almost 50% of teens believe that taking prescription drugs is much safer than using illegal street drugs. Prescription drug abuse is a major issue that does not seem to be moving towards a solution. There's a reason why prescription drugs are intended to be taken under a doctor's direction if people don’t use them as they are to be taken, they can be extremely dangerous. Despite what many people think,...

PSY F370 Drugs and Behavior Fall 2013 November 9, 2013 Opioid Replacement Therapy Medications used for opiate addiction work as agonists, antagonists or utilize a combination of both actions. By definition, agonists cause a chemical action by binding to cell receptors and mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances such as neurochemicals. Antagonists also attach to cell receptor sites but instead of causing an action, they block the receptor from being stimulated by a target...

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Chanel Smith Axia College of University of Phoenix According to USATODAY.com, in a 2005 survey by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, “19% of U.S. teenagers – roughly 4.5 million youths – reported having taken prescription painkillers to get high. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, the reason for this is because it is so accessible.” Because today’s teenagers can obtain prescription drugs easier than they can illicit drugs, more teenagers are...

Sarah Westerhaus Westerhaus 1 May 7, 2013 Advantages and Disadvantages of Drugs At this exact moment, a seventy-four year old United States veteran is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by his fight for survival in the Vietnam War. Because of his condition, he goes through daily paranoia, depressing memories, and stress related pain that never seems to dissipate. Even worse, there is a distance between him and his family that grows further and further each...

The Pros of Illegal Drugs Many countries along with the United States have laws forbidding the possession, sale, and use of certain drugs ranging everywhere from marijuana to heroin. Though many countries classify these drugs as illegal, I believe certain ones are not as bad as people portray them as. In my mind, the illegal drug cannabis, also known as marijuana should be legalized since it can not only improve the economy but its side effects are not that foreign to other legal drugs.I...

 Spinal Cord Injury and the effect of Morphine Marisa Mucka May 5, 2014 Intrathecal Morphine Attenuates Recovery of Function after a Spinal Cord Injury A human body endures a lot of injuries such as broken bones, cuts, heart attacks but one serious injury is “spinal cord injury” which can be a obstacle to medicine. With such injury, as a spinal cord, the recovery itself can be very painful to handle so most patients are administered pain...

Nursing Liability The American Nurse Association provides guidelines and policies for standards of care and scope of practice; they are listed in the Nurse Practice act. While hospital policies may vary from facility to facility it is the Nurse Practice Act that guides and dictates the standards by which nurse perform their duties and are held liable. Nurse have the legal duty of adhering to the standards of care whenever they are taking care of patients, when they fail to perform to these...

The Opium Poppy control act of 1942 Tony Curtis Opium is an addictive drug made from poppy plants. It is used both for a narcotic and medicinal uses as an analgesic to reduce pain without loss of consciousness. Opium contains morphine, codeine, noscapine, papaverine and thebaine. The psychological effects of opium have been known since circa 4,000 B.C. by the ancient Sumerians who used symbols such as ‘joy’ for poppy. In the 17th century opium use in China grew based on the introduction of...

Top 10 Drugs and Their Effects Drug abuse is a very common problem in most countries so it seemed like a good topic for a list. This is a list of ten of the most abused drugs and the effects they have on people. 1. Heroin Heroin is an opiate processed directly from the extracts of the opium poppy. It was originally created to help cure people of addiction to morphine. Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin is...

Drug use in the U.S has taken a turn for the worse and has become more common, especially in young adults. Not only is illegal drugs but prescribed drugs are also being abused as well. There are many drugs I can name that are being abused from what I know myself, but there are several others that I myself have never heard of. No matter what it may be, and how it may be used, no drugs are meant to be abused and used for the wrong intentions. For every action, there is a consequence and the...

2013年12月9日 Drug Abuse - Overview - NY Times Health Drug Abuse Overview Drug abuse is the use of illicit drugs, or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The abuse of legitimate drugs (prescription or over-the-counter) can happen when people use the drugs in a manner or in quantities other than directed, or for purposes that are not legitimate. See also drug abuse first aid and drug abuse and dependence. Reference from A.D.A.M. ALTERNATIVE NAMES Heroin abuse; Substance...

