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Are us humans really able to sit in a classroom all day, reading and writing? Some experts suggest that not everyone can sit studiously and concentrate all day. Others see the modern-day classroom as an extension of what humans developed abilities for millions of years ago...
Before prescribing drugs most doctors consider the risks as well as the benefits of prescribing that drug to a patient. When prescribing medication, it is the responsibility of the prescribing doctor to factor in several different aspects including medical issues, history of prescriptions, a person's weight, and any other drugs the patient...
Paul was born into a family with a loving mother and father, but that didn't stop him from painkiller addiction. Although family life was ideal, he still felt like he wanted something else. Not feeling secure in his own skin, he battled suicidal ideations which almost...
The late rapper and producer was a remarkable artist with an un-dimming passion for making music. Unfortunately, for Mac Miller overdose was what took him from the world and from the people who love him. "Overdosing is just not cool. There's no legendary romance. You don't...
Like many with addiction, Lindsey started escaping reality through substance abuse. As a result, she developed drug addiction in youth. Her belief is that unless you’ve been through addiction yourself, you’ll never be able to understand what a someone with an addiction is going through and...
Developing Pain Pill Addiction As a National Honor Society student, Lauren never suspected that she would end up with an Opioid pain pill addiction. However, a diagnosis of endometriosis resulted in her doctor prescribing her medications to help deal with the pain. Endometriosis is a condition where painful...
Drug Addiction Disease Andrew was raised in a stable home; his external circumstances weren’t the cause of his drug addiction disease. His parents had a healthy relationship, he was loved and well cared for. Moreover, his home was free from any childhood trauma or neglect. As a...
Identity Struggle Starts a Downhill Spiral Ronny always felt different from the other kids. When he got older, he realized that he had sexual feelings for boys instead of girls. His family is Mexican and Catholic, it was hard to accept homosexuality in their culture. His...
True Stories of Addiction: Tony From childhood, Tony’s odds of growing up and avoiding substance abuse were low. There are certain variables that make a person more susceptible to addiction, and most of them were present in his life. Tony didn’t grow up in a typical...
Naloxone Unjustifiable Price The United States is currently in a crisis with the Opioid Epidemic reaching the detrimental point that it has. According to the Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System many of these deaths are preventable through the Administration of a “relatively cheap, safe and effective drug,...