Category: Addiction

Chemical dependency, also known as substance abuse, is one of the worlds leading death causes. Addiction to substances does not only pose a threat to the individuals physical and mental well-being but also deteriorates ones social connections. A brief overview of the essence of chemical dependency and current statistics rates provides a sustainable basis to…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The concept of addiction has disturbed me for a long time since I know how people struggle with breaking their harmful habits and stopping drinking, smoking, or doing drugs. I believe it is of utmost importance to understand how to help individuals who struggle with staying sober…

Table of Contents Introduction Adverse Health Effects Combating Methamphetamine and Addiction Treatment Recommendations and Conclusion References Introduction Methamphetamine was synthesized in 1919 by Ogata, a Japanese scientist. In the 1930s, Temmler Werkes pharmacists in Berlin developed the stimulant called Pervitin. Since 1938, the substance has been used systematically and in large doses, both in the…

Chronic pain presents a great issue in public healthcare. Doctors typically use opioids in pain treatment; however, the extended use of opioids causes addiction in most cases. Fortunately, to avoid it, there are substitutes for traditional drug treatment, which can be implemented by doctors and patients themselves. Such methods are called complementary alternative medicine (CAM),…

Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Recent developments in the social sciences of the 20th and 21st centuries started attracting public attention to a variety of issues that used to be ignored. One of such problems is ageism or the discrimination of people based on their age. This essay will address…

Drug addiction Drug addiction becomes a serious obstacle to leading a healthy and happy lifestyle. It is characterized by an irresistible and uncontrollable craving for drug use, which subsequently affects the brains functioning and impairs memory, motivation, and control over behavior (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2018). Patients need long and repetitive stages of rehabilitation…

Table of Contents Introduction Identification of the Bill and its Summary Stakeholders Personal Opinion and the Possible Effectiveness of the Bill The Bills Impact Conclusion References Introduction The current U. S. health policy is undergoing some changes. There is a great number of controversies around The Patience Protection and Affordable Care Act, which underlies the…

At the beginning of his career, Brad Pitt worked for El Pollo Loco to pay the bills for his acting classes. The fast-food industry may have given the world one of the most talented actors, but is it enough to turn a blind eye to all the adverse effects it exerts on our health? According…