Drug Profile Katie VanEsch PSY425 October 25, 2010 BARBARA NOSAL Drug Profile There are many different types of addictions that fall into the categories of chemical dependency or physiological and psychological dependence. Dependencies such as physiological and psychological consequences most typically accompany substance abuse. Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in America today and is perhaps the most popular widespread form of substance abuse. However, there are...

HISTORY The first part of this chapter provides a historical survey of the pharmacologic and political influences on the use of psychoactive substances and compulsive behaviors in all civilizations. The second part presents a system for classifying these psychoactive substances along with major legislation impacting use of drugs and treatment of addictions. Throughout the last 10,000 years, humans have used psychoactive drugs to alter their perception of reality for a variety of reasons....

Drug addiction is a pathological or abnormal condition which arises due to frequent drug use. The disorder of addiction involves the progression of acute drug use to the development of drug-seeking behavior, the vulnerability to relapse, and the decreased, slowed ability to respond to naturally rewarding stimuli. Causes Drugs known to cause addiction include illegal drugs as well as prescription or over-the-counter drugs, according to the definition of the American Society of Addiction...

DRUG ADDICTION AND DRUG ABUSE A Research Paper presented to the faculty of Cabalum Western College Iloilo City In partial fulfillment In English II by: What is drug addiction? Drug addiction is a complex brain disease. It is characterized by compulsive, at times uncontrollable, drug craving, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of extremely negative consequences. What Is Drug Abuse? Dennie Ho I am an independent freelance writer and editor with both a Bachelor’s...

 MKTG309: Social Marketing and Sustainability Case Study 2: Prescription Drug Abuse Name of Student: Shmaya Krinsky Student Number: 43304117 Time of Tutorial: Tuesday 3pm Due Date: 2nd May 2014 MKTG309: Case Study 2: Prescription Drug Abuse digital content : http://www.drugfreeworld.org/real-life-stories/prescription-drug-use.html Prescription drugs, the drug under the rug. There has become an...

How My Life is Unmanageable With time, my life became unmanageable and chaotic. I tried so hard to pretend I had it under control. It begun about 4 years ago I was in a pretty bad car accident, and was hit on my side I was the passenger. I went to see one of the Doctors I worked with, to get my back checked out. That was probably one of the biggest mistakes of my life. He first started prescribing me Vicodin I think I used it for about a month but it wasn’t taking care of the pain and I wasn’t...

Drug abuse: refers to self-administration of a drug without medical supervision and particularly in large doses that may lead to psychological dependency, tolerance and abnormal behavior. (American Medical Association) Chemical substance abuse: the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others. (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary. Edition 5, 1998)...

Marijuana is Bad Legalizing drugs in America is one of the most talked about topics in today's day and age (hook). With the increase in drug addiction in the United States some say it would be better to just legalize the majority of drugs and tell people of the good and bad side effects so that it will be the constumer's fault for taking the drug, not the producer who is the one to blame. Others believe that it shouldn’t be legalized because marijuana is a treacherous drug that has...

German scientists Max Bockmühl and Gustav Ehrhart first synthesized methadone in 1937. The synthetic opioid analgesic was created while they were searching for a pain reliever that would be safe to use during surgeries and had a low potential for addiction. On September 11, 1941, they filed for a patent for what they called Hoechst 10820 or Polamidon. Eli Lilly and Company brought methadone to the United Stated in 1947. They gave it the trade name Dolophine, which came from the German...

THE PREVENTION OF MONEY-LAUNDERING (AMENDMENT)ACT, 2009 NO. 21 OF 2009 [6th March, 2009.] An Act further to amend the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixtieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:@ 1. ! Short title and commencement. ! 1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Money-laundering (Amendment) Act, 2009. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the...

The term drug abuse most often refers to the use of a drug with such frequency that it causes physical or mental harm to the user or impairs social functioning. Although the term seems to imply that users abuse the drugs they take, in fact, it is themselves or others they abuse by using drugs. Traditionally, the term drug abuse referred to the use of any drug prohibited by law, regardless of whether it was actually harmful or not. This meant that any use of marijuana, for example, even if it...

