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Attention Deficit Disorder
1415 Words - 6 Pages.... symptoms, which are impulsivity,
distractibility, and hyperactivity (Hallowell 6). There are two general types
of A. D. D., the stereotypical, high-energy, hyperactive group, and the less
known underactive ones that often daydream and are never mentally present
anywhere. Typically, people with A. D. D. are very likable and are usually very
emphatic, intuitive, and compassionate, however they have very unstable moods
that can range from an extreme high to an extreme low instantly, for no apparent
reason. Usually, they procrastinate often and have trouble finishing projects,
while conversely, they can hyperfocus at times and accomplish tasks more quickly
and efficiently th ....
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Knowledge Of Information
607 Words - 3 Pages.... The doctor ordered the nurse not to oppose him and
not to disclose any further infomation to Ralph.
THE PRINCIPLE: TRUTH-TELLING & DECEPTION (Should be "FIDELITY")
In most cases, a rational person has a right to truthful information and
avoidance of deception, which will allow him to decide which course of treatment
to follow. A patient's right to decide includes the right to know the truth, not
be brainwashed, and not be lied to or deceived by having information withheld
that is relevant to his own health. There is a moral standard that condemns lies,
deception and withholding of relevant information. To tell Ralph that
"everything was all right and he would be up and ar ....
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Alcoholism: Cunning, Baffling, Powerful, Patient And Deadly
1933 Words - 8 Pages.... and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and
fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control
over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite
adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial.
The rational for continued use of alcohol is centered on,
Common addiction distortions.
MENTAL FILTER:
Magnify the negative details and eliminate the positive. E.g. -
using alcohol is so incredible. It is the most pleasurable thing I know.
(filter out the negative effects)
POLARIZED THINKING:
Things are black and white, good or bad. You are perfect or a
complete failure. E.g. - My life ....
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Synthetic Drugs Of Abuse
758 Words - 3 Pages.... Many semi-synthetic drugs followed. After a longer
period fully synthetic drugs appeared. Among theese where : ephedrine,
amphetamine, methamphetamine, phenylpropanoleamine (appetite suppresant),
nitroglycerine and amylnitrite. Amphetamine, methamphetamine and amylnitrite
were abused for their pleasant pharmacological response. Amphetamine and
methamphetamine was used as a recreational drug, which made the user restless,
euphoric and alert. Amylnitrite produced strong rushes of euphoria. The average
man could not seem to control his/hers use of the drugs, and as a consequence,
all of theese products where put under federal control. They cannot be obtained
legally without a pr ....
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Reproductive Technologies: Does Choice Mean Freedom?
1715 Words - 7 Pages.... is free or not does not depend on the
range of choice." (Haylek 1960, p.12f). This subject is so socially charged
that a women could not possibly have true freedom of choice but a choice which
is basically decided for her, whether it be by the limited choices made
available to her by medical science or by the men which are directly involved
with them in the decision.
In order to truly understand this issue we must look at it's core,
reproductive technology. This is a vast area to discuss because it ranges from
artificial insemination to abortion to contraception to genetic engineering with
many area in between.
Artificial insemination is the introduction of sperm to an ....
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Tobacco In America
708 Words - 3 Pages.... has been
attacked by many Tobacco-Free Kids organizations as a major influence on the
children of America. Dr. Lonnie Bristow, AMA (American Medical Association)
spokesman, remarks that "to kids, cute cartoon characters mean that the product
is harmless, but cigarettes are not harmless. They have to know that their ads
are influencing the youth under 18 to begin smoking"(Breo). Researchers at the
Medical College of Georgia report that almost as many 6-year olds recognize Joe
Camel as know Mickey Mouse (Breo). That is very shocking information for any
parent to hear.
The industry denies that these symbols target people under 21 and claim that
their advertising goal is si ....
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Euthanasia: The Right To Die
922 Words - 4 Pages.... is a memory of a person lying there
helpless, not able to feed themselves, get out of bed, or talk to you.
One notable euthanasia case would be Sue Rodrigous. She had a disease known as
Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS, which is a rare incurable disease of the nervous
system. ALS gradually destroys the nerves that control the muscles. The results
of which are weakness, paralysis, and eventually death. That is what Sue
Rodrigous was suffering from for well over a year. Knowing that her condition
was only going to get worse, and eventually, after the pain and suffering, would
result in death, Sue wanted to die. She wanted people to remember her as a
lively healthy woman, not j ....
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Should Athletes Use Creatine?
639 Words - 3 Pages.... holds the more your muscle holds water. (Zeibak, 1) This process, called cell volumizing, it allows your muscles to swell and also provides a more favorable environment for protein synthesis and growth. (Zeibak, 1) When this happens, your muscles become larger and stronger, with, the ability to refuel faster. (Zeibak, 1) Creatine is normally obtained by the foods that we eat. The highest sources of naturally occurring Creatine are meat and fish. After a meal, Creatine is absorbed from the blood into skeletal muscle through the activity of muscle surface transporter molecules. (Dr. Omar, 3) Creatine Monohydrate involves a workout with. You can’t just take it and exp ....
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