Posted by admin | Posted in aids | Posted on 27-10-2009
Drug addiction and drug abuse habitual use of any chemical substance to change states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Psychological reliance is the subjective feeling that the user needs the drug to uphold a feeling of well-being; physical dependence is characterized by tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when the user is sober.
Definitions of addiction are subjective and infused with the moral principles of the society or culture, the stimulant caffeine in coffee and tea is a drug used world wide by millions of people, but because of its relatively soft stimulatory effects and because caffeine does not generally activate antisocial behavior in person who is using these, the drinking of tea and coffee, despite the fact that caffeine is physically addictive, is not generally considered drug abuse. In Indian sub-continent Opium has been used for centuries without fetching unduly corrosive to the social fabric.
By comparison, 72% of the population America has smoked cigarettes and 82% has tried alcoholic beverages. As well, Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
Users of drugs, experience a wide array of physical effects other than those expected. Some drugs like, Marijuana and alcohol interfere with motor control and are factors in many automobile accidents. Users of drugs, like marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs may experience flashbacks, unwanted recurrences of the drug’s effects weeks or months after use.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Public health | Posted on 19-09-2009
Capella University is well known for providing quality higher education to adults and is launching two new online degree programs and three new specializations. Capella University announced that it is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Public Health (MPH) degree which replaces its Master of Science in Public Health program, and three concentrations that can be completed as part of selected public service degree programs: Security Management at the Bachelor level and Homeland Security and Public Health at the graduate level.
Growing Demand for Bachelor-prepared Nurses
The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice requires that a minimum of two-thirds of the nurses hold baccalaureate of higher degrees. Capella University new online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Degree Completion specialization offers RNs the flexibility to complete their BSN degree online with ease. Online degree program at Capella University incorporates the essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
BS/MS in Psychology Option Saves Time and Money
Capella University is now offering a combined BS/MS in Psychology option. After completing at least 100 undergraduate credits, eligible BS in Psychology students can begin to earn their master level credits which can be used toward completing the BS in Psychology. These master level credits may also be applied towards a MS in Psychology degree. Over $4,500 can be saved if each degree is purchased separately and the time required to complete the MS is shorter. Read more...