The Danger of Prescription Narcotics It is in our nature as humans to trust a doctor with a degree in medicine. A visit to the doctor is what most people do when something is felt wrong with their bodies. Upon a visit, a doctor will evaluate his or her patient's problem, write a prescription, then bill the insurance company. In this case, an antibiotic will usually be prescribed. When a patient has a serious illness, something which causes unbearable pain, a doctor will prescribe a stronger...

Psychoactive Drug Psychoactive drugs are everywhere in society today. Not all of these drugs are illegal but they do affect you mentally and physically. For example, some of these drugs are used every day by a vast amount of people. The most well-known psychoactive drugs are “tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine”; some of the drugs that are not as widely used are “marijuana, mescaline, opium, and cocaine.” (168). Psychoactive drugs are, ‘”drugs capable of influencing perception, mood,...

Drug addiction is not a recent problem in Bangladesh. But it has been rising. In recent years Drug Addiction has significantly increased in Bangladesh. This agent of human devastation has spread its tentacles worldwide and also in our country. Every intelligent and humane person in the world society and international organizations such as the UN and WHO are alarmed by the present rate of addiction. Nowadays nearly ten per cent of outpatients in our hospitals are cases of drug addiction...

1. Which of the following statements most accurately represents the use of plant-based psychoactive substances? A. Plant-based psychoactive drugs are uncommon today and rarely used. B. Today marijuana is the only plant-based psychoactive substance that is still used. C. All plants that yield psychoactive substances are illegal today. D. About 4,000 plants yield psychoactive substances, and the vast majority are not illegal. 2. The Gin Epidemic… E. is a...

As a father Atticus is affectionate with his children, Jem and Scout, ready with a hug whenever he can and is available to spend time reading to them during the night. Although he allows his children the freedom to perform many risky tasks and get into dangerous situations, he is also a firm disciplinarian, always teaching his children to think of how their actions affect others and devising punishments to teach his children valuable lessons. He makes sure that they get a proper punishment for...

Lindsey Thiel Nanette Kuhlman Eng Comp 111 April 26, 2013 Needless Suffering A recent trend in drug seeking behavior has led many physicians to stop the practice of prescribing painkillers, stirring a debate on whether physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat pain even though some patients are abusing the drugs prescribed. Some argue that not prescribing painkillers is up to the physicians because it is their practice at stake. The problem with this line of thinking is that...

Abstract This research study focuses on the history of the drug OxyContin and how it is a part of today’s society. Throughout this paper I will discuss the origin of the drug OxyContin and where it is being used throughout the world. Also I will be covering how this drug is being used and what is being used for. As I discuss what this drug is used for, and why, I also will be illustrating how this drug affects the human body. This drug of choice can be extremely damaging to one’s health if...

A pain clinic is a disciplinary association of health care specialists and professionals, which are dedicated to diagnose and treat patients with severe and constant pain. They are also referred to as pain centers or pain management clinics. A pain center provides different services and treatments for the patients who walk-in for help. Pain centers are usually recurred by patients with a chemical dependency, who have developed an addiction to the drugs given in these centers. This dependency for...

NURSING PROBLEM | GOAL AND OBJECTIVES | NURSING INTERVENTIONS | RATIONALE | EVALUATION | Pain related to scoliosis as evidenced by a pain scale of 8/10.CUESSubjective: * “ masakit yung likod ko, iba sya sa pangangalay, basta sobrang masakit lalo na nung before ako iadmit dito sa hospital.” * “madalas kase sumasakit ang likod ko”.• patient was taking a bath when she noted a “pressure” pain at the lumbar area.Objective: * Client rates her health as 6 out of 10 because she feels weak...

A. Identify a Social Problem The social effects of opiate addiction are felt by those who may have never even seen more than an image of heroin. For example; “In an early study, for example, Inciardi reported that a cohort of 239 male heroin addicts from Miami committed 80,644 criminal acts during the 12 months before being interviewed (Inciardi, 1979).”. (Strain and Stitzer, 2006) In part, this is due to the problems associated with the severe withdrawal symptoms that begin...

DEMEROL (MEPEDRINE) Meperidine (Demerol): Is a narcotic pain reliever with a similarity to Morphine. It is most commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain relief prior to and during surgical procedures in combination with other medications. Meperidine acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Meperidine is given by injection into the vein, a muscle, or subcutaneously (underneath the skin). When its injected into a vein, it is given very slowly to prevent serious side...

The first international initiative to control drugs was the 1909 Shanghai Opium Commission which brought the community together in order to deter the illicit drug trafficking of opium. The Commission later met at conferences in the Netherlands in 1911 and 1913, promoting legislation that would aid them in handling the narcotics problem in their own country. During this same time period, the United States started to take notice in the favor of prohibition of all “moral evils,” particularly...

Amber Newton Narcotic Drugs CRJ 311 Forensics Seitu Stephens February 27, 2013 Narcotics are classified as drugs that bring relief from pain or sluggishness. Unfortunately, the line between narcotics and illegal drugs has blurred and many illegal drugs are known as narcotics instead of what they truly are. One example used in our studies was cocaine. Cocaine is viewed as a narcotic, but is actually a stimulant that inhibits the central nervous system. Opiates are analgesic narcotics...

3 types of drugs that are made from nature Opium poppy Poppy is one of the most important medicinal plants. Traditionally, the dry opium was considered an astringent, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, expectorant, hypnotic, narcotic, and sedative. Poppy has been used against toothaches and coughs. The ability of opium from poppy to serve, as an analgesic is well known. Opium and derivatives of opium are used in the pharmaceutical industry as narcotic analgesics, hypnotics, and...

CM8002 Drugs Saferstein Chapter 8 Drugs Natural Used since ancient times, mostly by “medicine men” Semi-synthetic Modified natural compounds Synthetic Misuse of pharmaceutical results Abuse of solvents Physical and Psychological addiction www.cnb.gov.sg www.dea.gov Drugs “The fly agarics are dried and eaten in large pieces. After about half an hour, the person becomes completely intoxicated and experiences extraordinary visions. CO2H O Those who cannot afford the...

Adrenergic Agonists (a.k.a. Sympathomimetic Drugs) I. Direct stimulants of α and β receptors 1. Epinephrine (Adrenaline) 2. Norepinephrine (Levophed) 3. Levonordefrin (Neo-Cobefrin) 4. Dopamine (Intropin) 5. Ephedrine II. Direct stimulants of α receptors (α agonists) 1. Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine) III. Direct stimulants of β receptors (β agonists) 1. Isoproterenol (Isuprel) 2. Selective stimulants of β2 receptors in the bronchi (for asthma) 2.a. Salbutanol (Ventolin) 2.b....

Definition:Compulsive, excessive, and self-damaging use of habit forming drugs or substances, leading to addiction or dependence, serious physiological injury (such as damage to kidneys, liver, heart) and/or psychological harm (such as dysfunctional behavior patterns, hallucinations, memory loss), or death. Introduction Due to the change in world's social and economic pattern with so much of stressors and so less time for each other and even for oneself to get relaxed, there is a hug scope for...

Narcotic drugs CRJ 311 December 13, 2010 Introduction: In this paper I will discuss the details the classification of narcotic drugs in criminal law, forensic evidence needed to obtain a conviction in a drug case. The term narcotic implies a state of lethargy or...

LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT BY EUGENE ONEILL Act I, S 1 Summary: 8:30 AM in the living room of the Tyrone family's summer home, August, 1912. The room is adjacent to the kitchen and dining room, and there are stairs leading up to the upstairs bedrooms. The living room is handsome and full of books; the collection is impressive, and all the more so because the books have the look of having been read. The Tyrone family has just finished having breakfast, and Mary and James Tyrone Tyrone...

The topic i have chose is the risks of epidurals. This topic will be very interesting and fun to lean about. The reason why i have chosen this topic is because I find it intresting for many reasons. A few are, first, that it was started with an injection of cocaine. Also, I have heard a lot about girls getting back pain, and many other complicatons from the epidural. The main reason I chose this topic was because I have not yet had a child myself, and still have not decided in which road I...

PIAPI HIGH SCHOOL Dumaguete City In Partial Fulfillment To The Subject ENGLISH FOURTH YEAR S.Y 2012-2013 Submitted to: MR. Claudio Albina Sun J.R English Teacher Submitted by: Janicarl rubin Researcher, IV Sun February 22, 2013 Title: the dangerous effects towards health of taking drugs Thesis Statement: the dangerous effects of drugs into the body of a person Introduction: II. History of Drugs: III. Types of drugs: 3.1Narcotics 3.4...

In all societies, there are substances that are deemed as both not acceptable and acceptable for consumption. The laws today are a result of ever changing societal norms. Before a particular drug is discovered, it is not illegal; it simply exists in nature. When that substance is introduced into a society, it must be determined if its effects are in line with the societies morals which may be in large part regulated by the dominate religion. If it is proven to be beneficial to the society and...

Drug addiction is drug addiction, no matter what route is taken, whether it be from opioid analgesics, marijuana or other drugs. Drug addiction is something that this world will never be without. What most people fail to see is that drugs of high addiction rates should and can be monitored. When it comes to opioid analgesics versus medical marijuana, the debate is high and strong. Most people, which include medical professionals and actual drug addicts, believe that opioid analgesics are the...

English 151-15 29 September 2013 Heroin Rising If one traveled through the small quiet community of Monroe, MI you would probably never think that this town has a drug problem. From the outside it seems like a nice middle class suburb that might be ideal to raise a family. For those that reside here however, they know that there is a growing problem. There aren’t many families that haven’t been affected by heroin addiction in this small town. The drug has literally swept through this...

COFFEE Every day starts pretty much the same. Thousands upon thousands of Americans start the morning with a cup of Joe, java, coffee, a latte, a goddamn cappuccino. We are a nation of socially acceptable addicts. We are the begging birds and our mother is the international chain of caffeine drinks known as Starbucks. We get our tall, grande, and venti. What I’d really like to know is what happened to good ol’ fashioned small, medium, and large. My coffee isn’t pure Columbian; it’s some...

Emma Thomson Mr. Young ENG 4U1-04 Wednesday May 6, 2013 Patriotism vs. Terrorism To take the life of another man is considered to be a great sin, however when placed in a war setting, the inverse is true. When one thinks of a hero, they imagine a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. In the eyes of a country during war, these deeds and noble qualities relate directly to the amount of enemy kills a man acquires. War evokes the cruelty and...

Jennifer Humphrey Criminalistics Individual Work Week 3 1. Name two synthetic opiates and describe the purpose for which each is typically used. * Methadone is perhaps the best known synthesized opiate. A person that receives periodic doses of methadone would not get high if he/she then took heroin or morphine. It’s purpose is to eliminate an addicts desire for heroin, with minimal side effects. Mainly, heroin addicts receive methadone to reduce or prevent future heroin use. Some...

Be Healthy and Drug Free To be healthy and drug free means much more than it sounds. It means turning down peer pressure, not using drugs, and not feeling the need to use drugs. Many people have died from drug overdose; including Roger Clinton, Bill Clinton's brother. There are many different types of drugs. Some drugs are good for you and some could kill people. Some good drugs are anesthetics, hormones, vaccines, and antibiotics. Some bad drugs are narcotics. These are sleep...

Methadone Maintenance: A safe and effective alternative to opiate dependency Opiate addiction is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in the Unites States. This deadly epidemic is one that in most cases requires some form of medical treatment. There are many treatment options available to those struggling with addiction. The three most well-known options are rapid detox, suboxone, and methadone maintenance (Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction Facts for...

Drug and Alcohol Awareness After conducting our research we have discovered that drug and alcohol awareness is a major factor in preventing the abuse by employees. Drug and alcohol awareness is the first step in recognizing that there may be a problem with how people are handling their stress on a daily basis. Rather than dealing with drug and alcohol abuse when it’s too late, our team believes that addressing the causes of abuse before they start would benefit both the company as well...

Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects What are the main ideas of this theory? * Patient Participation - The proposal that patient teaching and goal setting contribute to a balance between analgesia and side effects. * Multimodal Intervention - The proposal that nursing use of potent pain medication, plus pharmacological and non-pharmacological means will achieve a balance between analgesia and side effects. * Attentive Care – The proposal nursing assessment,...

Table of Contents Title Page i Approval Sheet ii Table of Contents iii Acknowledgement iv Dedication v Part I Introduction 1 A. Statements of the Study 3 B. Scope of the study 4 C. Significance of the study 5 D. Definition of terms 6 Part III Main Discussion Drug Addiction 45 Drug Problems in the Philippines 46 Drug Withdrawal 52 Drug Rehabilitation 53 Role of affect dysregulation in...

Heroin and its effects Heroin first was synthesized in 1874 and is a derivative of morphine, which is a natural substance extracted from certain poppy plants. In 1898 it was distributed as a medical pain killer it was used a lot in the 1900s until it became a controlled substance in 1914 under the Harrison Narcotic Act. Heroin is considered highly addictive and is the most abused opiate. Heroin can come in various forms, pure heroin is white with a bad taste. Heroin can come in colors...

Ben Vu The effects of THC, Spice, and Opiates on the human body In the modern generation, many kids have experimented with all sorts of drugs. They are looking for a euphoric feeling that nothing else gives them. Some of these drugs have been used for medical reasons and recreational use since the beginning of man. Humans naturally are curious and try many different things to give them the high they are looking for. The most common of these drugs are marijuana, spice, and opiates....

Outline: Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover I. Welcome to Monroeville, Alabama and also the 50th annual "Mockingbird Conference" for the book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. a. Now imagine, during the 1930's, that you were part of the trial of Tom Robinson vs. the Ewells. b. At that time, which side would you have believed? The side of the Ewells (because they were white people, or out of fear) or would you side with Tom Robinson (because you knew that he was innocent and ignored...

Why Marijuana should not be Criminalized The decriminalization of marijuana is constantly debated by the Canadian government. As a society, it is necessary that we properly conduct measures to ensure that the users of this dangerous drug are penalized with more than just a fine. The only way to emphasize the seriousness of this drug is severe jail time. Marijuana has been classified under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 as a schedule 1 drug due to its addictive nature....

How Do Psychoactive Drugs Work? • What are the main ways drugs get into our bloodstream? What are the three phases of drug effects? Ingestion, inhalation, absorption and injection Administration, active and metabolism phase. Drugs and Neurotransmitters • How are psychoactive drugs categorized? Name one example of a drug in each of the three main categories. Stimulants- Caffeine Depressants- Alcohol Hallucinogens- LSD • Explain the difference between drug agonists and drug antagonists...

Introduction: Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, PCP, speed, shrooms, crystal meth, and angel dust are all types of illegal drugs. What is an illegal drug? An illegal drug is something and often a substance that causes addiction, habituation, or a marked change in consciousness. Body: I. Illegal Drugs The use of illegal drugs in the United States is considered by some to be the biggest problem in our society. Over 40% of high school seniors use some kind of illegal drug, and in a recent 1999...

Synthetic Drugs of Abuse It seems that primitive man at times wished to escape his reality. He or she probably found some natural herbal drugs to facilitate this desire. In fact abuse of the coca leaf and the opium poppy has been occurring the last 3000 years, and probably longer. The mescaline containing peyote cactus has been abused by the indians for even longer. They thought it was a gift from god because they often realised profound truths when they where inebriate(at least, thats what...

Critical Issue Analysis: Narcotics Control The use, production, distribution and control of narcotics, both legal and illegal, have been controversial discussion pieces for many years. It is a sensitive subject that has fueled efforts by both pro and con entities to change or rectify the issues for both sides. I have selected two documents that support either side of the argument, and I will then attempt to analysis them using critical thinking methods. The first document concentrates on...

Retana 1 Adrian Retana Professor Patricia Patterson English 1301 8 October 2013 Prescription Drugs: America’s Addiction Outline: I. Introduction Thesis Statement: Many Americans are prescribed pharmaceuticals without knowing the harmful and detrimental effects they cause. The truth behind it is they are being abused, lead to addiction, and kill more people than illegal drugs. America needs to wake up before being prescribed death. II. Top 2 Abused Prescription Drugs in The...